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For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities |
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People First Aktion Club of Mower County |
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The purpose of People First is to assist members in building self-confidence by providing a safe place to say how they feel and what they think. It is believed that a person who is given opportunity, training and support with a peer group can learn to be a strong self-advocate for themselves and others. In People First meetings, members are given the opportunity to learn, practice and develop skills in public speaking, decision making and problem solving. People First educates people in the community to understand that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities have the same citizen rights and responsibilities as others. As well, we help show others that we are capable of learning, working, living independently, and contributing to the community in great ways. Disability awareness is used by People First to change negative attitudes and build confidence in the abilities of people with disabilities. Working together and building up People First around the world also gives people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a voice. A voice at the table gives us power to help change our lives and our world to be a better place for all people with disabilities to have life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. People First activities include:
For more information on this program please contact: Jamey Helgeson, Program Director 507-433-8994, Extension 102
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This website was last updated on: Thursday May 03, 2012
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