People First is
a statewide self-advocacy group run by and for people with developmental
disabilities. There are 13 chapters within the state of Oklahoma.
The mission of
Oklahoma People First is:
To Promote equality;
To assist each other in speaking for
ourselves;
To educate our communities;
To hold meetings to educate
ourselves;
To support self-advocacy in Oklahoma;
and
To create public support for People
First.
Oklahoma People First is run
by elected state officers who have
developmental disabilities,
an advisor, and an elected three-
member advisory board. Local
chapters are run by elected local
officers who have
developmental disabilities and an advisor who
is an associate member. Only
members of Ok People First who
have developmental
disabilities can vote.
Contact
Information:
Oklahoma People
First, Inc
Angela Kecseg,
Executive Director
4405 NW 4th, Suite
138
Oklahoma City, Ok.
73107
Members of Oklahoma People First
Believe
We create a better future for
everyone when we exercise our rights.
People don't need to live in
institutions, no matter what professionals say.
People should live as
independently as possible.
People should let their voices be
heard.
People have the right to know, to
choose, and to do as they wish.
Transportation is something we
should make available at all times.
All people need equal
services.
People should be able to stand up
for their rights without fear of being hurt or abused.
We need to stop abuse of persons
with disabilities
People should be able to obtain
medical care when needed
People should have equal
opportunity to access their communities and all services
We can do many things if just
given the chance
1. The history and background of
Medicaid
2. Who is eligible.
3. Services that different states
fund with Medicaid
4. Other helpful websites and
resources.
5. Questions you may have about
Medicaid in your state
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