SUFU Blog
Ask Me Anything – Part One with Marco Orlando
ASK ME ANYTHING – PART ONE Marco Orlando Hey gang! I hope my readers have been doing all right for themselves lately, wherever they may be. I’ve been thinking outside the box and I thought I’d do something a little different this time around. I’ve been noticing...
Self-Advocates write a letter to Representative Pingree
Speaking Up For Us Self-Advocates wrote a letter to Representative Pingree to thank her for signing on to H.R. 1529. This is to 'amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or...
Guest Post Alicia from Springvale
Today we welcome Alicia from the Springvale Chapter. She shares with us how Speaking Up For Us changed her life. "How did SUFU Change my life?" When I joined SUFU I had no clue what it was at first. Since my best friend Stacy Smart has actually spoke to me on...
Krista’s Boredom Busters: Cloud Clay
Welcome back Krista with another Boredom Buster. This week we have Cloud Clay! This can be a great thing to be creative with and also a stress reliever. Sometimes we all just need something to fidget with or squeeze to get the stress out. Thanks Krista! ...
“SOMETHING WORTH FIGHTING FOR” from Marco Orlando
“SOMETHING WORTH FIGHTING FOR” Marco Orlando I had a discussion with members of the Bangor Chapter recently, and I drew some parallels between the civil rights movement of the 1960s and the concurring federal disability rights efforts that came about not soon after. I...
Krista’s Boredom Busters – A Walking Taco for Taco Tuesday and Cinco De Mayo
It's Cinco De Mayo on Taco Tuesday! Or is it Taco Tuesday on Cinco De Mayo? Either way it is a delicious combination. Krista is sharing with us today a way to enjoy the day! Krista’s Boredom Busters Hello everyone. Hope you are all doing well and welcome...
May The Fourth
It is May 4th and for Many of you that means Star Wars Day! You might be having a Star Wars marathon today. Whether you are snacking on your chips and guacamole in the shape of Yoda or maybe Tie Fighters are more your style. We hope today is a great day for you. If...
Krista’s Boredom Busters – A May Day Basket
Krista’s Boredom Busters Welcome everyone!!!!!!! May is almost here and what comes with May but spring. The month of May is associated with Mother’s Day, but there is a forgotten tradition called May Day. What is May Day you ask? May Day is a public holiday...
Self-Advocates work together to send letters
Speaking Up For Us Self-Advocates worked together to send letters to Congressional Delegates in Washington D.C. after signing onto a letter with over 300 national and state organizations to protect the civil rights of students with disabilities in our country. Those...
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