Ambassador, Power Coach
Hi, my name is William Brewer.
I live in Delaware County and I am a Power Coach for SAU1. I travel all over the state to places like Harrisburg, State College and Altoona.
I fight for self advocacy by presenting for SAU1. I present about the LifeCourse, everyday lives, and Let’s Get to Work because knowledge is power! If I stopped working for SAU1, I would feel sad. I started working at SAU1 in 2008.
It is important to me to be a self advocate because it is better for everyone when they can say yes or no to what they want. In 2018, I was going to work at a program for a few hours a week. In 2019, I chose to go to Utility Works. Utility Works is a shared art studio in Lansdowne. Now I go 3 days a week and I have my own studio. I wanted this so I said YES! SAU1, SAPNA, and Utility Works are important to me.
I became part of SAU1 because I like to meet new people. My favorite thing about SAU1 is going to new places and meeting new people. I hope I can give power to people like me and help them follow their dreams like me.
In my life outside of SAU1, I go to Utility Works on Monday, Wednesday and Friday to work on my art. On Tuesday, I go out with Jesse and Taylor, my support workers. I got out to eat with Jesse and see new places. I work on bracelets and necklaces with Taylor. I won a SARTAC Fellowship in July. I am teaching three workshops and in September I am hosting an art show at Utility Works. I enjoy making art with Erin, my support worker, at Utility Works.
I graduated from high school in 2007.
My vision for my everyday life is to move into an apartment near my art studio, live by myself, and do things by myself.
I have a cat and a dog. The dog’s name is Champ and the cat’s name is Kitten. I like that Champ and Kitten play with their toys.
My favorite food is pepperoni pizza.
Feb
17
Fri. Feb. 17 2023, 11:30am to 12:30pm (Eastern Time)
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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
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Feb
13
Mon. Feb. 13 2023, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
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)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
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)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
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
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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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