If you are a person with an intellectual disability; People First just might be the thing for you.
In order for you to become a member you need to:
- Be over the age of 18
- Be a person with an intellectual disability
At People First you will find:
- Acceptance
- Equality
- Strength
- Choices
- Connections
- Allies
- Confidence
- Friends
- FUN!
At People First you will learn:
- How to be a leader
- Public speaking
- To believe in yourself
- How to speak up for yourself and your peers
- Problem solving
- How to give back to your community
- How to organize a fundraiser
- How to plan and run a conference
- How to be an officer
A few of the things I like to do with People First are:
- Attend conferences
- Go to political rallies
- Find ways to give back to my community
- Watch new members become leaders
I’m Rosie. People First is a fun thing to go to and gives me time to spend with my friends and peers. I feel good when I go to People First. I belong to a group of people that is world wide.
If this sounds good to you find a meeting near you and come and find out what People First is all about. If you live in Region 2 in California you can check this web site to find a local meeting. If there isn”t a meeting in your area contact www.peoplefirstca.org about helping you start a chapter.