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
21
Fri. June 21, 2024, 10AM to 3:30PM (Eastern Time)
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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May
31
Fri. May 31, 2024, 10AM - 4PM (Eastern Time)
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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May
10
Fri. May 10 2024, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
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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Apr
25
Thurs. Apr. 25 2024, 3 to 5pm (Eastern Time)
139 S. Main St. Washington, PA 15301
When? Thurs. April 25, 20243 to 5pm
Where?Washington Park Main Pavilion
139 S. Main St.
Washington, PA 15301
Who?This event is open to the public.
People with disabilities and their gues…
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Apr
25
Thurs. April 25, 2024, 5:30 to 7:30pm (Eastern Time)
So Much To Give Cafe 3401 W Skippack Pike Cedars PA 19423
When? Thurs. April 25, 20245:30 to 7:30pm
Where?So Much to Give Cafe
3401 W. Skippack Pike
Cedars, PA 19423
Who?This event is open to the public.
People with disabilities and their guest…
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Apr
29
Mon. April 29 2024, 5 to 7pm (Eastern Time)
Community Library of the Shenango Valley 11 N. Sharpsville Ave. Sharon, PA 16146
When? Monday, April 29, 20245 to 7pm
Where?Community Library of the Shenango Valley
11 N. Sharpsville Ave.
Sharon, PA 16146
Who?This event is open to the public.
People with disabilities…
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Jun
26
Wed. June 26 2024, 1 to 3pm (Eastern Time)
The Arc, DuBois Recreation and Respite Club, 36 Hoover Ave. DuBois PA 15801
When? Wed., June 26, 20241 to 3pm
Where?The Arc, DuBois Recreation and Respite Club
36 Hoover Ave.
DuBois, PA 15801
Who?This event is open to the public.
People with disabilities and the…
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