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LOCAL DISABILITY ADVOCATE ADDRESSES UN TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com People First of Canada president Kory Earle delivered a message about social inclusion and health to world leaders at the UN General Assembly in New York recently. The Carleton Place resident attended the intergovernmental organization in June, speaking on three occasions. He led a delegation from People First of Canada. People First of Canada is the national voice for people who have been labelled with an intellectual disability. "We see ourselves as self-advocates and full citizens of our country, living equally in the community," Earle said. "We see ourselves as people first." He added: "We have taken back control of our own lives from family, policy-makers and professionals such as support workers, doctors, social workers and others. For far too long they made decisions for us." Involved with People First at every level - locally, provincially
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and nationally - Earle's relationship with the organization began many years ago. "I have been a longtime advocate for people with disabilities, ensuring they get to live a life with dignity and respect." he stated. Speaking at the UN is a moment Earle will never forget, calling it a huge honour ... "the highlight of my career." He was first approached this spring about presenting.
CORRELATION In Earle's opinion, when it comes to persons with disabilities, social inclusion and health are very much related. "Without social inclusion, people are more likely to experience poor physical and mental health, low self-esteem and loneliness," he told the General Assembly. Moreover, for people with disabilities, their health and their disability are often mixed up. "Those outside of the world of disability often view it as an illSee EARLE, page 4
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Tara Gesner/Torstar Carleton Place is marking 200 years of settlement in 2019, with a variety of activities taking place. On Aug. 1, the CP 200 Celebration Parade showcased the town's history, culture, folklore and more. Town council fully committed to the occasion, dressed in period costume. Pictured, Mayor Doug Black.For more, see page 12 .
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