http://www.fcs.uga.edu/events/event/supported-employment-webinar-free The Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD) at the University of Georgia is hosting a series of free webinars regarding supported employment.   Space is limited so register today! These interactive webinars are designed to address the subject matter in a focused, hour-long format. While the content is specific to mental health and employment, anyone concerned…

Through the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS),  the TN chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network, is offering a futures planning session focusing on both the legal and financial aspects of planning for an individual with special needs.  While TABS is primarily focused on the perspectives of siblings, parents are also welcome…

This project, which is led by Drs. Kelly Hsieh and Sandra Magaña, at the University of Illinois at Chicago, aims to engage adults (aged 18 and older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, caregivers, or workers – especially those from diverse backgrounds – to participate in a five year study on health behaviors…

The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation is seeking exemplary professionals, and/or persons experiencing disability and/or family members of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are currently working or volunteering in the field of inclusive services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for an intensive one-year Public Policy Fellowship in Washington, D.C.…

The SLN accomplishes its mission through the work of dedicated volunteers. Committees, each one devoted to its own area of leadership, are open to all members of the SLN.   We’d love to have you participate in the work of supporting siblings throughout the lifespan by joining a committee.   Also, the following committees seek co-chairs:  Support…