Who We Are...

People First (Scotland) started in 1989. It is the independent self-advocacy organisation in Scotland. We are run by and for people with learning difficulties. We have a board of directors and it is made up only of people with learning difficulties. We have over 90 local groups all over the country. People First is a worldwide movement. We have close links to many of the People First groups in England and Wales. We are also involved in People First Europe and keep in touch with groups in other countries.

What We Do...

Help local groups get off the ground
● Train professionals
● Talk to Government, Councils, Health Boards and services
● Run conferences and workshops
● Write booklets and make videos
● Produce a newsletter and other publicity
● Support each other to speak up
● Take part in the wider People First Movement

What We Want...

To choose where we live and who to live with
● To be respected as people with thoughts and feelings
● To live without fear of being punished or made fun of
● To be protected by law against discrimination and hate crime
● To have friends and relationships like other people
● To have enough money to live on
● Proper jobs with decent wages
● To be fully included in schools and all parts of community life