This month each week throughout May the Dickson Chapter met to prepare for the Freedom Fest we were co-hosting. 

We had a great turn-out and participation each week.  We held classes on Self Advocacy/ Leadership and increasing social skills to make new friends. 

During our classes we also worked on how to greet someone new and how to be a Leader/ Host.

We also worked together on different scenario’s and role playing on talking with someone new.

We also role-played different scenarios we might come in contact with at the event, such as someone inquiring about water or if they needed to locate a restroom.

Each week we made different print outs of what it means to be a Leader and talked about those each week too. 

We are so proud of the Self-Advocate Leaders we have here at DSDC as well as the wonderful DSP Mentors that participate in People First.

Each person created different posters for the “Freedom Fest “Event and did a great job creating signs for others to learn more about People First.

Our group chose their logo and shirts for the event and held weekly meeting about general business and upcoming activities.

If you are interested in joining People First please feel free to reach out to President, Lisa Gail Newby or any of our Mentors.  We would love to have you be a part of People First.

We will now start working on our community give-back events for the summer months.  All events and activities are chosen by the members of People First. 

We typically meet on Wednesdays at the Bibb Center at 10am before “Dream with Me” and I will send out emails on our PHS system, call or text members as well.

Thank you everyone for the successful People First Freedom Fest Event!