Who we are:

People First is a self-advocacy and self help organization formed by, run by and which exists for persons with developmental disabilities.

The members of People First are educating members in their schools, work places, homes and communities on how a person with a developmental disability has the right to live, work and play as every human being does.

Missouri People First are training other persons with disabilities about their rights and the responsibilites that will accompany those rights. Members are taught to speak up about their interests, talents, strengths and desires.

What we do:

• Plan and Present at state, national, and international conferences.
• Hold classes and give trainings to Self-advocates.
• Train Self-advocates to serve on boards and to represent other consumers.
• Work to develop training materials.
• Raise funds through sales and grants in order to become a self-sustaining organization.
• Learn about our "Rights" and responsibilities that come along with them.
• Learn more about becoming Self-determined.
• Teach others how to become Self-determined.
  
  
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