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Support the Establishment of April 10th as National Siblings Day
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Did you know that many people celebrate April 10th as National Siblings Day? This year, a petition is being circulated to request that President Obama sign a Presidential Proclamation establishing…
Upcoming Webinar – Preparing for the Disability Policy Seminar: What to Know Before You Go
Preparing for the Disability Policy Seminar: What to Know Before You Go March 29, 2016 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET “This webinar, presented by Kim Musheno, Director of Public Policy at…
Urge your Representative to Cosponsor the Lifespan Respite Reauthorization Act (HR 3913)
Call to action from the ARCH National Respite Coalition: Urge your Representative to Cosponsor the Lifespan Respite Reauthorization Act (HR 3913)! The Lifespan Respite Authorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 3913)…
Event in Pennsylvania: Sib Slam with First Person Arts
If you’re a sibling who lives in Pennsylvania, join the Institute on Disabilities and their partner, First Person Arts, for Sib Slam. Siblings of all abilities are welcome to join…
World Down Syndrome Day 2016
Today, March 21, 2016, is the annual observance of World Down Syndrome Day. This year’s theme is “My Friends, My Community,” focusing on the benefits of inclusive environments for today’s…
Webinar – What’s Next: The ABLE Act in 2016
What’s Next: The ABLE Act in 2016 Part 2 March 17, 2016 2:30pm ET “This webinar is for people with I/DD and their families. Marty Ford will be joined by…
Upcoming Webinar and Panel Discussion: Supporting Siblings Throughout the Lifespan
Webinar and Panel Discussion: Supporting Siblings Throughout the Lifespan Monday, April 11, 2016 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET “Join The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute and SIBS NJ…
Resources for Siblings of People with Disabilities in Pennsylvania
Siblings of people with disabilities are important and there is an exciting initiative in Pennsylvania focused on siblings. The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) has funded the Siblings Investigation project…
Voting Matters for People with Disabilities and Their Siblings
By Darcy Leech Voting matters. You’ve heard that. But as a sibling of an individual with disabilities, voting does matter, both for us and for our siblings. Go into the…
Are You Attending the 2016 Disability Policy Seminar?
This year’s Disability Policy Seminar is coming up soon! Are you ready? Don’t forget about next week’s webinar, Preparing for the Disability Policy Seminar: What to Know Before You Go. Also,…