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Siblings Forward Seeking Participants!

Researchers at Boston University are looking for adult siblings with a family member on the autism spectrum to provide feedback on a new program! This NIMH funded research is to develop and conduct preliminary evaluation of a program to help adult siblings of persons on the autism spectrum to work with their families to plan…
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Emergency Preparedness: Even More Important During COVID-19

We would like to end this year’s National Preparedness Month by asking you, “What’s your plan?”  It is important to have a disaster plan in place for your family, especially with the added dangers that COVID-19 has introduced this year. Check out the ACL‘s step-by-step guide to building a plan and list of resources to…
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The Arc’s 2020 National Convention

The Arc’s 2020 National Convention is this month! Are you attending? MORE INFORMATION Register HERE The 2020 National Convention will have something for everyone! The Arc is working on the finishing touches and will be able to share the final schedule soon; in the meantime, here’s a glimpse at some of the highlights: General sessions…
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Learn About Decision-Making

The Arc Center for Future Planning provides many great resources to help you and your siblings with decision making. The Arc’s Center for Future Planning has created free resources to help: Learn about decision-making options for people with IDD Understand the myths and limits of guardianship Learn how to make, review, and adjust a decision-making…
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Supporting School-Age Siblings Worldwide: Sibshops

Director of the Sibling Support Project and SLN Board member, Emily Holl explains the ins and outs of Sibshops in Impact.  She tells us what Sibshops are, their history and the lasting impact they can have on participating sibs. Check out Supporting School-Age Siblings Worldwide: Sibshops Sibshop participants enjoy a laugh playing “The Lap Game.”…
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Building Belonging: The Need for Resources for Siblings of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

Olivia Najdovski explains why and how the Special Olympics is researching the sibling experience. Photo credit: Special Olympics International, Department of Global Youth Engagement Building Belonging: The Need for Resources for Siblings of Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities by Olivia Najdovski   “The relationship between me and my brother, it’s strong…  our bond is strong. Growing…
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Voting With A Disability

Check out this great video, Voting With A Disability by The Autistic Self Advocacy Network and share it with your sibling! Make sure your whole family gets out and votes this fall! Find this and more in our Voting Center.
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Last Chance to Fill Out the 2020 Census!

The deadline to fill out the 2020 Census is September 30th! The 2020 Census operational adjustments are due to COVID-19.  Make sure you don’t miss your opportunity to count yourself and your siblings in this year’s census!  This could create more funding and opportunities within your community!  Help make change in English or in Spanish!
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Resource Spotlight: COVID-19 Financial Resources for People with Disabilities

The National Disability Institute Financial Resilience Center provides resources for COVID-19 Financial Resources for people with disabilities. “National Disability Institute (NDI) understands the devastating impact COVID-19 will have on the financial and personal health of people with disabilities and those with chronic health conditions, as well as their families and communities. This website provides you…
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Institute on Disability and Human Development (IDHD) Webinar Series

Learn from experts and advocates in the Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities field! Webinars are free to attend and free continuing education units (CEUs) are provided. Vote and be Counted! September 23, 2020 12-1pm Central Time Presented by: Timotheus Gordon Jr., UIC-IDHD & Jae Jin Pak, IL Self Advocacy Alliance Cognition Behavior and Mindfulness…
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