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SafeinHome Virtual Town Hall for Families and Caregivers
March 18, 2025
SAU1 is sharing this information from our friends, Lisa Miller and Steph McDonald, and they are hosting a Virtual Town Hall for Families and Caregivers, on Monday, 3/24/25 at 6 PM for anyone i…
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ODP Health Alert - Possible Measles Exposure
March 10, 2025
SAU1 is sharing this information below from the Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). The ODP Health Alert - Possible Measles Exposure and the Measles Clinical…
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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month Proclamation
March 4, 2025
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Attached please find a proclamation from Governor Josh Shapiro acknowledging the many individuals who have developmental disabilities, thei…
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Move Your Way® Into Spring!
March 4, 2025
Move Your Way® Into Spring! The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) is currently seeking individuals that would like to record and share their physical activity participation and provi…
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2024 Information Sharing and Advisory Committee (ISAC) Annual Report
February 26, 2025
SAU1 is sharing this information from ODP. ODP Announcement 25-023 provides more information as well. The PDF of the Announcement linked above is not fully accessible. If you need a screen rea…
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REGISTER NOW: Join us for a Statewide Briefing on Medicaid on 2/21 at 12pm!
February 20, 2025
Congress is currently considering major cuts and harmful changes to Medicaid that would jeopardize the health of the 3 million seniors, kids, people with disabilities, and hardworking famili…
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Individuals & Families - After Hours Policy Discussion with ODP
February 11, 2025
After Hours with Policy from the Office of Developmental Programs: March 18, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM Interactive Session with Individuals and Families Using LifeCourse Tools To Explore…
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Reminder: PADCC Tech Champions Munch & Learn - Feb 12
February 11, 2025
We're sharing the information below about the PADDC Tech Champions Munch and Learn on February 12th from our friends at TechOWL. TechOWLs PADDC Tech Champions have developed a range of materia…
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PADDC Spring Listening Tour
February 11, 2025
PADDC Spring Listening Tour
Schedule Announced
PADDC wants to know what matters most to Pennsylvanians with developmental disabilities and their families. We need your input on how to m…
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National Meeting for People with Developmental Disabilities
February 6, 2025
Thursdays at 1:00 pm ET, Noon CT, 11:00 am MT 10:00 am PT, 9:00 am AT, 8:00 am HST Always the same link htt…
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Disability Rights Pennsylvania Survey on Accessible Pedestrian Signals in Harrisburg
February 4, 2025
Friends- Disability Rights Pennsylvania would like to learn more about the experiences of people who are blind or have low vision who live in, work in, or travel to Harrisburg. We invite inter…
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Application for Improv Project with ID and neurodiverse communities
January 29, 2025
Below is a link to an application for improv classes for a project with Mural Arts. These classes are for those with Intellectual disabilities and those in the neurodiverse community. They ar…
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Performance Based Contracts Webinar for Individuals and Families
January 27, 2025
You’re Invited!
Performance Based Contracting Webinar for Individuals and Families
Thursday, January 30, 2025
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
The Office of Developmental Program…
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UPDATED! Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) February 2025 Training and Events Calendar
January 15, 2025
SAU1 is sharing this February 2025 Training and Event Calendar from the PA Office of Developmental Programs. This has been updated! If you checked out the post on 1/15, please see the updated…
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Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) 5-year Plan Survey
January 9, 2025
Every 5 years the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) is required to develop a State Plan to help guide the work of the Council. The process of creating the next 5-year…
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Seed Award Applications Due Next Month!
January 9, 2025
SAU1 is sharing the information below from our friends at The Philadelphia Autism Project Don't miss this opportunity to bring your ideas to life and make an impact in our community! This is…
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Move Your Way® This Winter!
January 7, 2025
Move Your Way® This Winter! With shorter days and colder temperatures, many people struggle to maintain their motivation for physical activity. Yet, staying active is important in spring,…
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World Institute on Disability: Global Heumann Fellowship
January 6, 2025
World Institute on Disability: Global Heumann Fellowship The World Institute on Disability (WID) advances the inclusion, rights, and justice of people with disabilities with the design…
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How to Recognize a Medical Emergency and When to call 9-1-1
January 6, 2025
SAU1 is sharing this information below from the Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). The PDF linked to the words "Call 9-1-1 in a Medical Emergency" below is…
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Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) External Acronym Guide
January 6, 2025
SAU1 is sharing this information below from the Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). ODP has released an External Acronym Guide. The Acronym Guide is a helpful…
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ODPANN 24-124: Social Security Administration (SSA) Announces 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
December 19, 2024
SAU1 is sharing this information below from the Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). ODP has released an announcement named ODPANN 24-124: Social Security Admin…
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My Life My Way: The Power of Strong Partnerships and Relationships
November 20, 2024
For self advocates, two of the most important things in their lives are partnership and relationships. To self advocates, partnership means "I need people in my life who will honor my life&rsq…
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PADDC Disability Budget Coalition Survey-Please reply by 11/15/24
November 12, 2024
The PA Developmental Disabilities Council is forming and supporting a Disability Budget Coalition. The coalition will advocate for funding in the State Budget. It will focus on budget lines re…
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My Life My Way: The Power of Feeling Connected in Your Community
November 7, 2024
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 wh…
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Statewide Maternal Health Strategic Plan Listening Session
November 6, 2024
The Commonwealth is working collaboratively – Governor Shapiro’s office and the health hub agencies (Health, Human Services, Drug and Alcohol Programs, and Insurance) – to de…
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Powering Our Mission: Getting to Know SAU1 Board Member Lori McFarland
