Is a true grass root, organization which
practices self reliance from the start.
People First groups come
in all shapes and sizes. There is no one size fits all for organizing
a local chapter. Every chapter is unique and how the group is organized
depends on its members.
In order to be approved as a People
First Chapter, you first must meet the following requirements:
• The title of People First must
be in the name of your chapter
• You must run your chapter
using the five guiding principles:
- Run BY and For people with
Developmental Disabilities
- Know you rights and responsibilities
- Speak up for yourself
- Solve problems
and make decisions for yourself
- Contribute to your community
• In order to start your People
First chapter you must elect 4 officers to run your meeting.
- President
- Vice President
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Sergeant-at-arms (optional)
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