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Our
Guiding Principle: the Inclusion of Little People in Society
Any deviation from the standard of beauty
and the norm creates a variety of prejudices. As a result, the physical
appearance of little people confronts them every day with the issues of
being different. In addition, people with dwarfism do not correspond to
the image of disabled people in wheelchairs; a picture largely conveyed
by the symbol that everyone knows. In relation to the rights granted to
persons with disabilities and to the considerations from others, little
people are in between: neither perceived as disabled people nor
regarded as quite "normal".
Therefore, the AQPPT works to facilitate the
autonomy of little people and their full participation in society, both
at work and at school or in leisure activities. On the other hand, the
Association helps each of its members to stop believing they are the
only ones in the world to experience this condition. Consequently,
under the guidance of role models who have learned the benefits of
autonomy, children and adults benefit from the social gatherings
organized by the AQPPT.
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Inclusion
VS Integration
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Integration is the act of
incorporating people into an environment that is already structured; It
is essential when decision-making parties have neglected the different
needs of disabled people in the conception of their project. Inclusion,
on the other hand, aims to take into account every single group of
people from the very beginning, including those with functional
limitations.
Therefore, the AQPPT is in favor of
the integration of little people when necessary. Their efforts to
promote inclusion will mobilize by the means of heightened awareness,
changing mentalities, and forcing society to evolve so that people with
dwarfism may access the same services that are offered to the
community. This way, every little person should be able to take part in
activities that suit their needs, ambitions, and tastes.
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