Who We Are

People First is a self-advocacy organization of, for and by people with developmental and other disabilities.

Who are we?

STATE BOARD MEMBERS
President: William Fale (Everett)
Vice President: Susan Larson (Bellingham)
Secretary: Andrea Reise (Port Angeles)
Treasurer: Shannon Benjamin (Yakima)
Past President: Tom Gilbert (Seattle)

REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
Region 1: Michael Parker (Spokane)
Region 2: Chris Casciato (Clarkston)
Region 3: Corinna Fale (Everett)
Region 4: Sharon Allen (Shoreline)
Region 5: Archie Barrett(Tacoma)
Region 6: DeWayne Canfield (Montesano)

IDAHO
Region 1: Kristi Bowles (Kamiah)

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Self-Advocacy in Motion Youth Leadership Retreat!

When:  Friday, June 20  - Saturday June 21

Where:  Central Washington University

Who:  Youth, ages 16-21, in People First Clubs

We will share information on Independent Living, Housing, Voting and Positive Relationships. 

We will practice being leaders and having fun!

Each club will present.

There will be fun activities, good food, and new friends. Don’t miss it!

 

The conference will take place in Ellensburg, on the Central Washington University

Campus. Lodging will be in dorm rooms.

 

We are currently working on transportation and recruiting chaperones.

 

If interested in volunteering, or for more information, please contact

   1-800-758-1123