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The Self Advocates United as 1 Logo has our name and initials. It includes outlines of people in different colors, one using a wheelchair and two walking, to reflect SAU1’s diversity. There is an outline of Pennsylvania and sunrise colors.   To the left of the logo are the words: In our logo, all kinds of people raise and join hands to celebrate a new day for self advocacy in Pennsylvania.
Self Advocates United as 1 is a group of people who envision a world where people with developmental disabilities and their families are united to share knowledge, empower others, and use their voices to transform their communities and people’s lives.
Two smiling people talk as they sit around a table working.

SAU1 Power StaffJoe Chandler and  Christine Breakstone talk during a team-building activity at a staff event in March 2018.

Our Mission

To support the self advocacy of people with disabilities for positive impact in our communities and in people’s lives.

Two smiling people, one in a wheelchair, the other standing, going over some paperwork.

SAU1 Power Staff Oscar Drummond and the late Brad El work on Oscar's Vision for his Everyday Life at a staff event in March 2018.

Our Vision

A world where people with developmental disabilities and their families are united to share knowledge, empower others, and use their voices to transform their communities and people’s lives.

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Your donation supports our mission: to support the self advocacy of people with disabilities for positive impact in our communities and in people’s lives.

Self Advocates United as 1 is a non-profit organization.  As a 501c3, Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution.

Power Events

May

10

Power Talk with ODP

Date Fri. May 10 2024, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Fri. May. 12 10am to 12pm Special guest from ODP, Candi Walton, will be following up on our talk last month about the results of the 2023 Supporting Families Survey. Then we will have…

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May

31

SAPNA Speak Up Day: KenCCID

Date Fri. May 31, 2024, 10AM - 4PM (Eastern Time)
Location KenCCID 9650 Ashton Road, Suite 202 Philadelphia PA 19114

Fri. May 31, 2024 10AM - 4PM

KenCCID
9650 Ashton Road, Suite 202
Philadelphia PA 19114 Free Admission
Bruch, Lunch, and
Refreshments Our Day Together 10 am…

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Jun

3

Speak Up Day: Artemis Supports

Date Mon. June 3 2024, 11 to 6PM (Eastern Time)
Location Hoss's Steak and Sea House 1261 South Main Street Greensburg, PA 15601

Mon. June 3, 2024 11AM - 6PM

Hoss's Steak and Sea House
1261 South Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601 Free Admission
Lunch, Dinner, and
Refreshments Our Day Toget…

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Jun

10

Speak Up Day: Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration

Date Mon. Jun 10, 2024, 1 to 7PM (Eastern Time)
Location Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration 215 Jacob Murphy Lane Uniontown, PA 15401

Mon. Jun 10, 2024 1 - 7PM

Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration
215 Jacob Murphy Lane
Uniontown, PA 15401 Free Admission
Lunch, Dinner, and
Refreshmen…

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Jun

21

Speak Up Day: Arc of Chester County

Date Fri. June 21, 2024, 10AM to 3:30PM (Eastern Time)
Location Arc of Chester County 900 Lawrence Drive West Chester, PA 19380

Fri. June 21, 2024 10AM - 3:30PM

Arc of Chester County
900 Lawrence Drive
West Chester, PA 19380 Free Admission
Lunch, and
Snacks Our Day Together 10 am Che…

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Power through the tough times with some of our helpful resources.

Knowledge is power, use it to connect with us!

Learn more about Self Advocates United as 1’s (SAU1) work, being a self advocate, and
speaking up for people’s rights

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SAU1
984 Water St.
PO Box 297
Meadville PA 16335

Email SAU1 at info@sau1.org.
Give Carla at SAU1 a call at
724 588 2378.

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