Young Emerging Leaders
Young Emerging Leaders started in 2015 with a grant from Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities. As an organization we realized the need to train students and young adults to be leaders in the disability rights. Our Leadership Handbook was developed as a training tool. https://www.facebook.com/YoungEmergingLeadersOfAlabama
Project Vote
Project vote is a training curriculum that we have adapted to provide voter training around the state for individuals with disabilities. It focuses on how to register, importance of voting, and supports available. This project is in collaboration with Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program (ADAP).
Employment First
Employment First is a statewide initiative for people with disabilities to have the informed choices about employment as the FIRST option.
Legislative Advocacy
People First has stances on issues that effect people with disabilities including fair wages, employment, access to affordable housing, and Medicaid expansion. We help organize legislative advocacy days. We encourage and support members on knowing their district representative and participate annually in Legislative Advocacy Day in Montgomery.
Self-Advocacy Training
We have developed training curriculum on topics most relevant to people with disabilities. Our experienced members provide training around the state on various topics including Self Determination, Meaningful Day, Effective Communication, and Community Participation.