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My Life My Way: The Power of Feeling Connected in Your Community
As people, we all want to feel connected to our community. Whether someone has a disability or not, being part of a community is what makes us feel as though we have a place in the world in which we live. For self advocates being connected means, “I am a full member of my community with respect, dignity and status. The people around me know me as a person, welcome and accept me.” A connection to the community will look different for different people.
Here are some ways we thought of to stay connected to your community:
- Getting to know your neighbors.
- Going to free community events such as meals, concerts, and other social events and meeting new people.
- Becoming a member of a church or other group.
- Volunteering with organizations you know about
However you choose to get involved, always know that you are valued and important. Speaking up and getting to know people is one great way to stay connected. When you speak up and use your voice powerful connections are made. So speak up, use your power, and stay connected!
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Jan
14
Special Event: Join us to learn about Waiver Amendments!
Tues. Jan. 14 2025, 1 to 3pm (Eastern Time)
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Dec
20
Power Talk with ODP!
Fri. Dec. 20 2024, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
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Fri. Dec. 20 10am to 12pm Join us for our monthly chat with staff from the PA Office of Development Programs (ODP), the government office that oversees and funds those supports and se…
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Jan
10
Power Talk with ODP!
Fri. Jan. 10 2025, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
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Fri. Jan. 10 10am to 12pm What questions or concerns do you have about supports and services for people with intellectual disabilities and or autism (ID/A) in PA? Join us for our mo…
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Feb
14
Power Talk with ODP!
Fri. Feb. 14 2025, 10am to 12pm (Eastern Time)
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Fri. Feb. 14 10am to 12pm What questions or concerns do you have about supports and services for people with intellectual disabilities and or autism (ID/A) in PA? Join us for our mont…
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Jan
24
All About Your Life: Choice and Control!
Fri. Jan. 24 2025, 10 to 11:30am (Eastern Time)
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Fri. Jan. 24 10 to 11:30am
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Feb
28
All About Rights! Part 2
Fri. Feb. 28 2025, 10 to 11:30am (Eastern Time)
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Fri. Feb. 21 10 to 11:30am
Continued from Fri. Feb. 21
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Feb
21
All About Rights! Part 1
Fri. Feb. 21 2025, 10 to 11:30am (Eastern Time)
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Fri. Feb. 21 10 to 11:30am
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Feb
7
All About Relationships!
Fri. Feb. 7 2025, 10 to 11:30am (Eastern Time)
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Jan
3
All About Our Wellness!
Fri. Jan. 3 2025, 10 to 11:30am (Eastern Time)
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Jan
31
All About Jobs!
Fri. Jan. 31 2025, 10 to 11:30am (Eastern Time)
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Fri. Jan. 31 10 to 11:30am
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