People First is preparing for their third annual fund raising social.  Kristopher Blake, President of the Thompson Chapter and provincial branch, explains what People First is and what they do in the city.

"People First is a self-advocacy group.  Locally in Thompson we promote wheelchair accessiblity issues as well as automatic doors to certain buidings that are connected with the City of Thompson as well as the Chamber of Commerce."

Started in 1974 in British Columbia, People First works to de-institutionalize people with disabilities and advocates for them to remain in their communities.    In turn, they work to make all areas of a community accessible to those who have any type of disability.

The fund raising social takes place September 27th at the Juniper Centre.   Advance tickets only.   They go on sale September 2nd at the Juniper Centre or by calling 670-38-33.     Tickets are $15 per person.