Centeral Coordinator
Hi, my name is Angie LaVanish.
I live in Huntingdon County and I am the Central Coordinator for SAU1. I started in September 2017.
It is important to me to be a self advocate because it helps me support the people I love to speak up, make decisions, learn new information, find others to support them, know their rights and responsibilities, solve problems, listen and learn, reach out to others, make friendships, and learn self-determination.
I became part of SAU1 because I believe in the values and mission of supporting self advocates. Knowledge is power and everything I learn helps support my children and cousins who have developmental disabilities.
My favorite thing about SAU1 is the self advocates. They are on the front line and they have taught me so much about self advocacy. I hope to help SAU1 support the self advocates to spread knowledge. I also hope these connections can continue to support the people I love to learn how to speak up.
In my life outside of SAU1, I enjoy spending time with my family. I also play guitar for the worship team at my church and at open mic nights every month.
I have an associate’s degree in business administration.
My vision for my everyday life is to create balance and control. I like to be organized and have enough time for planning, I like to have balance between family, work, friends, church activities, and, of course, making music.
I have 2 cats named Patch and Bandit. Patch lost his leg in an accident a few months ago. I love how gentle he is and he is resilient. Bandit is playful and enjoys chasing around her toy mice and other toys.
My favorite food is anything chocolate. I especially like semi-sweet dark chocolate.
Jun
9
Fri. June 9 2022, 10:30AM to 12 PM (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. June 9 10:30am to 12pm
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Jul
22
Sat. July 22 2023, 10:30AM - 4PM (Eastern Time)
Self Advocates United As 1, 984 Water Street, Meadville PA 16335
You Are NOT Alone! All About Trauma
All About Wellness
July 22 2023
10:30AM - 4PM
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Self Advocates United as 1
984 Water St.
Meadville PA 16335
All About...…
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Jul
15
Sat. July 15 2023, 10:30AM - 4PM (Eastern Time)
521 Trailblazer Dr. Nanticoke, PA 18634
You Are NOT Alone! All About Trauma
All About Wellness
July 15 2023
10:30AM - 4PM
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Luzerne Community College
521 Trailblazer Dr.
Nanticoke PA 18634
All Abo…
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Jul
29
Sat. July 29 2023, 10:30AM - 4PM (Eastern Time)
271 Paulson Ave. Pittsburgh PA 15206
You Are NOT Alone! All About Trauma
All About Wellness
July 29th 2023
10:30AM - 4PM
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Mount Ararat Baptist Church
271 Paulson Ave.
Pittsburgh PA 15206
All About.…
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Jul
29
Sat. July 29 2023, 10:30AM - 4PM (Eastern Time)
2300 Linglestown Rd. Harrisburg PA 17110
You Are NOT Alone! All About Trauma
All About Wellness
July 29th 2023
10:30AM - 4PM
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Giant Foods Community Center
2300 Linglestown Rd.
Harrisburg PA 17110
All A…
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Jun
10
Sat. June 10 2023, 10:30AM - 4PM (Eastern Time)
4200 Wissahickon Ave. Philadelphia PA 19129
You Are NOT Alone! All About Trauma
All About Wellness
June 10th 2023
10:30AM - 4PM
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The Kroc Center
4200 Wissahickon Ave.
Philadelphia PA 19129
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Jun
26
Mon. June 26 2023, 3 to 4:30PM (Eastern Time)
110 N. Main St. (Assembly rooms D/E off of the cafeteria) Greenville, PA 16125
When? Mon. June 26, 2023 3 to 4:30pm Where?Greenville Hospital 110 N. Main St. (Assembly rooms D/E off of the cafeteria) Greenville, PA 16125 The back entrance by the cafeteria is the easi…
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Jun
29
Thurs. June 29 2023, 6 to 8PM (Eastern Time)
Moon Township Library 1700 Beaver Grade Rd. Coraopolis, PA 15108
When? Thurs. June 29, 2023 6 to 8pm
Where?Moon Township Library
1700 Beaver Grade Rd.
Coraopolis, PA 15108
Who?Open to the Public. People with disabilities
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Jun
23
Fri. June 23 2023, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. June 23 10am to 12pm Join us to talk all about relationships. We will go over the different kinds of relationships and how we make them. Learn what healthy and unhealthy re…
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