Carolyn Morgan, SAU1 founder and trusted advisor is a true leader.
When Carolyn was young, her mother planned to send Carolyn to an institution because people told her mother it would be best. Then her mom heard about someone dying in the institution and changed her mind and history.
Carolyn speaks up for herself and others, and has for over 50 years! She has paved the way for people with disabilities throughout her life by example, by advocating for the rights of all people, and by teaching others about their rights and how to speak up for those rights.
Carolyn started in high school by telling people what she wanted in her life. Over the years Carolyn has used her voice and knowledge to teach individuals, families, providers and legislators about the needs, rights, wants and desires of people with disabilities.
“We want the same things everyone wants—our rights as human beings and individuals to live every day lives of our choice. I tell people you can live the life you want. Speak up in your own way, have people you trust in your life to support you,” she says.
Carolyn was married and has a grown son. She directed her own services for many years and was part of the first self determination project in PA. She was a founding member of Speaking for Ourselves years ago and is a founding member of SAU1, serving for nearly 10 years as its vice president.
Carolyn used a terrible experience from her own life to teach others how to try to stay safe and report abuse. In 2010 she received the Allied Professional award from the Department of Justice for her work with victims of abuse. It was the first time this award has been presented to a person with a disability. Ms. Carolyn (as she is fondly known) says, “If I can make a change, so can YOU!”
Click here to find out more about the award.
From left to right: Acting Director for Office of Victims of Crimes, Joye E. Frost. Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Justice Programs, Laurie O. Robinson, Carolyn with her award, and Attorney General Eric Holder.
April 16, 2010
Carolyn holding her award.
April 16,2010
Carolyn made sure the voice of people with disabilities was heard at meetings where decisions about supports and services were made. She served as the co-chair of the Planning and Advisory Committee of the PA Office of Developmental Programs for many years. Carolyn traveled in and out of PA speaking up.
There is much more to Carolyn’s story. We are so glad SAU1 is part of it!
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
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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
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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
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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
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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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