Films & Videos

Each is a chapter in the First Place story.
Join Us on a Virtual Tour of First Place–Phoenix
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Independence

Living at First Place–Phoenix Prepared Ava for What's Next
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Living at First Place–Phoenix Prepared Jackson for What's Next
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Ethan Navigates Life
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A Parent's Perspective: Paula & Julia
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A Parent's Perspective: Judy & Marc
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The Many Roads to Independence
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Employment Support

First Place AZ Explores How Waymo Could Help People Who Are Neurodiverse
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Waymo and SMILE Biscotti Craft Recipe for Mobility Independence for People with Autism
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First Place® Residents Attend Job Fair
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SMILE Biscotti
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Transition Academy

Transition Academy Grad Exemplifies Success of Program’s First Decade (Ian)
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Transition Academy Grad Exemplifies Success of Program’s First Decade (Joanna)
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Dylan's Day
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A Day in the Life with Joe
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Community Life

Recipe for Summer Fun
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First Place® Residents perform "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.”
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First Place® residents work out with K2 Adventures.
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Exploring Mental Health Benefits of Diamond Painting
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First Place® paints with Arizona artist Joe Ray.
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Chance with Mind-Full Music
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First Place® goes grocery shopping.
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Pool Obstacle Course
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Health & Wellness

Building Blocks For Balanced Eating
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First Place® Health Check Ups
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Episode 1: Getting Started – Plant to Palate Gardening Series
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Episode 2: Daily Care – Plant to Palate
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Episode 3: Outdoor Overview – Plant to Palate
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Episode 4: Indoor Gardening – Plant to Palate
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History

In Business Magazine 2025 Lifetime Honoree Denise D. Resnik
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2025 MCDI Disability Awareness and Recognition Outstanding Non-Profit Award
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Historymakers: Denise Resnik
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First Place® AZ: Looking up to find new housing solutions
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PBS NewsHour: Giving adults with autism the skills to build independent lives
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PBS NewsHour: How Phoenix became the most autism-friendly city in the world
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In a Different Key Trailer
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RSP Architects: Design Approach
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Vote the Spectrum

Vote the Spectrum at The Arizona Capitol
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Three Questions about Democracy for Bodie
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Three Questions about Democracy for Joshua
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Perfect Union: All Together
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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit
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Democracy Doesn’t Work
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Perfect Union: Richard Stengel
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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Common Ground: Neil Giuliano
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