SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2021
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Happy National Disability Employment Awareness Month! “The theme for NDEAM 2021, “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion,” reflects the importance of ensuring that people with disabilities have full access to employment…
New Videos on Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts
Check out these great new videos from the Arc’s Center for Future Planning! An Overview of Special Needs Trusts An Overview of ABLE Accounts Estos videos también están disponibles en…
Apply to be the 2022 Vice Chair of the SLN Board
We invite you to become a leader on the SLN Board of Directors. Our SLN Board is comprised of a dedicated group of volunteers from across the country. We welcome…
Programming for Multiple Siblings with ASD: Tips to Promote Family Success
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…
Resource Spotlight: COVID-19 Vaccine Social Stories
Check out these useful Social Stories By Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition (Chicagoland DPOCC) and Institute on Disability and Human Development! COVID Vaccine Social Story-English COVID Vaccine Social Story-Spanish Find…
Family Opportunity for Preschool Sibling Support
Does your child with a disability have a typically-developing brother or sister, age 3-5? The founders of SIBSHOPS, a widely used peer-support program for siblings, have created an app especially…
2021 Ohio SIBS Annual Conference
Don’t miss the 2021 Ohio SIBS Annual Conference! November 6th, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Check out all the details on the Ohio Sibs Conference page.
Demystifying Disability by Emily Ladau
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…
Supporting Adults with IDD to Safely Engage in Online Social Relationships
Great new webinar coming up from AAIDD. Don’t miss it! Supporting Adults with IDD to Safely Engage in Online Social Relationships September 29, 2021 3:00 pm ET Presented by: Mary…
Uber and Lyft Transportation Programs for Vaccines
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…