Plan Ahead with The Arc’s Center for Future Planning®

February 28, 2018

Do you know an adult with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) who needs help planning for the future? The Arc is here to help! The Arc’s Center for Future Planning® supports and encourages adults with I/DD and their families to plan for the future. Future planning is important in creating a guide for a…

Upcoming Event: Sibling Multicultural Roundtable Discussion Featuring Panel of Siblings of People with Disabilities in Chicago

February 28, 2018

We are pleased to announce a Sibling Multicultural Roundtable Discussion Featuring a Panel of Siblings of People with Disabilities in Chicago, IL. The purpose of this event is to bring together siblings of people with disabilities from diverse backgrounds and provide a space to have an open discussion about various parts of their identity. This Multicultural…

Disability Day of Mourning – March 1st, 2018

February 26, 2018

Since 2012, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, ADAPT, Not Dead Yet, the National Council on Independent Living, the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund and other disability rights organizations have come together at local vigils across the country to remember disabled victims of filicide–disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers. This day, known as the Day of Mourning, is a time…

Study Highlights Importance of Developing Care Plans for Children with Disabilities

February 23, 2018

A recent article shares findings from a study that “fewer than half of parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities make long-term plans about who will take over their child’s care” in the instance the parent no longer can provide care. The study’s lead author, Meghan Burke, is SLN’s Research Chair and professor of special education at…

Call for Research Participants: Residential and Respite Services Survey

February 21, 2018

A researcher is conducting a survey of families of adults with disabilities to explore the factors associated with different types of residential placements and respite care services for adults with disabilities. The survey will take less than 30 minutes to complete. The survey is anonymous and voluntary and the responses are confidential. Your responses will…

Disability Resource Spotlight: Voter Registration Drive Toolkit

February 19, 2018

As we honor President’s Day, remember the importance of getting out there to vote! If you’re working to ensure that voters with disabilities in you area are registered to vote, this Voter Registration Drive Kit from Election Tools is a helpful resource. Use the kit to help you plan a local drive. For more information on…

SiblingResources.org Announces New Free Online Courses

February 16, 2018

SiblingResources.org is thrilled to announce the launch of two free, online self-paced courses to provide information and resources about the experiences of siblings of people with disabilities. One course is for siblings of adults with disabilities and the other is written for service providers. In these courses, you will find written resources, video presentations, audio clips, and a…

Celebrating Sibling Love on Valentine’s Day!

February 14, 2018

Here at the Sibling Leadership Network, we’re all about celebrating the bond between siblings. And what better time to share a little sib love than Valentine’s Day? We asked members of our board and committees to share why they love their sib, and today, we’re sharing their answers with all of you! I love my…

A Sibling Reflects on Why We Should Never Use the “R-Word”

February 12, 2018

Meghan Hussey, a member of our Diversity & Social Justice Committee, recently wrote a powerful piece on spreading the word to end the “r-word.” “Words get their power by how they are used in a culture,” Meghan writes. “In our culture it was clear: a particularly low name to call someone or something was the…

Calling for a Disability-Inclusive Approach to Paid Leave

February 9, 2018

February marks the 25th anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). A recent op-ed in The Hill, calls upon policymakers to take a disability-inclusive approach to paid leave policies. Read more: From family leave to inclusive paid leave — the importance of the disability lens

Plan Ahead with The Arc’s Center for Future Planning®

Upcoming Event: Sibling Multicultural Roundtable Discussion Featuring Panel of Siblings of People with Disabilities in Chicago

Disability Day of Mourning – March 1st, 2018

Study Highlights Importance of Developing Care Plans for Children with Disabilities

Call for Research Participants: Residential and Respite Services Survey

Disability Resource Spotlight: Voter Registration Drive Toolkit

SiblingResources.org Announces New Free Online Courses

Celebrating Sibling Love on Valentine’s Day!

A Sibling Reflects on Why We Should Never Use the “R-Word”

Calling for a Disability-Inclusive Approach to Paid Leave

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