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.
Feb
17
Fri. Feb. 17 2023, 11:30am to 12:30pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. Feb. 17 11:30am to 12:30pm
Power Talk with ODP!
Join us to talk about services, issues, and Covid.
Get the answers you need to speak up and live
yo…
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Feb
13
Mon. Feb. 13 2023, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Mon. Feb. 13 10am to 12pm
Let's Talk About Your Vision
For YOUR Everyday Life!
What do you want in your life?
How do you make it happen?
Who can h…
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Feb
24
Fri. Feb. 24 2023, 1 to 3pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. Feb. 24 1 to 3pm
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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Feb
10
Fri. Feb. 10 2023, 11am to 12:30pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. Feb. 10 11am to 12:30pm
Let's Speak Up About
Life in the Community!
Life in the Community can mean you get to choose
The home you live in
The people you l…
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Feb
7
Tues. Feb. 7 2023, 6 to 7pm (Eastern Time)
Online (Contact SAU1 for info on how to join!)
Disability Unity Networking Events (DUNE)
SAU1 will be holding online virtual meetings
for self advocates to Speak Up with
OUR VOICES UNITED AS 1
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Feb
21
Tues. Feb. 21 2023, 6 to 7pm (Eastern Time)
Online (Contact SAU1 for info on how to join!)
Disability Unity Networking Events (DUNE)
SAU1 will be holding online virtual meetings
for self advocates to Speak Up with
OUR VOICES UNITED AS 1
SAU1 staff hold up 1 finger to show tha…
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Feb
6
Mon. Feb. 6 2023, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Mon. Feb. 6 10am to 12pm
All About Relationships!
The different kinds
How we make them
Healthy relationships
Unhealthy relationshi…
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Feb
20
Mon. Feb. 20 2023, 12 to 2pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Mon. Feb. 20 12 to 2pm
All About Jobs!
Your rights
Planning to work
Finding a job
Keeping your job
Workplace accommodations
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