Unfair and Unequal: Covid-19 and People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Webinar

February 15, 2021

Webinar alert! Unfair and Unequal: Covid-19 and People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities The Lurie Institute for Disability Policy at Brandeis University Unfair and Unequal: Covid-19 and People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Webinar Monday, February 22, 2021 11am Central Time Join the Lurie Institute and the Community Living Policy Center for a webinar discussion…

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…

BIPOC Sibling Roundtable 2

December 21, 2020

On November 18th, a BIPOC Sibling Roundtable was hosted by The Sibling Support Project, Special Needs Siblings, and the Sibling Leadership Network. We are thankful for this wonderful experience that was moderated by Jeniece Dortch, Founder and Executive Director of Special Needs Siblings, and each of our panelists for sharing their experiences, insights and stories. If you were unable to attend…

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Turns 14

December 13, 2020

Today marks the 14th anniversary of The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)! Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP) were adopted on 13 December 2006, as the first comprehensive human rights treaty of the 21st century. It entered into force on 3 May 2008. “The Convention follows…

Welcome to Our New Co-Chairs!

December 4, 2020

We would like to give a warm welcome to our newest Co-Chairs! This year we are welcoming Nina Bihani as our Co-Chair of Policy and Advocacy, Chung eun Lee as our newest Research Co-Chair and Kristin Lanari as our Co-Chair of Chapter Development. Please read more about them below or on our ABOUT US page.…

Our Vote Counts Documentary + More Voting Resources

October 15, 2020

Check out these great new voting videos and resources! OUR VOTE COUNTS DOCUMENTARY Our Vote Counts is half-hour documentary about key disability issues that need exposure before the 2020 election. Created by a team of self-advocates with IDD, the film explains the needs and concerns of people with physical and intellectual disabilities and suggests important…

It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

October 8, 2020

The Sibling Leadership Network is proud to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month! We recognize the often overlooked talents that our siblings with disabilities bring to the workforce. More from The Administration for Community Living: “This is a year of milestone anniversaries for the disability community as we celebrate 30 years of the Americans with…

Journey of a Person with a Disability Survey

October 6, 2020

The Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is part of a cross-Federal government team working to capture stories and experiences of people that have navigated public services in the disability space. “Imagine if the U.S. government understood how each of its services were part of a broader customer journey. How might federal agencies change their…

The Arc’s 2020 National Convention

September 29, 2020

The Arc’s 2020 National Convention is this month! Are you attending? MORE INFORMATION Register HERE The 2020 National Convention will have something for everyone! The Arc is working on the finishing touches and will be able to share the final schedule soon; in the meantime, here’s a glimpse at some of the highlights: General sessions…

Last Chance to Fill Out the 2020 Census!

September 21, 2020

The deadline to fill out the 2020 Census is September 30th! The 2020 Census operational adjustments are due to COVID-19. Make sure you don’t miss your opportunity to count yourself and your siblings in this year’s census! This could create more funding and opportunities within your community! Help make change in English or in Spanish!

Unfair and Unequal: Covid-19 and People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Webinar

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

BIPOC Sibling Roundtable 2

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Turns 14

Welcome to Our New Co-Chairs!

Our Vote Counts Documentary + More Voting Resources

It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Journey of a Person with a Disability Survey

The Arc’s 2020 National Convention

Last Chance to Fill Out the 2020 Census!

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