Self-Advocates of Indiana

11/06/2025

Join Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) on November 18, 2025 from 11-1 EST for the SABE Region 5 Conference.

If you are person with a developmental disability living in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin~ this conference is for YOU!

We'll be talking about self-advocacy, what SABE is working on, and discussing what issues you're working on in your state organizations.


We hope to see you there!!

Join us on November 18, 2025 from 11-1 est for the SABE Region 5 Conference. If you are person with a developmental disability living in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, or Wisconsin~ this conference is for YOU!

We'll be talking about self-advocacy, what SABE is working on, and discussing what issues you're working on in your state organizations.

We will be holding elections for the SABE Board of Directors at this time as well.

Registration is required. The link is https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JqfE7yCZTqWzBPpTfBJpNQ

We hope to see you there!!

If you have any questions, please contact SABE Advisor, Renee at renee@sabeusa.com

09/03/2025

Need a headshot? We’ve got you covered! CEO John Dickerson will be at the picnic manning our photo booth. Come get a serious or silly (or both) photo taken. Photos are printed out on site so you can take your new picture home with you!



[ID: images 1 and 3 show a man taking photos of individuals and groups; images 2, 4, and 6 show headshots of smiling women; image 5 is a table of photos held in photo holders.]

09/01/2025

It’s important to plan for the future. Advance Directives are legal documents that give you the power to say what your wishes for medical care are in case you become seriously ill and unable to advocate for yourself. Indiana Disability Rights will be at the picnic with pro-bono (free) lawyers to help you set up your own Advance Directive!



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08/28/2025

It wouldn’t be summer without a proper cookout! Register to the SAI Picnic and get all your favorite summer foods: hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, mac n cheese, sno cones and more! Thanks to -American-Catering-Company for catering this year's picnic!



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Transcribed Text:

JOIN US FOR OUR
SAI ANNUAL PICNIC
LET'S CELEBRATE
FRIENDS • MUSIC • FOOD
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 10AM-2PM EST
HUMMEL PARK CHARLESTON PAVILION
5373 SUGAR GROVE RD., PLAINFIELD, IN 46168]

08/27/2025

As Medicaid changes are being discussed and made at the state and federal level, it’s more important than ever to ensure that you are sharing your story to let policy makers know how Medicaid supports you in living your good life. Not sure where to start? The SAI Annual Picnic will have a Medicaid Storytelling Booth where our Family Advocates will help you share your story and make sure it gets shared with policy makers!



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08/27/2025

Thank you to for this great article about SAI and the work your chapter does to help encourage self-advocacy in our West-Central Region! Curious about how you can start a chapter or become involved? Visit saind.org to learn more!

https://www.mynoblelife.org/2025/08/self-advocates-of-indiana

Self-Advocates of Indiana (SAI) empowers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through statewide advocacy, education, and support.

08/26/2025

The SAI Picnic is a great time for our different chapters to meet and learn about what other chapters across the state are doing. Here are some photos of some of our chapters enjoying picnics past. Make sure your chapter is registered so you can make some great memories together as a team!



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08/19/2025

Did you know the Self-Advocates of Indiana Annual Picnic on September 5th will be DJ-ed by a former SAI Board Member? Fulton Express was founded by Shawn Fulton (Former SAI Board President and The Arc of Indiana’s Advocacy Engagement & Education Manager) in 2002. Shawn then sold the business to his best friend and fellow SAI Board Member Erik Smith.

Be sure to register for our picnic so you can listen to our DJ and shake your groove thing!



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08/18/2025

One of the crowd’s favorites at our Annual SAI Picnic is our wonderful Caricature Artist Rolando! Here are some happy folks showing off their new art. If you register to attend this year’s picnic on September 5th from 10am-2pm at Hummel Park in Plainfield, you could have your very own caricature to show off!

What is your favorite part of the picnic? Let us know in the comments!

[ID 1: A man with dark hair wearing a blue shirt sits across from a man in a gray shirt. The man in the blue shirt is drawing a caricature. There is a long line of people waiting.

ID 2: A man in a red jacket proudly holds up a caricature of himself.

ID 3: A man with dark hair wearing a blue shirt sits across from a man in a light green jacket. The man in the blue shirt is drawing a caricature. There is a long line of people waiting.

ID 4: A man in a blue shirt and jacket proudly holds up a caricature of himself. There is a group of people behind him, one of whom is holding another caricature.]

08/15/2025

Today is the last day for Early Bird Pricing for the SAI Annual Picnic! Don’t miss your chance to register before the price increases! Early Bird Pricing ends at 5pm EST.



[ID: Flyer for the SAI Annual Picnic on September 5, 2025, at Hummel Park, Plainfield, IN. Transcribed Text: SAI ANNUAL PICNIC Friday, September 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EST Hummel Park, Charleston Pavilion 5373 Sugar Grove Rd. Plainfield, IN 46168 Register Online at saind.org FOOD, GAMES, DANCING, FUN! Self-Advocates of Indiana Save the Date!]

08/08/2025

Mark your calendars for Friday, September 5th at Hummel Park in Plainfield, IN from 10 AM to 2 PM EST! Celebrate the incredible work of self-advocates across our communities with great food, fun games, music, and helpful resources.

Don’t miss the early bird registration discount!

Head to saind.org/event-registration to get started!

07/03/2025

Join Shawn and other self-advocates for Shawn's Social Hour! The third Wednesday of every month, come hang out on Zoom with self-advocates from around the state. Chat, make friends, and generally enjoy yourself -- all right here: https://bit.ly/ShawnsSocialHour