New Book Illustrates Opportunities for Community Living for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

August 14, 2021

Check out this amazing new FREE publication from The Administration for Community Living at U.S. Health & Human Services “A new book, 30 Years of Community Living for Individuals with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities, brings to life the 30-year evolution of integration and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in American society. In 52…

A Chance to ‘Amplify One Another’: What is Disability Pride Month?

July 21, 2021

July is Disability Pride Month! Check out this great piece in USA Today about what Disability Pride Month means and how so many are celebrating. Jessica Ping-Wild has CHILD syndrome, a rare disorder that results in limb underdevelopment or absence. This Disability Pride Month she’s focused on amplifying voices of people with disabilities. This month…

Life After Lockdown for People with Disabilities – MSNBC Interview with Emily Ladau

July 14, 2021

SLN’s past Communications Consultant and Disability Activist, Emily Ladau, was interviewed on MSNBC about the impact of “returning to normal” post-COVID, and why disability advocates are urging that we instead move ahead to a more inclusive, accessible world. Check out the video below. And check out Emily’s blog, Words I Wheel By. Find more…

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…

SLN Conference Table Talks

June 9, 2021

Come to the table! Choose any of our 10 Table Talks on day 2 of the 2021 8th National Sibling Leadership Network Conference (June 19th)! Check out the wide variety of topics we will be offering below! Register on our Conference main page! 12:45pm PT/1:45pm MT/2:45 CT/3:45pm ET Table Talks This opportunity allows participants to come…

#HearOurVoices: Disabled People of Color & Allyship

June 8, 2021

Join us for “#HearOurVoices: Disabled People of Color & Allyship” on day 2 of the 2021 8th National Sibling Leadership Network Conference (June 19th)! Register on our Conference main page! 12:15pm PT/1:15pm MT/2:15 CT/3:15pm ET #HearOurVoices: Disabled People of Color & Allyship This session addresses the intersection of disability and racial justice. Participants will gain awareness…

Supported Decision Making: Will It Work for My Family Member?

June 5, 2021

Join us for this conference day 2 event on June 19th as part of the 2021 8th National Sibling Leadership Network Conference! Register on our Conference main page! 12:15pm PT/1:15pm MT/2:15 CT/3:15pm ET Supported Decision Making: Will it work for my family member? While Supported Decision-making (SDM) has become increasingly recognized as an option for decision-making…

Ashton Kutcher’s Twin Brother Michael Was ‘Very Angry’ When Ashton Revealed He Has Cerebral Palsy

May 26, 2021

New from People Magazine: Michael Kutcher didn’t want his brother Ashton Kutcher to reveal he has cerebral palsy — and was angry when his famous sibling did. In a TV interview in 2003, Ashton, 43, talked about Michael’s disorder, even though Michael often tried to hide it. “I was very angry. Very angry. I remember…

The Promise of Employment First

May 22, 2021

Please join us for this pre-conference session on June 18th as part of the 2021 8th National Sibling Leadership Network Conference! Don’t miss out—Register by June 4th Register on our Conference main page! 10amPT/11amMT/12pmCT/1pmET The Promise of Employment First This session will review best practice employment supports and the civil rights underpinnings of the current Employment…

What Your Disabled Friends Want You To Know About ‘Going Back To Normal’ Post-Vaccine

May 19, 2021

Check out this amazing piece on Huffpost! What Your Disabled Friends Want You To Know About ‘Going Back To Normal’ Post-Vaccine “As more people are getting vaccinated and many states are lifting closures and restrictions, people with disabilities are urging non-disabled people to learn lessons from the coronavirus pandemic to create a safer, more inclusive…

New Book Illustrates Opportunities for Community Living for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

A Chance to ‘Amplify One Another’: What is Disability Pride Month?

Life After Lockdown for People with Disabilities – MSNBC Interview with Emily Ladau

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

SLN Conference Table Talks

#HearOurVoices: Disabled People of Color & Allyship

Supported Decision Making: Will It Work for My Family Member?

Ashton Kutcher’s Twin Brother Michael Was ‘Very Angry’ When Ashton Revealed He Has Cerebral Palsy

The Promise of Employment First

What Your Disabled Friends Want You To Know About ‘Going Back To Normal’ Post-Vaccine

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