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
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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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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