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…

2021 Spread the Word to End the Word on March 3rd

February 24, 2021

2021 Spread the Word to End the Word is on March 3rd! Have you taken the pledge yet? “We think the world would be better if everyone were included. Around the world, exclusion and discrimination continue to divide people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are changing that with grassroots action for inclusion.…

Highlighting African-Americans With Disabilities In Honor Of Black History Month

February 11, 2021

Check out this amazing article, Highlighting African-Americans With Disabilities In Honor Of Black History Month, from Diverseability Magazine ! “As we celebrate Black History Month, which takes place every February, RespectAbility recognizes the contributions made and the important presence of African-Americans to the United States. It is important to note this includes more than 5.6 million…

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…

Honoring Black History Month: Unsung Heroes of the Disability Rights Movement

February 8, 2021

The National Center for Learning Disabilities celebrates Black History Month by highlighting some unsung heroes in Honoring Black History Month: Unsung Heroes of the Disability Rights Movement. “The month of February is dedicated to honoring the long history of Black Americans and their many contributions to society. The first celebration began in 1926 and it…

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:…

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…

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…

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

2021 Spread the Word to End the Word on March 3rd

Highlighting African-Americans With Disabilities In Honor Of Black History Month

Autism Society’s Black History Month: February 2021 Toolkit

Virtual African American Conference on Disabilities

Honoring Black History Month: Unsung Heroes of the Disability Rights Movement

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

Plain Language Guides for You and Your Community

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

You Can Still Join the SLN in Mindfulness

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