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…

Virtual African American Conference on Disabilities

February 8, 2021

It’s time to register for this year’s first-ever virtual African American Conference on Disabilities (AACD) throughout the month of February. This conference is a FREE event! Hosted by The Arizona Center for Disability Law and the Arizona Center for African American Resources (AzCAAR), the AACD is the only comprehensive conference in the U.S. that addresses…

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…

LEARN TO BE MINDFUL: A Virtual Program for People with Developmental Disabilities and their Siblings

February 3, 2021

LEARN TO BE MINDFUL: A Virtual Program for People with Developmental Disabilities and their Siblings Please join us in our 3rd and last session in mindfulness created just for people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities and their siblings! Our third self-paced course is scheduled to be available on February 2nd and our third live…

Plain Language Guides for You and Your Community

February 1, 2021

Have you seen these helpful COVID-19 plain language videos from the Arc yet? These could be a great resource for your sibling! “Do you want to learn more about the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The Arc has made COVID-19 videos for disability advocates. The videos explain the coronavirus pandemic and how it is affecting daily life. Topics include:…

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 The self-paced courses are available until March and our recorded live sessions have been archived and posted to view!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…

Tips for Communicating with Your Sibling on the Autism Spectrum

January 21, 2021

Check out these useful tips for siblings by Rachel Reich in Autism Spectrum News! “All sibling relationships can be challenging. Communicating with your sibling on the AS (Autism Spectrum) poses particular challenges for both of you. If you find yourself frustrated because you and your sibling are not communicating well, here are some tips that…

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…

New Future Planning Resource Available

January 15, 2021

SLN has partnered with Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters to create this Future Planning factsheet! We hope you can use this as a helpful resource in your Future Planning process! Check out FUTURE PLANNING FOR SIBLINGS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES and share with your network! Find this and more in the Future Planning section of…

You Can Still Join the SLN in Mindfulness

January 14, 2021

It’s not too late to register for our second session in mindfulness; Acceptance and Willingness to Experience Life! Join us in our 3-part course in mindfulness created just for people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities and their siblings! Our first and second self-paced mindfulness courses are already available! Session 2: Acceptance and willingness to…

Autism Society’s Black History Month: February 2021 Toolkit

Virtual African American Conference on Disabilities

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

LEARN TO BE MINDFUL: A Virtual Program for People with Developmental Disabilities and their Siblings

Plain Language Guides for You and Your Community

Mindfulness Continues

Tips for Communicating with Your Sibling on the Autism Spectrum

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

New Future Planning Resource Available

You Can Still Join the SLN in Mindfulness

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