Members of SAU1s Power Board and Staff take a break from the Fall 2019 board meeting to pose for a photo with fingers raised to show they are united as 1.
June 13, 2025
We are proud to share this information from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) about email addresses you can reach out to to get support for questions and issues. The PDF linked to the…
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June 12, 2025
Did you know, accessible buildings are at risk? The federal government is trying to quietly change the rules under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act so that builders would not have to foll…
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June 12, 2025
We are proud to share about this upcoming FREE event from Youth MOVE PA and the Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers' Association (PMHCA). Check out the information below for more about the ev…
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June 6, 2025
SAU1 is proud to share the information below from our friends at Disability Rights Pennsylvania. Keep reading to find out more about how they've made homeless shelters and services in Philadel…
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June 4, 2025
We are proud to share another way for you to speak up to your Senators about Medicaid and SNAP
from our friends at The Arc of Pennsylvania. Keep reading below to find out how you can kee…
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May 29, 2025
Speaking up to protect Medicaid is more important than ever! Check out the newest information below from Disability Rights Pennsylvania about what Congress is doing and find out how you can u…
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May 29, 2025
SAU1 knows that many people rely on SNAP for nutrition and wellness. If SNAP is important to you, please take a moment to contact your legislator using the link below and let them know what…
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May 29, 2025
The PDFs linked to the words "the attached flyer" and "Department of Human Services (DHS) Media Release Form" in the text below are not fully accessible. If you need fully screen reader access…
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May 29, 2025
We are proud to share this information from our Friends at Elevatus! Check out the information below on how you can be part of their Six-Week Sexuality Education Class for Self-Advocates! Rec…
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May 28, 2025
The PDF linked at the end of this post is not fully accessible. If you need fully screen reader accessible versions, please let us know. Call Sierra at 814 201 1345 or email Sierra@sau1.org.…
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May 28, 2025
We are proud to share this from our friend Alyssa and her coworkers at the Milestone Pediatric Complex Care Resource Center NW about their new project. You can check out the message from Alyss…
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May 14, 2025
We are proud to share the important information below from Governor Shapiro's office about a new security feature allowing SNAP users to digitally lock EBT cards and prevent public benefits t…
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May 14, 2025
We are sharing this information from The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). ODP is reissuing ODPANN 25-043 Updates to the Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS) Manual for…
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May 6, 2025
We are sharing this information from Kelli Sanderson, an Associate Professor of Special Education at California State University Long Beach (CSULB), and Dr. Meghan Burke (Vanderbilt University…
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May 5, 2025
We are sharing the important updates about Social Security below from our friends at Disability Rights PA so you can stay up to date with what the new changes mean. Knowledge is power! Frie…
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May 1, 2025
We are proud to share the information below from the Imagine Different...Achieve Different Coalition about their ALTERNATE FAMILY RECRUITMENT FORUM coming up on May 21. PLEASE JOIN US FOR A…
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April 24, 2025
We are proud to share the information below from Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute about an opportunity for autistic self advocates and parents or caregivers of autistic f…
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April 23, 2025
We are proud to share the information below from The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). ODP is sharing the following announcement: ODPANN 25-041 Open for Public Comment: Proposed Support…
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April 17, 2025
Did you know that May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month? Check out the information below from our friends at TechOwl and sign up to go to one, some, or all of their Augmentative and A…
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April 17, 2025
The fight to protect Medicaid is not over. Check out the information below from Disability Rights Pennsylvania to find out how you can use your voice and speak up to tell Congress Hands Off Ou…
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April 15, 2025
SAU1 is proud to share this information from the Office of Developmental Programs. Room and Board Training The Office of Developmental Programs’ (ODP) is excited to announce the Room…
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April 15, 2025
SAU1 is sharing this from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). ODP is sharing this important announcement from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). U.S. Food and Drug Administ…
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April 7, 2025
SAU1 is proud to share this opportunity from The Institute for Health and Disability Studies at the University of Kansas for people with disabilities to make their voices heard! Speak up! The…
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April 7, 2025
SAU1 is proud to share the following information about an upcoming General information Session for Support Coordination Organization Performance-Based Contracting with the Pennsylvania Office…
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April 3, 2025
SAU1 is sharing this information below from the Department of Human Services Office of Developmental Programs (ODP). This is an this updated Health Alert on Possible Measles Exposure. It inclu…
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April 3, 2025
SAU1 is proud to share this information about upcoming webinars with PA ABLE where you can learn about PA ABLE and Social Security Disability Programs. Home Webinars Resources Contact Join o…
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April 2, 2025
SAU1 is proud to share this from the folks at Pennsylvania Health Law Project, Pennsylvania Health Access Network, and J. Badger Consulting Check out their webinar on April 8th to learn more a…
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March 31, 2025
April is Autism Acceptance Month! Attached please find a proclamation from Governor Josh Shapiro recognizing and celebrating the diverse nature and qualities of individuals with Autism. Imag…
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March 27, 2025
SAU1 is proud to share this paid opportunity for people who meet the criteria: Must live in PA Have a disability Have one of the following: Blind or low vision Deaf or hard of hearing have tr…
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March 26, 2025
If you are in the Philly area, check out the info below from the Philadelphia Autism Project Philadelphia Autism Network about upcoming events. Hello Philly! Below are 12 announcements about…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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June 13, 2025
We are proud to share this information from the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) about email addresses you can reach out to to get support for questions and issues. The PDF linked to the…
June 12, 2025
Did you know, accessible buildings are at risk? The federal government is trying to quietly change the rules under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act so that builders would not have to foll…
June 12, 2025
We are proud to share about this upcoming FREE event from Youth MOVE PA and the Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers' Association (PMHCA). Check out the information below for more about the ev…
June 6, 2025
SAU1 is proud to share the information below from our friends at Disability Rights Pennsylvania. Keep reading to find out more about how they've made homeless shelters and services in Philadel…
June 4, 2025
We are proud to share another way for you to speak up to your Senators about Medicaid and SNAP
from our friends at The Arc of Pennsylvania. Keep reading below to find out how you can kee…
May 29, 2025
Speaking up to protect Medicaid is more important than ever! Check out the newest information below from Disability Rights Pennsylvania about what Congress is doing and find out how you can u…
May 29, 2025
SAU1 knows that many people rely on SNAP for nutrition and wellness. If SNAP is important to you, please take a moment to contact your legislator using the link below and let them know what…
May 29, 2025
The PDFs linked to the words "the attached flyer" and "Department of Human Services (DHS) Media Release Form" in the text below are not fully accessible. If you need fully screen reader access…
May 29, 2025
We are proud to share this information from our Friends at Elevatus! Check out the information below on how you can be part of their Six-Week Sexuality Education Class for Self-Advocates! Rec…
May 28, 2025
The PDF linked at the end of this post is not fully accessible. If you need fully screen reader accessible versions, please let us know. Call Sierra at 814 201 1345 or email Sierra@sau1.org.…
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