SAAC is an advocacy group that represents people with developmental disabilities. We support leadership, independence, and choice.
To raise awareness and the quality of life for all self-advocates through leadership, education, and full participation in the community.
We “lead by example” and teach advocacy so people can have the life they want. We are leaders creating change in ourselves, our homes, and our community through independence, choice, decision-making, and speaking up for ourselves. We network with agencies, families, professionals, and other advocates.
Here are some of our Advocacy in Action Activities:
Feeling Safe, Being Safe (FSBS) is an emergency preparedness program created by self-advocates in California and adopted by SAAC. There are 25 certified FSBS trainers
Best Buddies Hawaii creates opportunities for one-to-one friendship, integrated employment and leadership skill building for individuals with developmental disabilities. SAAC helped to create the University
The membership hosted their Leadership Summit on May 30, 2018. Over 130 SAAC members from all 7 chapters attended the event. During the activities, Office
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