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Teaching the Importance of Giving Back

The Fisher Family Edith and Erik recognizeĀ the importance of giving and they are passing this value down to their children. Ā What started as an annual backyard BBQ in 2014Ā to bring together family and friendsĀ became an annual fundraiser back in 2017 as a way to raise money and contribute to a charity important to them.Ā  It…
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COVID-19 Vaccines and Masking Guidance

Hot off the presses! Check out this great and informative piece with contributions from our very own Policy & Advocacy Co-Chair Tiffany Banks, MSW, LCSW! COVID-19 Vaccines and Masking Guidance Find this and more in our COVID-19 Resources Center.
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ASN: How to Best Support Siblings of Individuals with ASD

Check out this interesting article on Autism Spectrum News; How to Best Support Siblings of Individuals with ASD. “Typically developing siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have a unique set of needs that often go overlooked and unnoticed. These needs are generally social and emotional in nature and can affect siblings at any…
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Promoting Vaccine Confidence in Neurodivergent Communities: Lessons Learned from Stakeholder Engagement and Social Media Outreach

AUCD Webinar Alert: Promoting Vaccine Confidence in Neurodivergent Communities: Lessons Learned from Stakeholder Engagement and Social Media Outreach Thursday, August 26, 2021 2:00 p.m. ET – 3:00 p.m. ET Location: Zoom Meeting Webinar Description This webinar will present lessons learned from a project that seeks to promote vaccine confidence in the disability community during the…
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Racial Healing in Communities of Color through Disability Culture and Arts

Check out the amazing Healing Illinois initiative on promoting racial healing in communities of color through disability culture and arts! Art+Conversation Series Facebook:Ā https://tinyurl.com/HealingIL-AC-FB YouTube:Ā https://tinyurl.com/HealingIL-AC-YT Post-Event Interview Series Facebook:Ā https://tinyurl.com/HealingIL-Interview-FB YouTube:Ā https://tinyurl.com/HealingIL-Interview-YT
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SLN Members Webinar Series #1: Policy & Advocacy Tips & Recommendations

SLN Members Webinar Series #1 Policy & Advocacy Tips & Recommendations By SLNĀ Policy & Advocacy Chairs, Tiffany Banks & Nina Bihani August 26th, 2021 The Policy and Advocacy chairs of the SLN present their tips and recommendations for making the most out of your advocacy efforts. No previous knowledge is required! We will begin with…
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2021 AAPD Portraits of Empowerment

Check out the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)’s 2021 Portrait of Empowerment series, which features AAPD’s Summer Interns. “For Summer 2021, AAPD hosted the Summer Internship Program virtually. The internship program is a 10-week leadership and career development opportunity for interns with disabilities. AAPD places college students, graduate students, law students, and recent…
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NCAPPS Webinar: Person-Centered Supports in Popular Culture

Upcoming webinar from NCAPPS: Person-Centered Supports in Popular Culture Aug 18, 2021 01:00 PM in Eastern Time “The stories we tell ourselves in popular culture reflect and, in turn, shape the world in which we live. Our classical and contemporary shared stories influence our perceptions of everything, including the support systems used and sometimes created…
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SLN Podcast #4 – Dating, Love & Sexuality from a Sibling’s Perspective with Sheena Brevig

This month we discuss dating, love & sexuality from a siblings perspective with sibling Filmmaker, Relationship & Communication Coach and Creative Entrepreneur, Sheena Brevig. Links mentioned in this episode: Dating With Cerebral Palsy Youtube Video Sheena’s Website SLN’s Self-Advocacy Resources page (links to Sex Talk for Self-Advocates) Sean’s T-shirts SLN’s COVID-19 Resource Center You can…
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New Book Illustrates Opportunities for Community Living for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Check out this amazing new FREE publication from The Administration for Community LivingĀ at U.S. Health & Human Services “A new book, 30 Years of Community Living for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities, brings to life the 30-year evolution of integration and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in American society. In 52…
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