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Apply to be the 2022 Vice Chair of the SLN Board

We invite you to become a leader on the SLN Board of Directors.  Our SLN Board is comprised of a dedicated group of volunteers from across the country.  We welcome siblings and sibling supporters to help us chart the future of the organization by serving on the Executive Committee of the Board.  The SLN is accepting…
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Programming for Multiple Siblings with ASD: Tips to Promote Family Success

Check out this interesting article from Autism Spectrum News. Programming for Multiple Siblings with ASD: Tips to Promote Family Success “Current data suggest that if a family has one child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the chance their second child will also have that diagnosis is 2-18% (Autism Speaks, 2020). If the family has two…
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Resource Spotlight: COVID-19 Vaccine Social Stories

Check out these useful Social Stories By Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition (Chicagoland DPOCC) and Institute on Disability and Human Development! COVID Vaccine Social Story-English COVID Vaccine Social Story-Spanish Find these and more in our COVID-19 Resource Center.
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Family Opportunity for Preschool Sibling Support

Does your child with a disability have a typically-developing brother or sister, age 3-5? The founders of SIBSHOPS, a widely used peer-support program for siblings, have created an app especially for parents and typically-developing children, ages 3-5. The SIBTime app features bedtime stories, brief exercises, a parent forum, and other activities that support young siblings’…
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2021 Ohio SIBS Annual Conference

Don’t miss the 2021 Ohio SIBS Annual Conference! November 6th, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Check out all the details on the Ohio Sibs Conference page.  
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Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau

Have you read Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau yet? Emily Ladau, an internationally known disability rights activist, writer, and speaker (and SLN’s former Communications Consultant) just released her AMAZING new book: Demystifying Disability WHAT TO KNOW, WHAT TO SAY, AND HOW TO BE AN ALLY By EMILY LADAU Do yourself a favor and grab a…
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Supporting Adults with IDD to Safely Engage in Online Social Relationships

Great new webinar coming up from AAIDD.  Don’t miss it! Supporting Adults with IDD to Safely Engage in Online Social Relationships September 29, 2021 3:00 pm ET Presented by: Mary Jo Krile, PhD, University of Kentucky Social media, dating app, and internet use can be beneficial for connecting with others. It can also be risky.…
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Uber and Lyft Transportation Programs for Vaccines

Check out this information on the Uber and Lyft transportation programs for vaccines below. Lyft 2-1-1 partnership hotlines by state For individuals Individuals may be eligible for a free ride with Uber through the Vaccine Access Fund Reach the service by calling their partner, GoGoGrandparent at (855) 921-0033 Say that you would like to book…
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Inclusive Policing, Improved Public Safety: A Conversation on Disabilities and Policing

Check out IDAC’s congressional briefing on policing and disabilities! September 23, 2pm -3pm EDT Link to register: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwlcO6urD0pGdJHtsSLqWHS2qZKzdA8CJsx Description: Policing in the U.S. has become a contentious issue in recent years, but the role that disability plays in interactions with law enforcement has largely been left out of the conversation. People with intellectual and developmental…
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2021 Healthy Brain Webinar Series for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Check out the fourth webinar in 2021 Healthy Brain Webinar Series for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities! Tailoring, Targeting, and Addressing What Matters: Supporting People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Who are Living With Dementia Tuesday, September 21, 2021 1:00 pm CT REGISTER HERE This presentation will discuss the state of dementia care research and its implications for supporting…
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