People First

People First is an organization by and for people with developmental disabilities. People First gives people with developmental disabilities a chance to speak for themselves and to help their friends speak for themselves.

People First started in Oregon in 1974. The founding members named themselves People First because they wanted other people to know that they are “people first and their disabilities come second.”

There are People First chapters all over the world. In far Northern California, there are 11 chapters supported by the Regional Self-Advocacy Project. These chapters meet monthly in the community. Click here for chapter information.

All of the officers from these chapters form a group called Region 2 People First. Region 2 People First members meet quarterly to support one another, share ideas, and plan conferences.

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