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People First of West Virginia is part of a growing movement to
develop self advocacy groups throughout the United States and the world
for people with developmental disabilities.
Self-advocacy refers to an individual's ability to effectively
communicate, convey, negotiate or assert his or her own interests,
desires, needs, and rights. It involves making informed decisions and
taking responsibility for those decisions. Self-advocacy is
understanding your strengths and needs, identifying your personal
goals, knowing your legal rights and responsibilities, and
communicating these to others.
Being part of a People First group means being part of a grassroots
network that allows you to join with regional, state, and national
advocacy groups to speak up for yourself and have YOUR voice heard.
Mission
"To promote
self-advocacy by speaking and acting on behalf of the rights and
responsibilities of all people with developmental disabilities."
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People First Language |
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Like other minorities, the disability
community has developed preferred terminology -- People First
Language. More than a fad or political correctness, People First
Language is an objective way of acknowledging, communicating and
reporting on disabilities. It eliminates generalizations, assumptions
and stereotypes by focusing on the person rather than the disability.
Go to the People
First Language tab at the top of the page, to get more information! |
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Legislative Advocacy
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Click on this link to get
legislative alerts, tell your legislators how you feel about
issues that are important to people with disabilities, and speak out to the media
on issues that are important to you! |
Call and request
support for the federal law to remove the "MR" phrase and replace it with Intellectual
Disability!
Federal
Rosa's Law (SB 2781)
Thanks to everyone who made it a reality
in West Virginia by support our efforts for HB 4281!
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View the
WV Developmental
Disabilities Council's
Legislative Priorities
View
The Arc of the US'
Legislative Priorities
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Be sure to visit
the Calendar and News link at the top to see other
meetings and trainings that are scheduled! |
Important Dates |
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Devaluation and the Social
Worker's Role
September 7, 2010 - Morgantown, WV
September 8, 2010 - Charleston, WV
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17th Annual People First Conference
Conference Program
Registration Forms
September 8-10, 2010 - Jackson's
Mill, WV |
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Wills & Special Needs
Trust
September 14, 2010 - Logan, WV
West Virginia Disability Caucus
July 26-28, 2010 - Charleston Marriott,
Charleston, WV
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Contact Us - People First of WV
For information on the
programs and services provided, please contact us directly by:
Address and Contact Numbers:
People First
of West Virginia
912 Market
Street
Parkersburg,
WV 26101
Phone:
304-422-3151
Toll-Free:
1-877-334-6581
Fax:
304-865-2072
Key
Program Staff:
Christina Smith - Executive Director
phone
extension 106 or christina.smith@arcwd.org
Lorraine
Hamrick - Program Coordinator
phone
extension 104 or lorraine.hamrick@arcwd.org
Kevin
Smith - Self-Advocate Coordinator
phone
extension 102 or kevin.smith@peoplefirstwv.org
Other:
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Yahoo Message
Board - check back to get link!
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| People First of WV is a program of The Arc of West Virginia, implemented by The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley |
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