LINCS Success Story: Joe Meadours

Synopsis: Joe is the Executive Director of People First of California, a statewide network that advocates for the rights of individuals with developmental disabilities.  Joe is the first People First Director with a developmental disability.  As part of his career, he sits on numerous boards of directors around the country, helping agencies and community groups create policies that enhance the lives of people with developmental disabilities.  In his free time, Joe loves to take long bicycle rides, snap photographs and sample different restaurants.  Joe is one example of the many amazing people with disabilities who are making a difference in the lives of others.  Here is his story.