Being in control of our lives
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It is good to be in control of your life and to choose what
you want. James Edge looked at how people with learning difficulties
can be in control of their lives. He worked with people who
need a lot of support.
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He found that:
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Some people need support to help them have a say and choose
things. Like where they live, their support workers, or what
they do during the day. But some people do not get the support
they need.
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Everyone should be able to have a say in things that matter
to them. If you need a lot of support, you should have the
same chances and choices as everyone else.
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With the right support everyone
can be in control of their lives. |