For busy First Place–Phoenix residents, there are many roads to independence. In this fun video, we explore the many ways they traverse them as they lead their purposeful lives! Learn more about First Place at firstplaceaz.org. #Neurodivergent #DisabilityPride #ActuallyAutistic #IndependentLiving
First Place AZ
Philanthropic Fundraising Services
Phoenix, Arizona 1,047 followers
A diverse community of pride, purpose and endless possibilities.
About us
First Place is innovating a holistic approach to supportive housing through sensitive design, mix of uses, an urban location and close attention to replicability. This new nonprofit continues the mission of SARRC, established in 1997 to provide lifetime support for individuals with autism and their families. First Place is developing a mixed-use property and new home option that is supported, community connected and joyfully embraced by the individuals who live there, the people who work there, and family and friends who come and go. The property includes apartments for residents, a residential academy for students and a training institute for professionals and support service providers. First Place is leveraging the benefits of a supportive urban area in Central Phoenix that's been created and facilitated by SARRC. First Place will demonstrate and advance best practices in residential options for adults with autism and related disorders, and inspire public policy changes benefiting adults with autism nationwide and around the world. By developing a new prototype for supportive housing that promotes thoughtful design, community integration and the safety, security and comforts of home, we will enable individuals to live more independently, productively and happily, exceeding their dreams and those of their families.
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https://firstplaceaz.org/
External link for First Place AZ
- Industry
- Philanthropic Fundraising Services
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2013
Locations
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3001 N 3rd St
Phoenix, Arizona 85012, US
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717 E Maryland Ave
Phoenix, Arizona, US
Employees at First Place AZ
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James Burns, Ph.D.
Autist in Residence in Organizations Championing Neurodiversity ~ Thought Leader ~ Champion of Underdogs ~ Principal, Cypress & Sage Advising
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Sarah Marchese, M.Sc, SHRM-CP
HR Consultant at HRAnswers.org | HR Manager at First Place AZ | Member & Contributor at HR Mavericks
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Sarah Amaral
Director of Development at First Place Arizona
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Angel Jimenez
Multilingual and Highly Organized Graphic Designer
Updates
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First Place AZ reposted this
Join us at this year’s 13th First Place Global Symposium—in person in Phoenix or via webinar—as we explore dimensions that define our community and work together to fuel a new marketplace of home, healthcare and community options for adults with autism and/or neurodevelopmental disabilities. Take a moment to read what people had to say about last year’s experience! https://lnkd.in/guN2ijYu #neurodiversity #innovation #leadership #conference
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July is #DisabilityPrideMonth honoring the 1990 signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and celebrating disability as a natural part of human diversity. We asked First Place–Phoenix residents to share their thoughts about this powerful movement, which encourages individuals to embrace their disabilities as integral aspects of their identity and advocates for inclusion, accessibility and equal rights. #ADA #Disability #ActuallyAutistic
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The First Place Global Leadership Institute has kicked off the Be Ready℠ Employment Readiness Program for adults with autism and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities, neurodiversities and/or mental health diagnoses. Available online and in person, Be Ready prepares you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to get hired and succeed in the workplace. Be Ready, be employed, be proud! Register today for the six-week, in-person course starting Friday, July 12. https://lnkd.in/gyBbFtPp #AutismAtWork #EmploymentReadiness #AutismEmployment
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We’re excited to announce upcoming inclusive CPR/AED/First Aid training sessions designed for different learning styles and the opportunity to gain these vital skills. Learn more and sign up: https://lnkd.in/gEgtYkaK #CPRTraining #InclusiveTraining #JobTraining
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Researchers from across the nation recently gathered in Louisville, Kentucky for the annual meeting of the American Association for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD). The First Place Global Leadership Institute’s Maureen Casey, Chief Impact Officer, and Toyosi Adesoye, JD/MPA, Associate Director of Applied Research, presented at the conference. Their focus was data on the housing needs and preferences of adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities—and recommendations to meet those needs. Housing is a key social determinant of health, so it is critical to increase affordable and supportive housing options through data-driven solutions. #HousingDevelopment #SpecialNeeds #DataAnalysis
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First Place–Phoenix is a supportive residential apartment community where adults with autism and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities can thrive as they explore their true potential through a variety of services and activities. Residents can benefit from a suite of support services, employment opportunities and an enriching community life. Schedule your tour today. https://lnkd.in/gXhP6yEG
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A persistent question begs a persistent answer: What can we do together that we cannot do alone? Denise D. Resnik, First Place AZ Founder & President/CEO offers insights in her latest blog about the First Place Global Leadership Institute’s visit to the The National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Washington, D.C. https://lnkd.in/g7Nzwe48
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Chenchen Zhang, The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation public policy fellow for the 2023-24 term at ASU’s Morrison Institute for Public Policy in partnership with the First Place Global Leadership Institute, has completed her white paper. Titled “Exploring the Influence of Zoning Ordinances on the Development of Neuro-Inclusive Communities,” Chenchen dove into the subject with passion and precision. This visionary white paper highlights the role of zoning in the development of more autism-friendly spaces with the goal of changes in public policy for greater inclusivity for all. Kudos, Chenchen, on your hard work—and teamwork—in researching, creating and sharing this timely, relevant topic. https://buff.ly/45J3mxY #NeuroInclusive #Accessibility #DisabilityAdvocate #PhoenixAZ
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In her latest blog, First Place AZ Founder & President/CEO Denise D. Resnik reflects on son Matt’s latest birthday and ponders the significance of the number 3. https://lnkd.in/gGycTRsQ
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