We talk a lot about self advocacy at Self Advocates United as 1 (SAU1), but what is self advocacy?
According to dictionary.com the definition of self advocacy is,”The practice of having mentally handicapped people speak for themselves and control their own affairs, rather than having non handicapped people automatically assume responsibility for them”.
While that may be the definition, self advocacy is so much more than a definition, it is an action, it is about taking control of your own life.
The power of self advocacy is knowing that no matter what, your words matter, and you can speak up. It is important for you to know that you hold the power to be your own advocate. You can tell people in your community and family what you want and need. All you have to do is speak up!
It is important that you have a good support system around you so that you can speak up in whatever way works best for you. If you are comfortable speaking for yourself that is great. But if you need support, it is important that you have a team around you who can help you speak up for what you want and need.
Those supports will look different for everyone. You may need help communicating your whole idea or just need support in making sure that what you need happens. Either way it is okay. Self advocates, allies, and their support staff can get these resources if they know where to look.
For many, finding information about learning to speak up is the hardest part. That is why organizations like SAU1 are so important. As an organization, SAU1 can help teach people to speak up, learn about their rights and how to find a job, plus learn what services are available to them. SAU1 helps people learn to live their life, their way.
Self advocacy can help you unlock the power of your own potential just by using the power of your own voice to speak up for yourself and others.
You can unlock your voice, be with people just like you, and learn to speak up! So..what are you waiting for? Join us at one of our virtual events or in person to learn all about self advocacy. You can view our event schedule on our website. We can’t wait to see you!
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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