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.

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.

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

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…

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.

Happy National Disability Voter Registration Week

2021 Disability Vote Summit

Caregivers Count 11th Annual Conference

MI-DDI Spanish Language COVID-19 Vaccine Infographics

Teaching the Importance of Giving Back

COVID-19 Vaccines and Masking Guidance

Racial Healing in Communities of Color through Disability Culture and Arts

2021 AAPD Portraits of Empowerment

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

Free Childcare Available While You Get Vaccinated

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