Welcome to the SABE Website!
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) is the self-advocacy organization of the United States. Founded in 1990, we have been working hard for the full inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in the community throughout the 50 states and the world for 21 years. Our non-profit advocacy organization is run by a board of self-advocates representing 9 regions of the country.
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The 2012 SABE Conference is now accepting registrations! Please go to www.sabeconference2012.com to register today!
FREE CONFERENCE CALLS AND WEBINAR
People Taking Responsibility for Advocacy in Their Own Lives!!!
Hmmm...who is the boss in your life? It is amazing how many Self-Advocates lead the way by speaking up to legislators and serving on boards. But when you take a closer look, you may be surprised at what you see. When it comes to your life, are you really in charge? Many peer leaders do an excellent job speaking up for others but are reluctant to ask for support to make changes in their own lives. Join us to hear stories from peer leaders who have struggled with this issue.
Tuesday April 10th
2:00 to 3:00 (East Coast time) 1 to 2 Central; 12 to 1 Mountain; 11 to 12 Pacific
It is free but you need to sign up! Click on this link to sign up
https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/s/showReg?udc=xj440oc5bifd
Long Road Home 2012
Long Road Home is a week of events leading up to the anniversary of Olmstead on June 22.
Our Goal: The events are scheduled to celebrate the Landmark Supreme Court Olmstead Decision. The events are intended to bring public awareness to the meaning and spirit of the decision and to the many people with disabilities still waiting for that decision to be implemented so they can be freed from institutions across the USA so they can live a meaningful quality of life in their community of choice.
Click here to learn more information about hosting a 'Long Road Home' event in your state! The next conference call will be held on May 7, 2012 at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
Current SABE News
Find out what's going on with SABE!
- View the SABE Organizational Table-a helpful chart to understanding SABE's initiatives
- Message to State Organizations about the Self-Advocacy Summits
- Information about Proposed Self-Advocacy Information and Training Centers- Click on this link and print this out for Your State Summit!
- SABE Calls For Strong Support of National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) Report on Closing Sheltered Workshops
- Read the National Disability Rights Network Report here and read SABE's statement of support in HOT TOPICS" in Resources. Print out a flyer and pass it out to your friends and co-workers! Click here!
- SABE Webinar March 27 2012 Making Information Accessible
- ADA Accessible Meetings
- National ADA Center Fact Sheet on Effective Communication
- Getting Your Message Across: Communicating With People With Intellectual Disabilities
Current SABE Surveys
- Survey on Self Determination: Fill out SABE's latest survey on self determination in your state!
- Survey on Employment and People with Disabilities: Help us work to improve employment for people with disabilities.