MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose and mission of People First of Washington is to assist all
people to realize and appreciate that we are PEOPLE FIRST and our
disabilities are secondary. We are equal citizens in our communities.


People First of Washington is Looking for a Program Administrator!


(Please apply by August 20, 2025
for a Start Date of September 2025)

  • Are you self-motivated?
  • Do you have experience supporting leaders who have intellectual and developmental disabilities?
  • Can you supervise staff and run a statewide non-profit?

If you answered yes to these questions, we encourage you to click below for more information and to complete the attached application! Applications should be submitted to Lizzie Johnston, Personnel Committee Chair, by August 20th, 2025 for a September 2025 start date.

Register for the Convention Here:
(Deadline is September 17, 2025)


Submit Presentation Proposals Here (Due by August 8th):


Apply to Run for the Board Here:
(Deadline is September 17, 2025)


Send the Planning
Committee Your Ideas:


It’s Time to Submit Chapter Reports!


Submit Chapter Reports Here:

chapter report link.

Submit Chapter Treasurer’s Reports Here:

chapter treasurer's report link.

You’re Invited to “Bridge Forward”

the graphic shows the title of the event and a subhead that says: 'To Better Disability Care in Washington State.' The copy reads: 'Bridge Forward is a free, virtual event for anyone working to improve support for people impacted by Washington's developmental disabilities and behavioral health systems.'

Register Here for Bridge Forward Event

This free gathering brings together individuals with lived experience, families, providers, policymakers, and community partners from across the state and beyond to raise awareness, share challenges and successes, and chart a path forward together.

The first two days (July 24th and July 25th) of the gathering will be conference-style and include presentations and breakout sessions. The second part of the conference will be interactive. Attendees will join one of two sessions (July 31st or August 1st) to plan the future of behavioral health and developmental disability supports in Washington.

If you have questions or need support to register, please contact the Council at:
info@ddc.wa.gov  
or call:

“What People First
Means to Me”

Read or download our
2023-2024 Annual Report here:

the annual report cover shows some members of the Snohomish chapter. They are all in blue disability rights shirts.

Come Check Us Out!

People First of Washington
State Facebook Page


People First of Washington
YouTube Channel


Other Facebook Groups
Around the State

People First of Washington
P.O. Box 11953
Olympia, WA 98508

253-999-7222
info@pfow.org

Access the People First Zoom Room here:

people first zoom room logo and link.

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