This October, First Place Global’s annual symposium will reshape the conversation with select panels that will bridge critical gaps separating
“One First Leads to the Next” is Theme for 2022 Symposium Save the date and join us October 19–21, 2022 for the 11th First Place Global Leadership Institute Symposium with
“In A Different Key” Continues to Open Doors Thank you to everyone who joined us for private screenings of “In A Different Key.” More than 400 people attended two screening
“In A Different Key” Back in Phoenix The extraordinary documentary about a mother’s search for the first person diagnosed with autism—now an 88-year-old man living in rural Mississippi—continues its amazing,
SARRC’s 2022 Annual Community Breakfast Shares Theme of “Better Together” Congratulations, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center, on reaching an incredible milestone—25 years! We look forward to celebrating with you
Coaching • Connecting • Creating Confidence in the Future We’re excited to share that Lifelong Networks for Communities of Support (LNCS) sessions are back! LNCS is a group of parents
2022: First Place’s Year of Adventure! First Place–Phoenix residents and Transition Academy students recently experienced their first Adventure Club outing. The group donned boxing gloves and enjoyed an afternoon of
Welcome to the First Holiday Tour of Doors! First Place–Phoenix’s Holiday Tour of Doors was a bright and cheery success! Residents and Transition Academy students had a blast getting festive
Happy Thanksgiving from First Place! Everyone is preparing for a fabulous First Place feast, including baking pumpkin pies, tuning in to the annual Thanksgiving parade, enjoying a turkey dinner with
September marks three years since our public housewarming event at First Place–Phoenix. Members from our amazing and ever-growing, supportive community came together full of hope to support First Place residents,
2021 Fall Symposium—Our 10th! Join us for the 10th semi-annual First Place Global Leadership Institute Symposium, Oct. 13–15, delivered via webinar and in person. All participants will benefit from decades
This month marks our third year since opening doors to First Place–Phoenix in July 2018. Here’s to the amazing residents, their families and First Place staff for bringing us to
Congrats to the First Place Transition Academy Class of 2021! Congratulations to members of our fifth graduating class, who enthusiastically participated in this month’s in-person and Zoom convocation ceremony, followed
Pandemic Restrictions—and Our Hearts—Are Lifted! The long-awaited announcement of the reopening of First Place community spaces has arrived! Considering a large percentage of our community has been vaccinated, effective immediately,
Spring Symposium Attendees Visit the Past—and Focus on the Future We’re thrilled with the success of the ninth Global Leadership Institute Symposium earlier this month. Participation and presentations via webinar
Spring Symposium Theme: “Look back. Drive the future…” The ninth First Place Global Leadership Institute Symposium is just around the corner! Join us April 7 and 8 to hear from
April Symposium Webinar—You’re Invited! The ninth First Place Global Leadership Institute Symposium webinar is just around the corner! Join us April 7–8 to hear from pioneers in housing and community
New Health Spot Clinic at First Place Welcomes Dr. Kim After years of planning, First Place–Phoenix is pleased to announce the opening of the Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Health
Halloween Is Always Happy at First Place! 🎃 Halloween is always a hit at First Place–Phoenix! This year, residents and Transition Academy students decorated one-of-a-kind pumpkins with the help of
Kindness All Year Long at First Place First Place’s Summer of Kindness program is steadily moving into fall with the goal of kindness in our lives year-round! Our Kind It
Festive First Week at the Transition Academy It’s been a busy time at the First Place Transition Academy with the kick-off of the fall 2020 semester and the many events
New Sculpture Adds Flair to First Place–Phoenix First Place–Phoenix is the proud new owner of a magnificent, modern Michael Johnson steel sculpture, thanks to the generous donation by Carol Swagel.
Transition Academy on Track for Fall Plans are moving forward for freshmen to begin the fall 2020 Transition Academy program in early August. Enrollment will be capped at 18 participants
First Place Transition Academy Program Moving Forward—But First…Congrats, Graduates! Plans are underway for freshmen to begin the fall 2020 Transition Academy program in early August. Enrollment will be capped at
Global Leadership Institute Webinar a Success We’re pleased to report that last week’s two-day First Place Global Leadership Institute Webinar accomplished our goal to stay connected and share information on
