People with I/DD Deserve to be Prioritized by the CDC for the Vaccine

March 2, 2021

By SLN’s Co-Chair of Policy and Advocacy, Nina Bihani In April of 2020, my brother grabbed an empty suitcase out of the basement and snuck into the garage and put it in the trunk of the car. Then, he corralled my parents and I into the car and insisted we go on a ride in…

Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation COVID-19 ASL Video Series Now Available

February 25, 2021

Georgia Tech’s Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation‘s COVID-19 ASL video series is now available! Check out and share all of these informative videos HERE. Find this and more on our COVID-19 Resources page.

2021 SLN Conference Update

February 24, 2021

Special Announcement! The 2021 8th National Sibling Leadership Network Conference will be held virtually! We look forward to having you join us for this fully online event and we will be sharing complete details in the coming weeks. The Conference will occur on June 18 and 19, with post-conference sessions offered on June 22, 23, and 24.…

2021 Spread the Word to End the Word on March 3rd

February 24, 2021

2021 Spread the Word to End the Word is on March 3rd! Have you taken the pledge yet? “We think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion.…

People With Intellectual Disabilities Are Often Overlooked In Pandemic Response

February 19, 2021

From NPR, the story of one family’s struggles through the pandemic and how similar situations have become the problematic norm in many facilities around the country. Read People With Intellectual Disabilities Are Often Overlooked In Pandemic Response. Peter Prater survived a case of COVID-19 after an outbreak hit his home, the Tallahassee Developmental Center in…

Highlighting African-Americans With Disabilities In Honor Of Black History Month

February 11, 2021

Check out this amazing article, Highlighting African-Americans With Disabilities In Honor Of Black History Month, from Diverseability Magazine ! “As we celebrate Black History Month, which takes place every February, RespectAbility recognizes the contributions made and the important presence of African-Americans to the United States. It is important to note this includes more than 5.6 million…

Autism Society’s Black History Month: February 2021 Toolkit

February 9, 2021

The Autism Society‘s February newsletter is a fantastic resource toolkit celebrating Black History Month! This toolkit provides tons of information and resources related to autism and race. The toolkit also provides resources for Relationship Building & Socialization, COVID-19 Vaccine education and continued COVID-19 support! Check out this wonderful resource list HERE. Find this and more…

Resource Spotlight: National Disability Institute (NDI)’s guide to COVID-19 Stimulus Payments.

February 4, 2021

Resource Spotlight: National Disability Institute (NDI)’s guide to COVID-19 Stimulus Payments. “This page will answer frequently asked questions about the economic impact payments (EIP), also commonly known as stimulus payments. On December 22, 2020, Congress approved a new relief package which expanded EIP payments issued in 2020 as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and…

Mindfulness Continues

January 27, 2021

Did you miss our first two sessions in mindfulness? No problem! The self-paced courses are available until March and our recorded live sessions have been archived and posted to view! Please join us in our 3-part course in mindfulness created just for people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities and their siblings! Our third self-paced…

COVID-19 Accessible Materials: New and Updated Resources on the Georgia Tech Microsite

January 20, 2021

Resource Spotlight: COVID-19 Accessible Materials: New and Updated Resources on the Georgia Tech Microsite Check out this great new resource that provides information for people with disabilities and their families, plain language videos, social stories, policy newsletters related to COVID-19, and tips for managing stress and coping. Find this and more on our COVID-19 Resources…

People with I/DD Deserve to be Prioritized by the CDC for the Vaccine

Center for Inclusive Design and Innovation COVID-19 ASL Video Series Now Available

2021 SLN Conference Update

2021 Spread the Word to End the Word on March 3rd

People With Intellectual Disabilities Are Often Overlooked In Pandemic Response

Highlighting African-Americans With Disabilities In Honor Of Black History Month

Autism Society’s Black History Month: February 2021 Toolkit

Resource Spotlight: National Disability Institute (NDI)’s guide to COVID-19 Stimulus Payments.

Mindfulness Continues

COVID-19 Accessible Materials: New and Updated Resources on the Georgia Tech Microsite

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