ASN: How to Best Support Siblings of Individuals with ASD

August 25, 2021

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…

Promoting Vaccine Confidence in Neurodivergent Communities: Lessons Learned from Stakeholder Engagement and Social Media Outreach

August 21, 2021

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…

Racial Healing in Communities of Color through Disability Culture and Arts

August 20, 2021

Check out the amazing Healing Illinois initiative on promoting racial healing in communities of color through disability culture and arts! Art+Conversation Series Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/HealingIL-AC-FB YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/HealingIL-AC-YT Post-Event Interview Series Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/HealingIL-Interview-FB YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/HealingIL-Interview-YT

SLN Members Webinar Series #1: Policy & Advocacy Tips & Recommendations

August 18, 2021

SLN Members Webinar Series #1 Policy & Advocacy Tips & Recommendations By SLN 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…

2021 AAPD Portraits of Empowerment

August 18, 2021

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…

NCAPPS Webinar: Person-Centered Supports in Popular Culture

August 17, 2021

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…

SLN Podcast #4 – Dating, Love & Sexuality from a Sibling’s Perspective with Sheena Brevig

August 16, 2021

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…

New Book Illustrates Opportunities for Community Living for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

August 14, 2021

Check out this amazing new FREE publication from The Administration for Community Living 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…

Free Childcare Available While You Get Vaccinated

August 13, 2021

Did you know? Four of the nation’s largest child care providers are providing free child care to all parents and caregivers getting vaccinated or recovering from vaccination from now until September 6th. 💻Visit http://ow.ly/isV650FI36y 📱Text 438829 📞Call 1 (800) 232-0233 See more in our COVID-19 Resource Center.

New Research Opportunity from the Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota

August 12, 2021

From the Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota: We Need Your Help! Research Study Participants who know someone with a disability Wanted for Interviews We are testing measures to improve person centered Home and Community-Based Services outcomes for people with disabilities. Getting services at home or in the community is important for people with…

ASN: How to Best Support Siblings of Individuals with ASD

Promoting Vaccine Confidence in Neurodivergent Communities: Lessons Learned from Stakeholder Engagement and Social Media Outreach

Racial Healing in Communities of Color through Disability Culture and Arts

SLN Members Webinar Series #1: Policy & Advocacy Tips & Recommendations

2021 AAPD Portraits of Empowerment

NCAPPS Webinar: Person-Centered Supports in Popular Culture

SLN Podcast #4 – Dating, Love & Sexuality from a Sibling’s Perspective with Sheena Brevig

New Book Illustrates Opportunities for Community Living for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Free Childcare Available While You Get Vaccinated

New Research Opportunity from the Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota

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