Self Advocacy is ….
Speaking for yourself, choosing for yourself and working with others to make the community better for everyone!
This self advocacy group is led by people with disabilities with assistance from advisors. People First is a self-advocacy group of mildly challenged individuals sponsored by Advocacy & Inclusion Matter of West Central Minnesota.
For most of their lives, these young people have been the recipients of services and gifts from others. Now as a means of integrating in the community, People First members are giving back in a unique way – volunteerism.
The volunteerism began 12 years ago. As a result of this participation, other projects followed. Initially, People First members relied on their advisors to arrange volunteer activities.
The Officers meet monthly with the People First Advisor and Executive Director. It is the duty of People First officers to plan activities and fundraisers for the group including developing the annual calendar of events.
Oak Knoll Cemetery
Willmar Noon Lions Dog Park
Kandiyohi County Fair Open Class Building
Celebrate the Lights Robbins Island
Karaoke Night, Bingo, Potluck
Movies, Guest Speakers, Tours
Pizza Ranch – Spring & Fall
Miracle Minute – Summer
Coffee Bag – June and July
Officers are elected by peers in December and each Officer serves a 2 year term.
Caleb Bedner
Jodi Lange
Jessica Castro
Riana Halvorson
Lindsey Harms
Paula Nelson
VaLoris Anderson
