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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

22

Let's Speak Up!

Date Wed. Mar. 22 2023, 2 to 3:30pm (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Wed. Mar. 22 2 to 3:30pm Let's Speak Up! Do you know your rights?

Are you getting what you want and need?

Join us to learn all about speaking up.
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Mar

23

Speak Up for Community Living!

Date Thurs. Mar. 23 2023, 11:30am to 12:30pm (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Thurs. Mar. 23 11:30am to 12:30pm Speak Up for Community Living! Life in the Community can mean you get to choose The home you live in

The people you live with How…

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Mar

24

Let's Talk About Your Vision for YOUR Everyday Life!

Date Fri. Mar. 24 2023, 11am to 1pm (Eastern Time)
Location Venango Training Center, 737 Elk Street, Franklin PA 16323

When? March 24, 2023 11am to 1pm Where?Venango Training Center 737 Elk St. Franklin PA 16323 Who?Open to the Public. People with disabilities
and their guests are encouraged to join…

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Apr

7

Let's Speak Up!

Date Fri. Apr. 7 2023, 1 to 2:30pm (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Fri. Apr. 7 1 to 2:30pm The day of the event, go online.
Join right from this event post:
click the word "online" above. For just audio from you…

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Apr

14

All About Rights!

Date Fri. Apr. 14 2023, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Location Zoom (Link and phone info in description)

Fri. Apr. 14 10am to 12pm All About Rights! Human and Civil Rights

History of Rights

ODP Services Rules about People's Rights

Compla…

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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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