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Use your voice to make a choice!
The Arc of Greater Cleveland believes self-advocacy is essential in improving the quality of life for all people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
What: People First of Cuyahoga County is a local chapter of the nationwide self-advocacy group that gives individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities training to build skills in decision-making so they can advocate for themselves.
Who: The group is open to all individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Cuyahoga County.
When: Meetings are held on the third Monday of the month (except January and February)
Click here for a meeting schedule and directions.
How: Registration required. Contact the People First helpline at 216.622.0755 extension 18 to register.
People First Regional Conference
The Arc of Greater Cleveland and the local chapter in Cuyahoga County of People First, presents a Northeast Ohio Regional Conference. The event will take place on Friday and Saturday June 12 & 13, 2009 Location to be determined. Seminars will feature speakers, question and answer sessions, as well as time to make and meet new friends! Presentations from self-advocates, politicians, and community leaders on topics of interest that effect adults with developmental disabilities.
Click here for 2009 Regional Conference Brochure
Click here for planning information
Click here for registration scholarship information
Click here for frequently asked questions
Goals of People First of Cuyahoga County:
- Community awareness
- Teaching our communities about people with disabilities
- Community support
- Advocating for the supports people need to live, work and be a part of the community
- Health insurance
- Promoting various ways for self-advocates to work and obtain health insurance
All meetings are held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
View the Bill of Rights for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
People First is supported in part by the Cuyahoga County
Board
of Developmental Disabilities
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