Posts by Self Advocates Becoming Empowered
Links to Videos and Resources Shared During SARTAC Zoom Meetings
January 21, 2021 LGBTQ Civil Rights Movement Click here to get the PowerPoint used for this discussion. All the information presented is also in Our Common History: Fighting for the Rights of People. This is a SARTAC plain language booklet about Civil Rights. Click here to see this easy to read 13-page booklet January…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccine Information in Plain Language
This 4-page booklet was created by and for people with intellectual disabilities. It is written in plain language. It includes basic information people need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine. Please take a minute to provide feedback. Thank you.
Read MoreSABE National Self-Advocacy Conferences
Every 2 to 4 years, Self Advocates becoming Empowered (SABE) hosts a national conference. Many describe these events as a “family reunion” where self-advocates from across the country come together to celebrate our accomplishments. It is a time to share our latest tips, tools and concerns about advocating for disability rights. Here are videos highlighting…
Read MoreHistory: Self-Advocates Planning First Self-Advocacy Conference in USA
This 12-minute video shows you what a self-advocacy group looked like in 1976. This is our history. Watch and learn for self-advocates from Oregon in 1976 planning the First National Self-Advocay confrence in the United States.
Read More2018 Roland Johnson Award honored Jeff Ridgeway and Bill Krebs
Roland Johnson was an outspoken person and leader in our national self advocacy movement. He was one of the founding members of SABE. SABE gives the Roland Johnson Award to honor a self advocate for his or her hard work in the self advocacy movement. The 2018 Award was given to two people. In memory…
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