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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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Event Info from Philadelphia Autism Project Philadelphia Autism Network
July 10, 2024
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!
We hope you are doin…
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Strength in Diversity: Embracing Disability Pride
July 8, 2024
July is Disability Pride Month. The Columbia Climate School says that the reason that disability pride is celebrated in July is because The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, was passed…
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My Life My Way: The Power of Freedom
July 5, 2024
As we celebrate Independence Day this July, we also would like to highlight what freedom means to self advocates. In their own words freedom means, "I have the same rights as all members of th…
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From Declaration to Celebration: Exploring the Legacy of the 4th of July
July 4, 2024
Most of us know July 4th as America's birthday. Today, we will learn why we celebrate this holiday. The Library of Congress tells us that on July 4th 1776, the Second Continental Congress pas…
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Autism & Anxiety Treatment Research Study Opportunity
July 2, 2024
Sharing the information below from the University of Pennsylvania and Baylor College of Medicine.
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Putting People First: SAU1 Speaks Up About Wellness at Work
June 24, 2024
As we swing into summer here at SAU1, we want to take a moment to recognize and celebrate Employee Wellness Month. We take the health and wellness of our employees very seriously. As professio…
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Embracing Liberation: The Rise of Juneteenth as America's Newest Federal Holiday
June 19, 2024
Today is June 19th. Today, we celebrate the holiday known as Juneteenth. You might be asking yourself, what is Juneteenth, and why do we celebrate it? These are great questions. Keep reading t…
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My Life My Way: The Power of Respecting Individuality
June 10, 2024
As people, we all have differences that make us who we are. Whether you are a member of the disability community or not, everyone wants their individuality respected. Looking at the My Life My…
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Inclusive Activism: Amplifying Voices at the Intersection of LGBTQIA+ Pride and Disability
June 3, 2024
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. SAU1 is proud to speak up against unfair treatment of people with and without disabilities who are part of the LGBTQA+ community. The Library of Congress tells u…
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Powering Our Mission: The Power of Thalia Dafermos
May 27, 2024
For this month’s Powering Our Mission blog we will be getting to know SAU1 Vice President Thalia Dafirmos. She lives in Chester County Pennsylvania. Thalia found SAU1 in an interesting w…
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My Life My Way: The Power of Quality in Your Life
May 20, 2024
All month long we have been focusing on what we here at SAU1 like to call My Life, My Way. In case you missed it, so far we have covered advocacy, communication, and choice and control. For th…
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2024 PA Community of Practice Transition Conference: Charting Your Course Scholarships Offered
May 17, 2024
SAU1 is sharing this information from the Department of Human Services. The PDF available at the pattan.net link below is not fully accessible. If you need a screen reader accessible version,…
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Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Policy Team Virtual Office Hours for Individuals and Families
May 13, 2024
Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Policy Team Virtual Office Hours for Individuals and Families Wednesday, June 12th, 2024 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM The Office of Developmental P…
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My Life, My Way: Speaking Up About Choice and Control
May 13, 2024
At SAU1, you will hear a lot that self advocates need to have choice and control over what happens in their life. Choice and control are just two of the 15 core values that need to be respecte…
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True Friendships Project and Learning Sessions
May 9, 2024
Hi there, I hope you're doing well. My name is Alex, and I am the Project Coordinator for Values Into Action. I am reaching out to you regarding our True Friendships Project and its upcoming e…
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My Life My Way: Communication and the Power of Speaking Up
May 1, 2024
Last week we started talking about the Self Advocate Values for an Everyday Life. Last week we focused on advocacy. If you missed it, or just need a refresher, feel free to read about advocacy…
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April 2024 Technology Taskforce Newsletter
April 30, 2024
SAU1 is sharing the latest edition of the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Technology Taskforce Newsletter: Technology Today. Technology promotes inclusion, diversity, and participation…
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Powering our Mission: The Power of Chris Moore
April 22, 2024
For this month's Powering Our Mission blog we will be getting to know Ambassador and Power Coach Chris Moore. Chris has been a member of SAU1 staff since 2018. Chris lives in Montgomery County…
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My Life, My Way: Self Advocacy Explained By Self Advocates
April 17, 2024
SAU1 grew to be the organization we are today in large part because the rights of people with disabilities were not being validated by people providing support to those with disabilities. So,…
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May 2024 ODP Training and Event Calendar
April 15, 2024
SAU1 is sharing this May 2024 Training and Event Calendar from the PA Office of Developmental Programs. The attached PDF is not fully accessible. If you need a screen reader accessible version…
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Inclusive Awareness: Shedding Light on Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the Disabled Community
April 8, 2024
Writer’s Note/ Content Warning: This blog talks about sexual assault. Please make sure to follow SAU1’s number one rule, “take care of yourself,” whatever that means fo…
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Coloring the World with Acceptance: Autism Acceptance Month
April 1, 2024
In 2021, April was changed from Autism Awareness Month to Autism Acceptance Month, by The Autism Society of America. At the time, Autism Society of America CEO and president, Christopher Banks…
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Powering Our Mission: The Power of William Brewer
March 25, 2024
This month for the Powering Our Mission blog, we will get to know Ambassador/Power Coach William Brewer. William does presentations for SAU1 all over Pennsylvania but resides in Delaware Count…
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Submit, Update, or Change Your PA Voter Registration by April 8!
March 22, 2024
SAU1 is sharing the information below from the PA Department of Human Services. The attached PDF of the information in different languages is not fully accessible. If you need a screen read…
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ODP Policy Team Virtual Office Hours for Individuals and Families
March 19, 2024
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 <https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/525418561434772059>
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) invites individu…
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The Power of Her: Celebrating Women's History Month
March 18, 2024
Along with Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, March is also Women’s History Month. The movement to create Women's History Month started early in 1980. Communities began to recognize the imp…
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Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund is reopening on March 18
March 13, 2024
HARRISBURG, PA – The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency today announced that the Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund will be reopening on Monday, March 18, 2024, to homeowners strugg…
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Going Green for a Cause: Celebrating National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
March 11, 2024
March is National Cerebral Palsy (CP) Awareness Month. The goal of National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month is to celebrate and bring awareness to this condition and to add to funding and resea…
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Power Up With SAU1: The Power of Positivity
March 4, 2024
Today is March 1st. Not only is it the start of a new month but it’s also known as Be Positive, Do Something Positive Day. The whole idea was started by a man named Harold Cameron, who h…
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Powering Our Mission: Getting to Know Founding Member Oscar Drummond
February 26, 2024
Past President, and SAU1’s Lead Power Staff, Oscar Drummond smiling and holding an award from the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University presented to Self Advocates United as 1,…
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Opening Eyes, Opening Minds: Ways to Celebrate and Support Low Vision Awareness
February 12, 2024
February is Low Vision Awareness Month. The Optometry Center for Vision Therapy says low vision is “vision loss that cannot be corrected by medical, surgical, or corrective lens treatmen…
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Championing Diversity: The Importance of Black History Month
February 5, 2024
Dr. Carter G. Woodson NOTE: The word Negro is used in this blog post. It is used to show the history of Black History Month, and what it and the Association that started as part of it were cal…
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Unseen Battles: Eating Disorders Among People with Disabilities
February 1, 2024
During this first week of February, we want to shine a light on something that affects many people, including people in the disability community, eating disorders. What is an eating disord…
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