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
Tues. June 21 2022, 10:30 to 11:30 AM (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Tues. June 21
10:30 to 11:30am
Power Talk with ODP!
A SAPNA Knowledge is Power Event
Join us to talk about services, issues, and Covid.
G…
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Jun
10
Fri. June 10 2022, 1 to 3 PM (Eastern Time)
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Fri. June 10
1 to 3pm
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 hel…
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Jun
3
Fri. June 3 2022, 11 AM to 12:30 PM (Eastern Time)
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Fri. June 3
11am to 12:30pm
Let's Speak Up!
A SAPNA Knowledge is Power Event
Do you know your rights?
Are you getting what you want and need?
Join…
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May
27
Fri. May 27 2022, 11 AM to 1:30 PM (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. May 27
11am to 1:30pm
All About Rights!
A SAPNA Knowledge is Power Event
We'll talk about:
Human and Civil Rights
History of Rights
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Jun
7
Tues. June 7 2022, 1 to 3 PM (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Tues. June 7
1 to 3pm
All About Job!
A SAPNA Knowledge is Power Event
We'll talk about:
Your rights
Planning to work
Finding a job
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Jun
17
Fri. June 17 2022, 10 AM to 12 PM (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. June 17
10am to 12pm
All About Job!
A SAPNA Knowledge is Power Event
We'll talk about:
Your rights
Planning to work
Finding a job
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