Connect through People First Online
Take advantage of the many online zoom gatherings.
The online zoom space is open to all People First members for scheduling events.
To schedule a meeting day and time for your group or for an Advocate, Celebrate or Educate event, or if you'd like some training on how to use zoom, connect with Anthony Nash, your Online Coordinator.
Advocate
Members Only
Everyone (parents and organizations welcome)“What’s New at the Legislature/
Emerging Leaders 2021”
Through April 29th
Every Thursday of the Month
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
with David Lord
Public Policy Educator
and Tim McCue
Self Advocacy Educator, DD Ombuds
Recommended for:
- Learn about Legislative Advocacy from your peers!
- Get detailed information about current bills!
- Plan for meetings with your legislators!
This is your meeting, so come with bills and legislative topics of interest that you would like to know more about.
After the hour-long session, you can get assistance with registering to testify (from 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.).
“Advocacy”
Coming May 12th!
2nd and 4th Wednesdays
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
with Tim McCue
Self Advocacy Educator, DD Ombuds
Recommended for:
Description from Tim coming soon!
“The Legislature”
Starting May 6th
Every Thursday
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
with David Lord
Public Policy Educator
Recommended for:
Learn about and discuss issues and bills that are important to people with disabilities.
Educate
“Reaching My Own Greatness”
Starting April 19
Mondays from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
or
Starting April 21
Wednesdays from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
with Resa Hayes
Recommended for:
The journey to reaching your own greatness! We’ll focus on what it takes to build communication, leadership, and planning skills for self-advocacy. We'll spend time talking about how to identify what you want to do, what barriers you might face, and strategies for dealing with those barriers.
“Advisor/President Training”
Every Last Tuesday of the Month
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
with Michelle Broekling, Resa Hayes and Bill Fale
Recommended for:
Whether you are a new or experienced chapter advisor or president, or you'd just like to learn more about what it takes to become one, this training time is rich in information on how to successfully lead a chapter. Learn the importance and skills of goal-setting and developing action plans. Get tips on how best to support each other to keep the chapter running smoothly. The trainings are fun and engaging and sure to keep you on your toes!
Celebrate
“People First Chat”
Monday through Thursday
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
with Anthony Nash
Recommended for:
This almost-daily gathering is a great way to check in and connect with others. There is no set topic ahead of time. Drop in to talk about whatever is on your mind and listen to what's going on with others, too.
“Virtual Bingo”
Every Saturday
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
with Larry Hill
Recommended for:
Larry Hill, your State Board Historian, is hosting Bingo every Saturday night. Stay up late and play virtual Bingo!
“Candle-Making”
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
with Katie Nash
Recommended for:
Make your dreams smell good with wonderfully-scented candles that you make yourself in Katie's twice-monthly class!
“Movie Night”
Every Friday Night
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
with Craig Sicilia
Recommended for:
The always young at heart Student First Images Chapter hosts this fun, informal movie night. Horror, sci-fi, and who knows what else!
Chapter Meetings
“Washington State Online Chapter”
Third Saturday of the Month
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Recommended for:
Monthly online meeting for all Washington State members.
“King County Champions Chapter”
Every Second Thursday of the Month
6:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Recommended for:
Monthly online meeting for the King County Champions Chapter members.
“Lewis County Chapter”
Every Third Saturday of the Month
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Recommended for:
Monthly online meeting of the Lewis County Chapter.
“Snohomish County Chapter”
Every Fourth Tuesday of the Month
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Recommended for:
Monthly online meeting of the Snohomish County Chapter.
“Thurston County Chapter”
Every Second Friday of the Month
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Recommended for:
Monthly online meeting of the Thurston County Chapter.
“Tri-Cities Chapter”
Every First Monday of the Month
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Recommended for:
Monthly online meeting of the Tri-Cities Chapter.
“Student First Images Chapter”
Every Friday of the Month
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Recommended for:
Monthly online meeting of the Student First Images Chapter.
“Student First Star Chapter”
Every Monday of the Month
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Recommended for:
Monthly online meeting of the Student First Star Chapter.
“Student First Project SEARCH Chapter”
Every Other Friday
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Recommended for:
Monthly online meeting of the Student First Project SEARCH Chapter.
“Student First East Valley Knights Chapter”
Every Friday
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Recommended for:
Monthly online meeting of the Student First East Valley Knights Chapter.
“Student First Rogers Pirates Chapter”
Every Fourth Monday of the Month
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Recommended for:
Monthly online meeting of the Student First Rogers Pirates Chapter.
