ARKANSAS PEOPLE FIRST

<br> <BGSOUND SRC="http://joetom.info/sounds/we_will_rock_you.mid" LOOP="10000"><br> What is People First? People First is a Self-Advocacy organization of people with developmental disabilities. Members share common problems and goals in order to become active members of the community. They work together as a group to develop self-advocacy skills, so each person can become a voice in the community. What is Self-Advocacy? Standing up for yourself Speaking up for yourself Making your own decisions Statement of Beliefs We believe people with disabilities... Should speak out for themselves. Have the right to develop their own personal relationships. Have the right to live in the community how they choose. Should be able to get real jobs for real pay. Have the right to choose their own support and services. Have the right to be educated about public and private transportation. Should educate the public about the capabilities of people with disabilities. What does People First do? Chapter members usually have a meeting once a month. The meetings are run by self-advocates. Each chapter has a project that everyone can work on together to develop self-advocacy skills. The State Conference is a chance for members from across the state to get together and share ideas. People First Board of Directors meets four times a year to set goals for the state. A representative from each chapter attends the board meeting. Our Mission Statement Working together for our rights as PEOPLE FIRST speaking for ourselves as members of the community. CHECK IT OUT!!! ARKANSAS PEOPLE FIRST ON THE WEB GO TO: ARKANSAS PEOPLE FIRST Also see the ArkansasPeopleFirst group on msn. I am the site/group manager there. ArkansasPeopleFirst Group on msn Arkansas People First 1918 Birch Fayetteville, AR 72703 Phone: 1-800-488-6040 or 1-501-521-0888 Fax: 1-501-442-5192 email: peoplefirstark@yahoo.com

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