First Place Announces First-of-Its-Kind Report
First Place AZ is thrilled to announce public distribution of the long-awaited Greater Phoenix Housing Market Analysis (GPHMA). Download the comprehensive report with current data identifying the housing and support needs … More
Newly Named Make Waves Center Makes Big Splash at First Place
We’re thrilled that the Make Waves Family Foundation, a Boston-based foundation that empowers youth and adults living with Autism and other developmental disabilities, has made … More
Happy Holidays from First Place–Phoenix!
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the annual Holiday Tour of Doors! First Place–Phoenix residents and Transition Academy students were full of joy leading tours around the property, showcasing the … More
In a Different Key
PBS National premiere December 13
Tune into your local PBS station December 13 for the premiere of the award-winning documentary In a Different Key about the first-ever child diagnosed with autism, now an … More
One First Leads to the Next at 11th Global Leadership Institute Symposium
We took many significant steps forward together at this year’s symposium held in person in Phoenix and via webinar. Participants joined us for … More
“One First Leads to the Next”
Join us October 19–21 for the 11th First Place Global Leadership Institute Symposium to share your next first. “One first leads to the next…” Join us October 19–21 for the … More
11th First Place Global Leadership Institute Symposium
Join us October 19–21 for the 11th First Place Global Leadership Institute Symposium with the option to attend in person in Phoenix, Arizona or via webinar. Benefit from decades … More
Meeting Housing Needs and Preferences: We Need Your Valued Input!
First Place AZ is launching the Greater Phoenix Housing Market Analysis, a comprehensive initiative for adults with autism and/or other intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD)—and we need to … More
"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 the theme of “One First Leads … More
“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 of this extraordinary documentary about the … More