#FreeBritney: Lessons for People With IDD and Their Families

October 3, 2021

WEBINAR ALERT! From the Arc! Britney Spears’ public battle over her conservatorship is shining a light on some of the broader challenges that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) face under guardianship, which is a term some states use for that kind of court involvement. Tuesday, October 5 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET…

#FreeBritney: Lessons for People With IDD and Their Families

October 3, 2021

Apply to be the 2022 Vice Chair of the SLN Board

September 30, 2021

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 siblings and sibling supporters to help us chart the future of the organization by serving on the Executive Committee of the Board. The SLN is accepting…

Family Opportunity for Preschool Sibling Support

September 24, 2021

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 for parents and typically-developing children, ages 3-5. The SIBTime app features bedtime stories, brief exercises, a parent forum, and other activities that support young siblings’…

Uber and Lyft Transportation Programs for Vaccines

September 20, 2021

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 with Uber through the Vaccine Access Fund Reach the service by calling their partner, GoGoGrandparent at (855) 921-0033 Say that you would like to book…

America Isn’t Taking Care of Caregivers

September 15, 2021

Read about the 48 million people who provide unpaid care to their loved ones in the US. and how to help them in Vox. Jeanie Olinger drives with her son Chris in Norman, Oklahoma. Chris experienced a traumatic brain injury after a 2008 car crash. Joseph Rushmore for Vox This story is part of The…

The Sibling Leadership Network is Awarded the 2021 Community Care Corps Grant

September 10, 2021

We are honored to announce The Sibling Leadership Network was awarded the 2021 Community Care Corps grant! Community Care Corps is a national program created to support innovative local programs, using volunteers to help older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers in need of non-medical assistance to remain living in their homes. Tens of…

COVID-19 Vaccination among People with Disabilities

September 9, 2021

Some interesting data from the CDC is now accessible. Take a look. COVID-19 Vaccination among People with Disabilities “The CDC is providing information on COVID-19 vaccination rates among people with disabilities by age and race/ethnicity based on the Household Pulse Survey (HPS). HPS is a rapid-response survey of adults aged ≥18 years led by the…

2021 Disability Vote Summit

September 7, 2021

The National Disability Rights Network and the American Association of People with Disabilities will be hosting the 2021 Disability Vote Summit on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 12:00 – 4:00 PM EST. At the virtual Summit, we will explore: The power of the disability vote Lessons learned from 2020 turnout How to use data to mobilize the…

Caregivers Count 11th Annual Conference

September 4, 2021

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 adults.” Check out their event page for all the details and registration. Check out the caregivers section of our Adult Resources page for more.

#FreeBritney: Lessons for People With IDD and Their Families

#FreeBritney: Lessons for People With IDD and Their Families

Apply to be the 2022 Vice Chair of the SLN Board

Family Opportunity for Preschool Sibling Support

Uber and Lyft Transportation Programs for Vaccines

America Isn’t Taking Care of Caregivers

The Sibling Leadership Network is Awarded the 2021 Community Care Corps Grant

COVID-19 Vaccination among People with Disabilities

2021 Disability Vote Summit

Caregivers Count 11th Annual Conference

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