Newsletter August 2024

August 2024

Planning a Trip Guidelines

Planning a trip to the People First Conference is an exciting opportunity to connect, learn, and advocate for disability rights. To make the most of your experience, here are some helpful guidelines to consider: Don’t forget to pack essentials like medications, comfortable clothing, and any assistive devices you may require, and reach out to the conference organizers if you have specific accessibility requirements are just a few tips!

If you need a planning checklist look no further than People First of WV’s website where you can find a checklist to help you prepare for the three-day trip! You can find it
here
! Remember, your voice matters, and your presence at the conference is a powerful way to advocate for yourself and others in the disability community. Get ready to make a positive impact and enjoy this empowering experience!

National Wellness Month

August is the perfect time to focus on wellness as it is observed as National Wellness Month. This month serves as a reminder to prioritize self-care, healthy habits, and overall well-being. It’s a great opportunity to take stock of our physical, mental, and emotional health and make positive changes. From healthy eating and regular exercise to stress management and self-care, National Wellness Month encourages us to make sustainable lifestyle choices that contribute to our overall wellness. Let’s take this opportunity to prioritize wellness and make positive, healthy changes that can have a lasting impact on our lives.

Here are some websites that discuss self-care
Cook Center
and
National Calendar
.

Disability Matters

For the past three years, we have covered topics of legislative advocacy on Legislative Matters Now! We invite you to check out our new show Disability Matters! Disability Matters will cover not only legislative advocacy but many other topics that will enrich advocates’ daily lives! On this month’s episode, we got the chance to speak to Tina Wiseman, Executive Director for the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council on their role and how they assist with advocacy efforts around the State!

If you have a topic you would like covered on a future episode, do not hesitate to reach out to Morgan! He can be reached at
morgan.spicer@thearcmov.org
! You can also call The Arc at (304) 422-3151 x:129!

The new episode is available on the People First of West Virginia Facebook page and the People First of West Virginia YouTube page!
Click Here
to watch it!