Programming for Multiple Siblings with ASD: Tips to Promote Family Success

September 29, 2021

Check out this interesting article from Autism Spectrum News. Programming for Multiple Siblings with ASD: Tips to Promote Family Success “Current data suggest that if a family has one child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the chance their second child will also have that diagnosis is 2-18% (Autism Speaks, 2020). If the family has two…

Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau

September 22, 2021

Have you read Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau yet? Emily Ladau, an internationally known disability rights activist, writer, and speaker (and SLN’s former Communications Consultant) just released her AMAZING new book: Demystifying Disability WHAT TO KNOW, WHAT TO SAY, AND HOW TO BE AN ALLY By EMILY LADAU Do yourself a favor and grab a…

Uber and Lyft Transportation Programs for Vaccines

September 20, 2021

Check out this information on the Uber and Lyft transportation programs for vaccines below. Lyft 2-1-1 partnership hotlines by state For individuals Individuals may be eligible for a free ride with Uber through the Vaccine Access Fund Reach the service by calling their partner, GoGoGrandparent at (855) 921-0033 Say that you would like to book…

2021 Healthy Brain Webinar Series for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

September 18, 2021

Check out the fourth webinar in 2021 Healthy Brain Webinar Series for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities! Tailoring, Targeting, and Addressing What Matters: Supporting People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Who are Living With Dementia Tuesday, September 21, 2021 1:00 pm CT REGISTER HERE This presentation will discuss the state of dementia care research and its implications for supporting…

COVID-19 Materials for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Care Providers

September 16, 2021

Check out these great resources to help explain the ongoing pandemic with your siblings. “COVID-19 is challenging to explain, live through, and communicate about. The materials on this page were created to help make communicating about COVID-19 a little easier. Choose from videos, posters, social stories, and interactive activities to best meet your communication needs.…

SLN Podcast #5 Setting Boundaries & Self-Care with Lisa Matthews

September 13, 2021

This month we sit down and talk about setting boundaries and self-care as a sibling with SLN’s very own Lisa Matthews. Resources mentioned in this episode: Unbreakable Spirit (The Sisterhood folios Book 7) Breaking The Code of Silence, Now! SLN’s COVID-19 Resource Center Eventbrite Meetup You can stream this episode on any of these platforms:…

COVID-19 Vaccination among People with Disabilities

September 9, 2021

Some interesting data from the CDC is now accessible. Take a look. COVID-19 Vaccination among People with Disabilities “The CDC is providing information on COVID-19 vaccination rates among people with disabilities by age and race/ethnicity based on the Household Pulse Survey (HPS). HPS is a rapid-response survey of adults aged ≥18 years led by the…

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…

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.

New COVID-19 Information Materials from the CDC

September 1, 2021

Have you talked to your sibling about how to stay safe from #COVID19? Access CDC’s free materials for people with Intellectual Disabilities to help you start the conversation: https://go.usa.gov/xFvXw Find more in our COVID-19 Resource Center.

Programming for Multiple Siblings with ASD: Tips to Promote Family Success

Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau

Uber and Lyft Transportation Programs for Vaccines

2021 Healthy Brain Webinar Series for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

COVID-19 Materials for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Care Providers

SLN Podcast #5 Setting Boundaries & Self-Care with Lisa Matthews

COVID-19 Vaccination among People with Disabilities

Happy National Disability Voter Registration Week

MI-DDI Spanish Language COVID-19 Vaccine Infographics

New COVID-19 Information Materials from the CDC

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