Peer/ Self Advocacy
"We are Speaking for Ourselves"

Peer/Self advocacy groups for people with developmental disabilities that teaches and supports individuals to make their own decisions about their lives, solve problems, and speak for themselves.

People First of Missouri
Currently there are 40 People First Chapters throughout Missouri. There are three People First Chapters in the Kansas City area.

Midtown
Meets the first Thursday of every month
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
2220 Holmes, First Floor, Kansas City
Contact: Sheli Reynolds at 816.235.1759

Independence
Meets the first Sunday of every month
2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1215 West Truman, Independence
Contact: Deb Schoonover at 816.235.5380

North Kansas City
Meets the third Tuesday of every month
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
320 Armour Road, North Kansas City
Contact: John Whalen at 816.474.3026

Issues Group of UCP of Greater Kansas City
The Issues Group is a forum where adults, age 18 or over, with cerebral palsy and persons with similar life experiences meet and discuss matters of interest and concern. The group is also open to friends and family members who share our concerns. This group serves an informational function and as a support group. Monthly meetings are held on week nights from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and are always at accessible facilities which are on para transit (Share-a-Fare) routes. There is no membership fee.

Costs for social functions are the individual's responsibility.

People First: For additional information about membership or how to start a Chapter in your area, contact Sheli Reynolds, Institute for Human Development, UMKC, at 816.235.1759.

Issues Group: Contact Jean Bailey Smith, Open Options UCP, at 816.531.5425 ext. 1249