Please register for How to Develop an Effective Financial Literacy Program for Persons with Developmental Disabilities on Sep 26, 2013 2:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5684747047999006721 Financial education fosters financial stability for individuals, families, and entire communities, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As more people with I/DD are living self-determined lives, it is critically important that they,…

Currently, there is a United Nations treaty focused on protecting the human rights of persons with disabilities by setting these rights out in detail and focusing on implementation. Disability groups and allies are focused on bringing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) before the Senate to officially validate this convention through the U.S.…

The Sibling Leadership Network is pleased to share our expertise about the sibling experience in an upcoming webinar hosted by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR). Title: Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities: What Professionals Need to Know A sibling is often the longest-lasting relationship in a person’s life, and siblings play key roles in…