Webinar: Safe Visitation Through Boosters

February 1, 2022

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) and The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care are co-hosting a webinar on COVID-19 boosters to support safe visitation and promote family connections for long-term care residents on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 3:30 PM ET/2:30 PM CT/12:30 PM PT. The webinar will explore the important role families…

Registration now open: Disability Policy Seminar

January 24, 2022

The SLN is happy to announce that we are once again a promotional partner for this year’s Disability Policy Seminar! The Disability Policy Seminar is a 3-day seminar for advocates, self-advocates, experts and professionals in the field to come together and learn about key issues that affect them the most. Date: March 28 – 30,…

Join the SLN’s new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

December 13, 2021

The SLN is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize a need to devote energy and action toward these critical issues and therefore we are creating a DEI Committee. We welcome all who are interested in joining this committee, especially siblings from diverse backgrounds. Being a member of this committee will provide you with…

When In-Person Support Isn’t an Option

November 17, 2021

Check out these three tips for advocating for a hospitalized patient during a pandemic. “Having a loved one in the hospital is hard enough, but being told you cannot visit them is a reality that countless families have endured through the COVID-19 pandemic. In any situation where hospitals and other healthcare facilities have stopped or…

Supporting Families Summit 2021

November 12, 2021

The 10-year anniversary of the National Agenda for Supporting Families with a Member with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (developed at the Wingspread Conference) provides an opportunity to celebrate a decade of learning and discuss today’s context and the current reality of supporting families in several key priority areas, such as: Enhancements to state service system structures Initiatives exploring…

Happy National Family Caregivers Month

November 5, 2021

Happy National Family Caregivers Month! We want to recognize and celebrate all sibling caregivers all month long! About NFCM from the ACL: “Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and…

National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021

October 2, 2021

Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month! “The theme for NDEAM 2021, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment and community involvement during the national recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. NDEAM is held each October to commemorate the many and varied contributions of people…

The ADA Turns 31 on July 26th

July 16, 2021

July 26th marks the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. How are you celebrating? Check out these upcoming ADA related events: ADA Anniversary Update Tuesday – July 20 at 2-3:30 pm [Eastern] Free (registration required by July 19) Register: Webinar Series: ADA Audio A Smattering of ADA Cases Worth Noting for Past Three Years (2019-2021)…

‘Frances made this happen!’ Jo Whiley on how her sister saved lives in the pandemic

July 15, 2021

Check out this sibling story in the Guardian. “The DJ was offered a vaccine before her learning disabled sister, who caught the disease. She discusses Frances’s illness, the campaign to change the priority list and the return of Glastonbury” ‘Frances made this happen!’ Jo Whiley on how her sister saved lives in the pandemic ‘People…

Resource Spotlight: Know Your Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic Series

July 9, 2021

The National Disability Rights Network has a great list of videos about you and your siblings’ rights during the pandemic and how to address if you think they are being violated. check this list out HERE. “The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting every community in the nation. Shuttering schools and workplaces, slowing public transportation, and delaying…

Webinar: Safe Visitation Through Boosters

Registration now open: Disability Policy Seminar

Join the SLN’s new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

When In-Person Support Isn’t an Option

Supporting Families Summit 2021

Happy National Family Caregivers Month

National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021

The ADA Turns 31 on July 26th

‘Frances made this happen!’ Jo Whiley on how her sister saved lives in the pandemic

Resource Spotlight: Know Your Rights during the COVID-19 Pandemic Series

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