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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

Mar

18

March Resource Meeting Getting Your Own Place: Myths and Facts

Date Mon. Mar. 18 2024, 7 to 8:30pm
Location Zoom (See post to register)

Join us to learn about Housing from SAU1 Power coaches! The Power Coaches will share some common myths about housing for people with disabilities, and then help to replace these myths with fac…

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Mar

19

Let's Speak Up!

Date Tues. Mar. 19 2024, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Tues. Mar. 19 10am to 12pm For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day of the event, go…

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Mar

21

Let's Speak Up!

Date Thurs. Mar. 21 2024, 1 to 3pm (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Thurs. Mar. 21 1 to 3pm For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day of the event, go onl…

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Mar

22

Power Up: Strengthening Your Group!

Date Fri. Mar. 22 2024, 1:30 to 3pm (Eastern Time)
Location 737 Elk Street, Franklin PA 16323

We've started the conversation. Let's keep
talking about how to keep your group
working towards getting stronger! When? Friday, March 22, 20241:30 to 3pm Where?Venango County Train…

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Mar

25

All About Relationships

Date Mar. 25 2024, 5 to 7:30pm (Eastern Time)
Location Community Library of the Shenango Valley 11 N. Sharpsville Ave. Sharon, PA 16146

When? Monday, March 25, 20245 to 7:30pm Where?Community Library of the Shenango Valley 11 N. Sharpsville Ave. Sharon, PA 16146 Who?This event is open to the public.
People with disabilit…

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Are you having a tough time?

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 Rita at SAU1 a call at 724 588 2378.

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