F.I.R.S.T. is a nonprofit family driven organization dedicated to helping persons with disabilities to live included, productive lives as members of the community by supporting and educating families to be their child's best advocate and youth to be self-advocates.
F.I.R.S.T. offers:
* Free parent training related to educational issues and rights under IDEA and section 504
* Staff available to attend school meetings - including Spanish-speaking
* Advanced training for parents to become better advocates
* Training for educators and agency staff related to educational issues
* Resource materials related to specific abilities
* Website with 24 hour access to information and evening phone hours to help serve families
121 Shiloh Road
Post Office Box 802
Asheville, NC 28802
Phone: 828-277-1315
Spanish: 828-216-7742
Toll free: 877-633-3178
Fax: 828-277-1321
Website: www.FIRSTwnc.org
