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January 16, 2008

Did You Get the SABE Newsletter?

Here’s a note from Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) chair Julie Petty:

Hello, everyone.

Welcome to SELF ADVOCACY NATION by Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (click link).

Please enjoy this report on what is happening around the nation with self-advocacy. I am very proud and honored to be a leader in this great movement. After you read the Nation, I hope you can see the power of self-advocacy. Feel free to pass this on to others.

Thank you for all your support.

Peace,
Julie

1.	Group Activity
2.	Resource


1.	Group Activity Read aloud SABE’s goals on pages 4-5 of the newsletter (click link above). Compare SABE’s goals with the goals of your local group. Let SABE know what you are working on by e-mailing SABEnation@gmail.com. [Return to top]


2.	Resource You can learn more about SABE and how to get involved by visiting their Web site (www.sabeusa.org), or you can e-mail chair Julie Petty at SABEnation@gmail.com. [Return to top]

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Today’s Trivia Question:

What state has the largest number of people still living in state institutions? (Hint: look for answer in the Self-Advocacy Nation newsletter).

(The answer will be published in the next Memo.)

Answer to January 9th Trivia Question:
b. Lower the minimum wage

Question was: Which of the following is NOT one of the goals of SABE?

a.	Eliminate institutions
b.	Lower the minimum wage
c.	Equal employment opportunities for equal pay for all people
d.	Affordable and accessible housing for all people in the community

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