SLN Podcast #5 Setting Boundaries & Self-Care with Lisa Matthews

September 13, 2021

This month we sit down and talk about setting boundaries and self-care as a sibling with SLN’s very own Lisa Matthews. Resources mentioned in this episode: Unbreakable Spirit (The Sisterhood folios Book 7) Breaking The Code of Silence, Now! SLN’s COVID-19 Resource Center Eventbrite Meetup You can stream this episode on any of these platforms:…

The Sibling Leadership Network is Awarded the 2021 Community Care Corps Grant

September 10, 2021

We are honored to announce The Sibling Leadership Network was awarded the 2021 Community Care Corps grant! Community Care Corps is a national program created to support innovative local programs, using volunteers to help older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers in need of non-medical assistance to remain living in their homes. Tens of…

COVID-19 Vaccination among People with Disabilities

September 9, 2021

Some interesting data from the CDC is now accessible. Take a look. COVID-19 Vaccination among People with Disabilities “The CDC is providing information on COVID-19 vaccination rates among people with disabilities by age and race/ethnicity based on the Household Pulse Survey (HPS). HPS is a rapid-response survey of adults aged ≥18 years led by the…

Happy National Disability Voter Registration Week

September 8, 2021

Our Vote is Our Power! National Disability Voter Registration Week (NDVRW) is September 13-20, 2021. Check out AAPD’s NDVRW page for ideas on how to make this year’s NDVRW count! Our vote has the power to make sure that the laws and leaders we choose work for and not against us! Register to vote at…

2021 Disability Vote Summit

September 7, 2021

The National Disability Rights Network and the American Association of People with Disabilities will be hosting the 2021 Disability Vote Summit on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM EST. At the virtual Summit, we will explore: The power of the disability vote Lessons learned from 2020 turnout How to use data to mobilize the…

Caregivers Count 11th Annual Conference

September 4, 2021

Check out the FREE Caregivers Count 11th Annual Conference this year! “The 11th Annual Caregivers Count Conference is tailored specifically for family or informal caregivers who are caring for older adults.” Check out their event page for all the details and registration. Check out the caregivers section of our Adult Resources page for more.

MI-DDI Spanish Language COVID-19 Vaccine Infographics

September 3, 2021

Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute has six new Spanish plain language infographics on the COVID-19 vaccine. Access these resources on their COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence landing page, under “Plain Language Infographics (Spanish)”. Help share these resources to promote vaccine confidence! MI-DDI Spanish Language COVID-19 Vaccine Infographics Find this and more in our COVID-19 Resources Center.

New COVID-19 Information Materials from the CDC

September 1, 2021

Have you talked to your sibling about how to stay safe from #COVID19? Access CDC’s free materials for people with Intellectual Disabilities to help you start the conversation: https://go.usa.gov/xFvXw Find more in our COVID-19 Resource Center.

Teaching the Importance of Giving Back

August 31, 2021

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

COVID-19 Vaccines and Masking Guidance

August 30, 2021

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.

SLN Podcast #5 Setting Boundaries & Self-Care with Lisa Matthews

The Sibling Leadership Network is Awarded the 2021 Community Care Corps Grant

COVID-19 Vaccination among People with Disabilities

Happy National Disability Voter Registration Week

2021 Disability Vote Summit

Caregivers Count 11th Annual Conference

MI-DDI Spanish Language COVID-19 Vaccine Infographics

New COVID-19 Information Materials from the CDC

Teaching the Importance of Giving Back

COVID-19 Vaccines and Masking Guidance

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