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.
Feb
17
Fri. Feb. 17 2023, 11:30am to 12:30pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. Feb. 17 11:30am to 12:30pm
Power Talk with ODP!
Join us to talk about services, issues, and Covid.
Get the answers you need to speak up and live
yo…
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Feb
13
Mon. Feb. 13 2023, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
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Mon. Feb. 13 10am to 12pm
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 h…
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Feb
24
Fri. Feb. 24 2023, 1 to 3pm (Eastern Time)
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Fri. Feb. 24 1 to 3pm
Let's Speak Up!
Do you know your rights?
Are you getting what you want and need?
Join us to learn all about speaking up.
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Feb
10
Fri. Feb. 10 2023, 11am to 12:30pm (Eastern Time)
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Fri. Feb. 10 11am to 12:30pm
Let's Speak Up About
Life in the Community!
Life in the Community can mean you get to choose
The home you live in
The people you l…
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Feb
7
Tues. Feb. 7 2023, 6 to 7pm (Eastern Time)
Online (Contact SAU1 for info on how to join!)
Disability Unity Networking Events (DUNE)
SAU1 will be holding online virtual meetings
for self advocates to Speak Up with
OUR VOICES UNITED AS 1
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Feb
21
Tues. Feb. 21 2023, 6 to 7pm (Eastern Time)
Online (Contact SAU1 for info on how to join!)
Disability Unity Networking Events (DUNE)
SAU1 will be holding online virtual meetings
for self advocates to Speak Up with
OUR VOICES UNITED AS 1
SAU1 staff hold up 1 finger to show tha…
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Feb
6
Mon. Feb. 6 2023, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Mon. Feb. 6 10am to 12pm
All About Relationships!
The different kinds
How we make them
Healthy relationships
Unhealthy relationshi…
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Feb
20
Mon. Feb. 20 2023, 12 to 2pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Mon. Feb. 20 12 to 2pm
All About Jobs!
Your rights
Planning to work
Finding a job
Keeping your job
Workplace accommodations
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