Self-Advocacy Advisory Council (SAAC)

The Self-Advocacy Advisory Council (SAAC) helps folks with I/DD find and create a supportive network that helps them live the life they want through leadership, education, and full participation in the community.

Each neighbor island has its own SAAC chapter. Every chapter comes together in the Statewide SAAC meetings to collaborate and share updates and resources.

Bylaws

SAAC friendly reminders

Tri-fold brochure

Agendas & Minutes

SAAC Website

For all islands

Maintaining over 200 members statewide and providing funds and staff resources to support itself.
Continuing to hold monthly meetings and train-the-trainer events; “All about My Empowerment.”.
Supporting self-advocates to join community groups and boards, and promoting “Nothing About Me Without Me.”
Supporting the self-advocates to be self-employed through Feeling Safe, Being Safe trainings, and teaching public and private agencies, offices, and schools on the importance of emergency preparedness.
Collaborating with the Developmental Disabilities Network Partners to provide leadership training, education, skill building, and assistance in helping self-advocates develop partnerships with other organizations and advocacy groups that represent a range of diverse cultures and disabilities.