Accessibility Coordinator
Hi, my name is Sierra Shipton.
I live in Mercer County and I am the Communications Coordinator for SAU1. I started in May 2019 as the Administrative Coordinator and became the Communications Coordinator in January 2020. At the end of January 2023, I became the Accessibility Coordinator.
It is important to me to be a self advocate because I don’t want others to decide what matters in my life and what doesn’t. I want to live my life, my way and not the way someone else thinks I should. Being a self advocate helps me let people who do not have disabilities know about things that affect people with disabilities.
I started at SAU1 because I believe in the mission and vision of SAU1 and wanted to use my skills to tell other people about what it means to be a self advocate, what SAU1 does, and help SAU1 grow.
My favorite thing about SAU1 is that we get the work done but we also have fun. We work as a team and support each other. I hope that I can help SAU1 connect with more self advocates so that they can have everyday lives, too!
In my life outside of SAU1, I like to read, spend time with my family, watch cooking and baking shows on TV, and write.
I graduated from high school in 2007. I have a bachelor’s degree in biblical and religious studies from Grove City College. I got my master’s degree in communications online from Spring Arbor University.
My vision for my everyday life is to have my own house, get married, have kids and have at least one dog someday.
I don’t have a pet right now, but I like dogs.
My favorite food is pasta, eggs, pizza, or grilled cheese. I don’t think I can choose just one!
Dec
8
Fri. Dec. 8 2023, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. Dec. 8 10am to 12pm Do you have questions about or issues with the supports and services for people with intellectual disabilities and or autism (ID/A) in PA? Join us for our mon…
Click on the event title to read more
Dec
18
Mon. Dec. 18 2023, 6 to 8pm
11 N. Sharpsville Ave. Sharon, PA 16146
When? December 18, 2023 6 to 8pm
Where?Community Library of the Shenango Valley
11 N. Sharpsville Ave.
Sharon, PA 16146
Who?Open to the Public. People with disabilities
and their guests a…
Click on the event title to read more
Dec
19
Tues. Dec. 19 2023, 10am to 11:30am (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Tues. Dec. 19 10am to 11:30am
For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day of the event,…
Click on the event title to read more
Dec
21
Thurs. Dec. 21 2023, 1pm to 2:30pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Thurs. Dec. 21 1pm to 2:30pm
For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day of the event,…
Click on the event title to read more
Dec
5
Tues. Dec. 5 2023, 10am to 11:30am (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Tues. Dec. 5 10am to 11:30am
For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day of the event,…
Click on the event title to read more
Dec
7
Thurs. Dec. 7 2023, 1pm to 2:30pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Thurs. Dec. 7 1pm to 2:30pm
For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day of the event, g…
Click on the event title to read more
Nov
28
Tues. Nov. 28 2023, 10am to 11:30am (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Tues. Nov. 28 10am to 11:30am
For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The da…
Click on the event title to read more
Nov
30
Thurs. Nov. 30 2023, 1pm to 2:30pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Thurs. Nov. 30 1pm to 2:30pm
For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day…
Click on the event title to read more
Dec
12
Tues. Dec. 12 2023, 10am to 11:30am (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Tues. Dec. 12 10am to 11:30am
For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day of the event,…
Click on the event title to read more
Dec
14
Thurs. Dec. 14 2023, 1pm to 2:30pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Thurs. Dec. 14 1pm to 2:30pm
For video and audio by computer or smartphone,
get the passcode from Carla anytime before the event!
Call or Email
The day of the event,…
Click on the event title to read more