People First
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"An international organization with local representation"
Mission statement
To promote self-advocacy by and among people with disabilities, ensuring that such people are treated as the equals of other citizens; that they are given the same rights, responsibilities, choices, decisions, and chances to make mistakes as everyone else. (from http://www.pfanchorage.org opens in new window)
People First is an international organization advocating for people with disabilities. With additional chapters in Fairbanks and on the Kenai Peninsula, the three groups work together to increase awareness of people with disabilities and promote their self-advocacy.