December 3rd 2023, is the 31st annual International Day of Persons With Disabilities (IDPWD). It waS after International Human Rights Month.
So, what is IDPWD? The IDPWD website tells us the United Nations (UN) has always believed firmly in creating a world in which all people are appreciated, accepted, and an important part of their society and community.The UN wanted to draw attention specifically to the disability community to help others understand the struggles that those with disabilities face. The hope is to create a more unified world where people with disabilities can take part in their society and community regardless of their disability.
The UN and IDPWD hope to accomplish this mission by:
We here at SAU1 work with people with disabilities and their allies to create an organization and a community that embodies the above characteristics. We celebrate not only how far we have come as an organization, but how far the disability community has come over the years.
We learn from the disability community daily because our organization is run by self advocates for self advocates. You can learn from our self advocate, too, by coming to one of our virtual or in person events. Our events are accessible for all. Check out our events calendar for more information!
Our optimism and our hope for the future of people with disabilities is what keeps our mission alive. We want all people with disabilities to be included in their community, which is exactly what this day is all about. We believe that knowledge is power, and we want to empower those with disabilities to use it!
Our act to help people with disabilities in Pennsylvania speak up and be the powerful self advocates we know them to be. This moves our mission forward so that we can impact people with disabilities, not only in Pennsylvania, but also around the world! So what do you say, can you take the time to celebrate with us today? Check out our website to learn more about how you can power up with us!
Jun
21
Fri. June 21, 2024 1 - 7PM (Eastern Time)
Wildcat Mansion 4849 US Route 322 Franklin, PA 16323
Fri. June 21, 2024
1 - 7PM
Wildcat Mansion
4849 US Route 322
Franklin, PA 16323
Free Admission
Lunch, Dinner, and
Snacks
Our Day Together
1 pm Check in and…
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Jun
3
Mon. June 3 2024, 11 to 6PM (Eastern Time)
Hoss's Steak and Sea House 1261 South Main Street Greensburg, PA 15601
Mon. June 3, 2024
11AM - 6PM
Hoss's Steak and Sea House
1261 South Main Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
Free Admission
Lunch, Dinner, and
Refreshments
Our Day Toget…
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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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Jun
10
Mon. Jun 10, 2024, 1 to 7PM (Eastern Time)
Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration 215 Jacob Murphy Lane Uniontown, PA 15401
Mon. Jun 10, 2024
1 - 7PM
Fayette County Behavioral Health Administration
215 Jacob Murphy Lane
Uniontown, PA 15401
Free Admission
Lunch, Dinner, and
Refreshmen…
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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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May
10
Fri. May 10 2024, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
Zoom (Link and phone info in description)
Fri. May. 12 10am to 12pm Special guest from ODP, Candi Walton, will be following up on our talk last month about the results of the 2023 Supporting Families Survey. Then we will have…
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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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