AAIDD 145th Annual Meeting & Siblings

March 17, 2021

The AAIDD Annual Meeting is coming up and they have 3 sibling sessions! The Sibling-in-Law: A Key Social Support in the Lives of Adults With IDD I Found My Sibling Sister/Brother! A Study on Coping in Adult Siblings of Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Participating in a Support Group A Four-Country Comparative Analysis of…

Leave for Siblings: A Call for Participants

March 13, 2021

Calling all siblings! Have you ever experienced any difficulties requesting leave from work to help support your brother or sister? What are your perceptions of the current Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? Currently, siblings are not explicitly covered under the FMLA but may be eligible to take job-protected unpaid leave under certain circumstances. The…

BIPOC Sibling Roundtable Part 3

March 10, 2021

Our conversation continues and you’re invited! Join the Sibling Support Project, Special Needs Siblings, and The Sibling Leadership Network for our third BIPOC Sibling Roundtable on March 18th at 5:00 p.m. Pacific/7:00 p.m. Central/8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This event features the experiences, insights and perspectives of Black, Indigenous and other People of Color who have…

Access to COVID-19 Vaccines: Issues and Barriers for Persons with Disabilities

March 10, 2021

Join the Great Lakes ADA Center for a Special Session: Access to COVID-19 Vaccines: Issues and Barriers for Persons with Disabilities. “As the federal government and states increase distribution and delivery of vaccines for the Corona virus, barriers to these vaccines for persons with disabilities have emerged. Join us as our speakers address policies regarding…

SLN Joins in a Letter to the CDC for Vaccine Prioritization

March 8, 2021

The Sibling Leadership has joined various other disability and medical advocacy groups in signing a letter targeted specifically to the CDC asking them to move people with developmental disabilities into Tier 1b of vaccination prioritization. People with developmental disabilities, are at higher risk than the general public, and vaccine prioritization should be based on mortality…

The Countdown to the Disability Policy Seminar Has Begun

March 5, 2021

The countdown to the Disability Policy Seminar has begun and the Sibling Leadership Network is a Promotional Partner! The Disability Policy Seminar offers the opportunity for passionate advocates, self-advocates, experts, and professionals in the field to come together and learn about key issues that affect them most. After two days of training and learning, attendees…

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March 4, 2021

This March, the SLN is observing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month which amplifies the efforts of organizations such as the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners including the Association for University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and National Disabilities Rights Network (NDRN)to highlight the diversity and successes of this community as well…

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…

The Power of Black Disabled Representation During Black History Month

February 27, 2021

Check out this amazing piece from Rooted in Rights’ Kris McElroy! The Power of Black Disabled Representation During Black History Month Image: Brandi Lyon Photography/Shutterstock “Each February, the United States celebrates Black History Month. It is a month that brings about many different emotions for me, ranging from excitement and pride to pain, grief, and…

Calculate Your Caregiver Salary

February 26, 2021

“Calculate your caregiver salary and create an invoice that you can send to your representatives to let them know how much you should be earning for your care work! In the past decade, several states have passed legislation that ensures compensation for family caregivers, and certain programs, such as Medicaid, have stipulations about reimbursement for…

AAIDD 145th Annual Meeting & Siblings

Leave for Siblings: A Call for Participants

BIPOC Sibling Roundtable Part 3

Access to COVID-19 Vaccines: Issues and Barriers for Persons with Disabilities

SLN Joins in a Letter to the CDC for Vaccine Prioritization

The Countdown to the Disability Policy Seminar Has Begun

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

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

The Power of Black Disabled Representation During Black History Month

Calculate Your Caregiver Salary

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