SLN News
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Caregivers Count 11th Annual Conference
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Check out the FREE Caregivers Count 11th Annual Conference this year! “The 11th Annual Caregivers Count Conference is tailored specifically for family or informal caregivers who are caring for older…
MI-DDI Spanish Language COVID-19 Vaccine Infographics
Michigan Developmental Disabilities Institute has six new Spanish plain language infographics on the COVID-19 vaccine. Access these resources on their COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence landing page, under “Plain Language Infographics (Spanish)”.…
New COVID-19 Information Materials from the CDC
Have you talked to your sibling about how to stay safe from #COVID19? Access CDC’s free materials for people with Intellectual Disabilities to help you start the conversation: https://go.usa.gov/xFvXw Find…
Teaching the Importance of Giving Back
The Fisher Family Edith and Erik recognize the importance of giving and they are passing this value down to their children. What started as an annual backyard BBQ in 2014 to bring…
COVID-19 Vaccines and Masking Guidance
Hot off the presses! Check out this great and informative piece with contributions from our very own Policy & Advocacy Co-Chair Tiffany Banks, MSW, LCSW! COVID-19 Vaccines and Masking Guidance…
ASN: How to Best Support Siblings of Individuals with ASD
Check out this interesting article on Autism Spectrum News; How to Best Support Siblings of Individuals with ASD. “Typically developing siblings of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have a…
Promoting Vaccine Confidence in Neurodivergent Communities: Lessons Learned from Stakeholder Engagement and Social Media Outreach
AUCD Webinar Alert: Promoting Vaccine Confidence in Neurodivergent Communities: Lessons Learned from Stakeholder Engagement and Social Media Outreach Thursday, August 26, 2021 2:00 p.m. ET – 3:00 p.m. ET Location:…
Racial Healing in Communities of Color through Disability Culture and Arts
Check out the amazing Healing Illinois initiative on promoting racial healing in communities of color through disability culture and arts! Art+Conversation Series Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/HealingIL-AC-FB YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/HealingIL-AC-YT Post-Event Interview Series Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/HealingIL-Interview-FB YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/HealingIL-Interview-YT
SLN Members Webinar Series #1: Policy & Advocacy Tips & Recommendations
SLN Members Webinar Series #1 Policy & Advocacy Tips & Recommendations By SLN Policy & Advocacy Chairs, Tiffany Banks & Nina Bihani August 26th, 2021 The Policy and Advocacy chairs of…
2021 AAPD Portraits of Empowerment
Check out the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)’s 2021 Portrait of Empowerment series, which features AAPD’s Summer Interns. “For Summer 2021, AAPD hosted the Summer Internship Program virtually.…