1980
- The Com-Serv project came to an end and had demonstrated the benefits of community living, planning centered around the person and conscientious service coordination.
- Much was left to be done to develop needed services and a “true-system” to accomplish this.
- One key principle emerged with a great clarity for the Association: to center all planning and services provision around the needs of the individual being served.
- Southern Alberta Community Living Association established to create homes.
- Citizens Resource Centre for the handi-capped developed to continue coordination.
- LAMR continued to be strong support and advocacy organization.
1981
- The Lethbridge Association for Community Living aggressively promoted the repatriation to the community of all individuals living in institutions.
1982
- Celebrated our 25th Anniversary
1983
- 24 hour planning seminar for “people with complex needs.”
1984
- At the request of people with developmental disabilities, self-advocates and their families, LAMR changed its name to The People First Association of Lethbridge.
- Dorothy Gooder School closed as a segregated school. The community had learned that kids with and without disabilities enhance each others school experience.
1987
- Individual tenant support is promoted to enable individuals to create their own homes with support to be engaged in the community.
Presidents
- Joyce Dunlop
- Ken Newton
- Bill Secretan
- Anna Penner
- Betty Grigg
- Myrtle Wilson