LINCS Success Story: San Diego People First

San Diego People First is a self-advocacy group comprised of individuals with developmental disabilities. Since 1988, San Diego People First had brought people together to socialize and develop skills. In 2006, they took their activities to the next level and organized a two-day Leadership Symposium. Nearly 30 individuals, hailing from local self-advocacy groups were trained as leaders and given tools to engage their respective groups in community service. As a result, 350 members of self-advocacy groups received information on how to get involved in community service, most joined on-going volunteer projects, and an on-going leadership series was launched. To learn more, read our interview with Paul Mansell, President of San Diego People First.