SAPNA - Self Advocacy Power Network for All Events | March 2023
How to join the SAPNA events
For video and audio by computer or smartphone, get the passcode from Rita any time before the event! Call 724-588-2378 or Email
The day of the event, go online then enter the passcode or join right from SAU1’s events calendar and enter the passcode.
For just audio from a smartphone, tap and wait to hear “You are in the meeting now.”
For just audio on any phone, dial 646 876 9923, then meeting ID 223 344 5555 ##
Families, staff, and guests are welcome to listen and learn.
March 2023 Events will be posted when the calendar is released. Stay Tuned!
PA Family Network Events | March 2023
Peace of Mind, Long Term Planning
- Get information and strategies on handling Long Term Planning
- Identify services/supports so you and your loved one can live a good life
March 1 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
- Learn practical strategies and skills that encourage healthy relationships and sexuality while mitigating risk
- Discuss boundaries, relationships, risks, and self-advocacy skills
- Learn 4 steps to healthier relationships
March 2 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Waiver Basics Workshops- Part 1 and 2
Join the PA Family Network in this 2-part workshop to learn how waivers can support your loved one. Target Audience: Families with individuals just entering the system
- Address the importance of having a vision of your loved one’s needs to live a good life
- Basic information of how to register, apply and access waiver services
Register for Part 1 at 10:00am- https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMof–pqT8jHdZ2JnpajH01RsjpJKmFEg-g
Register for Part 2 at 1:00pm- https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYsdO2opj4jGtGrtOaLACNkdxijOoL41vzK
March 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Safety in the Community- Siblings
- sharing practical skills and strategies for safety at home, work, and in the community;
- identifying possible ways to apply LifeCourse Framework and Tools in useful, flexible, and simple ways;
- supporting each other by discussing steps toward a vision for remaining safe within our community while living a meaningful and good life.
NOTE: Siblings attending the workshop will be welcome to attend a 30 minute sibling-only networking opportunity after the presentation.
Register Here- https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqdeivqTwjE92r_kfl8nKw73m81kH2wQVZ
March 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Expand upon Service Definitions discussed in Waiver Basics (101 Part 2)
- Learn more about the various services defined under waivers and some of their limits, requirements and options
Register for Part 1 at 10:00am- https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUocuqvqj4jGtPuzqYKkTtca46N2J2gUrXC
Register for Part 2 at 1:00pm- https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEucemtqz0tE917e8MYtCVf92863Yrq60GI
March 8 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Obtain information and identify services, supports, and resources
- Utilize the LifeCourse Framework to plan for transitions in early childhood, school age, high school, adulthood, aging, and through medical transitions
Register Here- https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUrcuqsqD8qE9dwwFdQ0DTu3Q9Ur9hHV23W
March 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Waiver Basics Part 1
- Address the importance of having a vision of your loved one’s needs to live a good life
- Basic information of how to register, apply and access waiver services
Register Here- https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMocOiuqzwuE9WrSojURcNJOXcRKGfcyfG7
March 13 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Waiver Basics Workshop- part 2
- Address the importance of having a vision of your loved one’s needs to live a good life
- Basic information of how to register, apply and access waiver services
Register Here- https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYof-GhrTsrGNBi1tntzebKRCOpQyzQkhU0
March 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Waiver Basics Workshop- Part 1 and 2
- Address the importance of having a vision of your loved one’s needs to live a good life
- Basic information of how to register, apply and access waiver services
Register for Part 1 at 10:00am- https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0lf–vpjgiG9yxGLysX84rat3sQycXRkWt
Register for Part 2 at 1:00pm-https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIuc-GvqDouHdW1_myloekZqdDvE0Agfx-H
March 20 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Waiver Basics, Part 1 Siblings
- Address the importance of having a vision of your sibling’s need to live a good life
- Basic information of how to register, apply and access waiver services
Register here- https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrcO6hrTsrHtE8xSYPDSiRWQ1WWMg4B0gc
Waiver Basics Part 2- Siblings
- Address the importance of having a vision of your sibling’s need to live a good life
- Basic information of how to register, apply and access waiver services
Register here- https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAudOmhqDoiE9IipyHuRwWa6kMCbf0HXfz2
March 29 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Emergency Preparedness Summits
Join SUMMITS unique to your region and learn how to prepare for all types of emergencies from your LOCAL experts
8:30AM-4:00PM
Wednesday, March 15th- South Central (York, PA)
Monday, March 20th- Central Region (State College, PA)
Tuesday, March 21st- Western Region (Cranberry Twp, PA)
Thursday March 23rd- Northeast Region (Wilkes-Bare, PA)
Monday, March 27th- Southeast Region (Philadelphia, PA)
Breakfast/Lunch Provided
Free To Attend
Travel Stipend Provided
Free To-Go Emergency Bag ($100 Value) for Waiver Participants
Support Staff are welcome and encouraged to attend!
Summit Sessions
- Interacting with Law Enforcement
- Tools to Use Before an Emergency
- I-PREPARE: Make a plan using this unique tool created by a self-advocate
- Emergency Management & Red Cross: Not Just for Large-Scale Disasters
- Panel Discussion and Q & A with LOCAL First Responders Police/Ambulance (EMS)/Fire/Emergency Management Agency