October 28, 2024
Today, we will be getting to know SAU1 board member Lori McFarland. Lori lives in Bucks County Pennsylvania. She became a board member of SAU1 in 2008. Self advocacy is very important to Lori.…
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Disability Rights Pennsylvania Announces Voting Assistance for Voters with Disabilities
October 24, 2024
For Immediate Release Disability Rights Pennsylvania Announces Voting Assistance for Voters with Disabilities Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP), a leader in disability rights legal advocacy…
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Powering Our Mission: Getting to Know SAU1 Board Secretary David Perry
October 21, 2024
David Perry is the secretary for SAU1’s board of directors. David started working with SAU1 in 2018. When asked what his favorite thing about working with SAU1 is, David said, "I wanted…
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Free COVID-19 Tests Mailed to Your Home
October 9, 2024
Get up to 4 free COVID tests mailed to your home. You may order from https://covidtests.gov/. If you need assistance ordering, you may call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 1-888-720-7489). The website of…
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My Life My Way: The Power of Health and Safety
October 8, 2024
This week, we wanted to introduce you to the value of health and safety. To self advocates, health and safety means, “I am healthy and safe in all areas of my life. I and the people aro…
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month Webinar Series
October 2, 2024
October is AAC Awareness Month AAC—Augmentative and Alternative Communication TechOWL, a program of the Institute on Disabilities presents AAC Webinar Series LUNCH AND LEARN ON SEL…
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The Office of Developmental Programs' (ODP) Policy Team Virtual Office Hours (VOH) for Individuals and Families:
September 25, 2024
The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) Policy Team Virtual Office Hours (VOH) for Individuals and Families: Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in Co…
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Achieva Job Opportunities
September 24, 2024
We are sharing these job opportunities from our friends at Achieva. The Embedded Employment Specialist works for Achieva, but will be embedded into and at a large Designated Employer (DE) to…
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Tackling Tough Times in the Disability Community
September 9, 2024
In last week's blog, we talked about National Suicide Prevention Month and preventing suicide in the disability community. This week, we want to share some resources you can use if you are goi…
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ODPANN 24-087: Corrections to Final Rates Starting Fiscal Year 2024-2025
September 5, 2024
SAU1 is sharing this information below from the Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). ODP has released an announcement named ODPANN 24-087: Corrections to Final…
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Beyond the Stigma: Addressing Suicide Prevention in the Disability Community
September 2, 2024
Writer’s Note/ Content Warning: This blog talks about suicide prevention. Please make sure to follow SAU1’s number one rule, “take care of yourself,” whatever that mean…
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Powering Our Mission: Getting to Know Gretchen Laudenslager
August 26, 2024
In this month's Speak Up Spotlight we want to introduce you to Gretchen Laudenslager. Gretchen has been working as an Ambassador and Power Coach for SAU1 since 2017. When asked why self advoca…
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Disability Rights Pennsylvania's Intake System will be closed from August 26, 2024 through August 30, 2024
August 23, 2024
Friends- Disability Rights Pennsylvania’s Intake System will be closed from August 26, 2024 through August 30, 2024. You will not be able to speak with or leave a voicemail message for…
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Penn State Health Seeks Survey Participants
August 19, 2024
SAU1 is sharing this information from Penn State Health. The PDF linked to the words "Please review the attached flyer" in the last sentence below is not fully accessible. If you need a screen…
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ODPANN 24-078 Release of Performance-Based Contracting Frequently Asked Questions
August 19, 2024
SAU1 is sharing this information from the Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). ODP has released a Performance-Based Contracting (PBC) Frequently Asked Questions…
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My Life My Way: The Power of a Successful Life
August 19, 2024
Success looks different for everyone. For self advocates, success means, “I am the best I can be in the goals that I decide. The people around me learn how to support me to achieve my go…
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EBT Skimming Public Service Announcement
August 16, 2024
SAU1 is sharing this information from the Department of Human Services about EBT skimming. The PDF linked to the words "EBT skimming" in the last sentence is not fully accessible. If you need…
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Help Support SAU1: Annual Crawford Gives Fundraiser
August 14, 2024
Help Support SAU1 Through Crawford Gives August 24-27!
The Crawford Heritage Community Foundation's annual Crawford Gives will take place over ninety-six hours from Saturday, August…
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My Life my Way: The Power of Stability in Everyday Life
August 12, 2024
As part of a community, we all want to feel stable in our place within the community. This is true whether you experience disability or not. When asked what stability means to them, self advoc…
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Speaking Up Together: How SAU1 Uses Our Power And You Can Too
August 5, 2024
In last week's blog, we learned that this month is International Peace Month. This week, we want to take some time as an organization to give you some ways to use your power peacefully. If you…
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Promoting Harmony: Exploring the Significance of International Peace Month
August 1, 2024
August is International Peace Month. The Winchester Public Library tells us that peace can mean a time when there was no war, or it can mean a time when a person does something, large or small…
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How SAU1 Uses our Power to Speak Up
July 29, 2024
As part of Disability Pride Month, we want to take the time to highlight the projects that Self Advocates United As 1 is currently working on. We have dedicated ourselves to providing free, in…
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The Importance of Self Advocacy to Self Advocates
July 22, 2024
As part of Disability Pride Month, we want to share what self advocacy means to those that power our mission. These quotes were taken directly from our board members and staff members. SAU1 Pr…
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Supportive Technology Open House - August 6
July 16, 2024
SAU1 is sharing this information from the Department of Human Services about an upcoming technology open house in Philly. The PDF linked to the words "upcoming technology open house" in the la…
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My Life My Way: The Power of Being a Responsible Person
July 15, 2024
Doing what we say you are going to do is part of being responsible and is also part of being a good self advocate. To self advocates, the word responsible means, "I am dependable and honor my…
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