People First
People First Welcomes Adults with Disabilities!
What is People First?
People First is an international self-advocacy and self-help organization for adults with disabilities who want to make their own choices, speak up for themselves and be independent.
- Six metro chapters meet monthly.
- Membership is free!
What are People First meetings like?
Meetings usually feature a speaker and discussion. Members work on developing skills such as:
- Speaking for themselves
- Making decisions for themselves
- Supporting each other
- Finding answers to unmet needs
- Working for independence and self-sufficiency
- Helping people in the community understand and accept individuals with disabilities
Twin
Cities Chapter Meetings
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People First Anoka
Tuesday, July 15 - Bowling Party from 6:30 - 8 p.m. ! No meetings in June or August. Call Barb Lemke at 952-920-0855 to RSVP.People First Metro
- Wednesday, Aug. 6 - Arc Member Picnic, 6 p.m., Como Park Pavilion, Horton and Midway Parkway, St. Paul.
People First Suburban
No meetings in the summer. Join us again in the fall!
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People First Woodbury
Wednesday, Aug. 6 - Arc Member Picnic, 6 p.m., Como Park Pavilion, Horton and Midway Parkway, St. Paul. -
People First Scott/Carver
Wednesday, June 18 - picnic, 6-8 p.m. Call Arc at 952-920-0855 for more information. -
People's Rights of Hastings
Tuesda, June 17 - picnic, 6:30 - 8 p.m., Vermillion Falls Park, 215 21st St. E., Hastings.
For more information, e-mail People First!
