People First is a statewide organization with area chapters. It is the only non-profit organization for Alabamians with developmental disabilities led by persons who are differently abled.
President: Meredith Rucker
Vice President:
Secretary/Treasurer: Kyle McGee
Sargent at Arms: Erech Brown
Holly McDaniel
Acting Executive Director: David Rissling
Technology Coordinator: Robert Caldwell
We Support People To
Have choices and control over their lives
Achieve Maximum supported financial aid
Access full community involvement
Obtain competitive employment
Live in with dignity in safe affordable housing of their choice
Have access to public transportation
Enjoy citizenship with equal rights
Mission
People First of Alabama is a non-profit organization made up of people with developmental disabilities living in Alabama communities. We are dedicated to making our dreams happen by having choices and control over our lives. This means having opportunities to make decisions and plans for ourselves instead of having others make them for us.
What we do
Participate in community Chapters
Legislative Advocacy
Leadership and Self-Advocacy Training
Partner with other Disability rights groups
Staff
Acting Executive Director: David Rissling
Outreach Coordinator: Allison Haynes
Human Resources and Financial Director: Lisa McKinney
Public Relations Director: Robert Caldwell
Partners
Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program
UAB University Center of Excellence on Developmental Disabilities
Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities
Alabama Department of Mental Health
Middle Alabama Area Agency on Aging (M4A)
Alabama APSE (Association of People Supporting Employment First)
DSA Down Syndrome Alabama
UAB RAN (Regional Autism Network)