After devoting 4 years as President of the Board of SAU1, Laura Bale stepped down at the end of August 2021 because she moved out of state. She continues to serve as an invaluable SAU1 advisor.
Laura,
On behalf of Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1) and our Board, thank you for all the work you did as President. You’re a great leader! I am honored to fill your shoes, and take SAU1 further toward our Mission and Vision. We’re excited to have you stay on as an Advisor!
SAU1 Board President, Alexa Brill
Learn more about Laura, why she became part of SAU1, and what she's most proud of from her time as president, below.
Self Advocates United as 1 Immediate Past Board President, Laura Bale, smiling during SAU1’s 2018 Celebration. |
When did you start with SAU1?
Over 10 years ago when it was the Partnership and we were working with Vision. 2009.
Why was it important to you, or why did you want to be part of SAU1?
Because I wanted to help tell the community what’s going on within the disability services system and speak up for the rights of people with disabilities.
In your time as president, what things as SAU1 done that you are most proud of?
That we got projects from the Developmental Disabilities Council and the Office of Developmental Programs. The different projects and events that SAU1 was able to present. And having people with disabilities say what their thoughts are for the community and What they want in everyday life.
What do you like best about being part of SAU1?
I like being part of a team of people working together to make a better world for people with developmental disabilities and I enjoyed the people I worked with.
What else would you like people to know?
I really appreciated being a part of this wonderful group of people.
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
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
and their guests are encou…
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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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