AL-ASIBS

10/07/2024

A little late for today's meeting, but certainly get on the email list and like the page!

There is still time to register for the Kickoff event for the Compassion Squad tonight!’ Please register before 12pm today.⏱️
Can’t make it tonight, but are interested in future events? Please email carole.lyons@thearcofshelby.org to get on our email list for November’s event!

02/06/2024

SIBLINGS: You are invited to participate in a research study. The purpose of the research study is to better understand sibling caregivers' views and experiences around well-being and support. The study procedures include the completion of a short online survey. Participation in this research is voluntary.

If you are interested in participating, please visit https://redcap.link/siblingwellbeing

This study is being conducted by researchers from GW under the direction of Dr. Maring. If you have any questions, please contact Linda Monterroso, lmonterroso@gwu.edu (347) 633-8778.

ResearchHello. I am a student completing her Doctorate of Health Sciences at George Washington University. As a part of the doctoral program, I am conducting a survey on sibling caregivers of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their well-being and level of support. I would...

09/04/2021

The best way to learn how to be an advocate for our families! Join now!

Partners in Policymaking (PIP), a leadership training program for individuals with DD and family members of individuals with DD, is coming back to Alabama!

PIP is sponsored by the Alabama Developmental Disabilities Network, made up of the Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities, UAB Civitan Sparks Clinics, and the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program.

The Network is putting together an ADVISORY COUNCIL to support PIP. If you are interested in serving on the advisory council, fill out this online application:

https://universityofalabama.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SPgHkqILNNb1Uq

The advisory council application deadline is midnight, Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Later this summer, the Network will be sending out information and an application to be a member of the first PIP class. Be on the lookout for that!

06/05/2021

Partners in Policymaking (PIP), a leadership training program for individuals with DD and family members of individuals with DD, is coming back to Alabama!

PIP is sponsored by the Alabama Developmental Disabilities Network, made up of the Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities, UAB Civitan Sparks Clinics, and the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program.

The Network is putting together an ADVISORY COUNCIL to support PIP. If you are interested in serving on the advisory council, fill out this online application:

https://universityofalabama.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0SPgHkqILNNb1Uq

The advisory council application deadline is midnight, Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Later this summer, the Network will be sending out information and an application to be a member of the first PIP class. Be on the lookout for that!

03/04/2021

"Why can't you just be 'normal'?" . . . No need . . . "I" need to come into YOUR WORLD and ENJOY YOU just the way you are! Be kind . . never make a parent feel their child is "different" . . you only hurt THE CHILD . . . we are ALL "different"!

Pixar Animation Studios and the SparkShorts filmmakers of FLOAT are in solidarity with the Asian and Asian American communities against Anti-Asian hate in al...

10/19/2020

TODAY is the LAST DAY to register to vote in the Presidential Election on November 3rd! Go to the Secretary of State’s website to register or update your registration so your voice can be heard! If you run into any issues at the poll site, call ADAP’s Voting Rights Advocate at 205-771-0547. https://www.alabamainteractive.org/sos/voter_registration/voterRegistrationWelcome.action

06/18/2020

Join other siblings for change . . . https://siblingtransformationproject.squarespace.com/apply?fbclid=IwAR2Et254CP5xTv1FM3iDDBMdmnT5Qi353CLACQuUU7DKmaNIEwhgv_xwD6w

The Sibling Transformation Project (STP) is a new cohort-based leadership program for siblings of people with disabilities. STP supports the leadership development and transformation of adult siblings through coaching and relationships with peers.

05/15/2020

Please join LSA tomorrow for a free webinar & CLE presented by attorneys from the Alabama Disabilities Advocacy Program to learn more about ensuring and enforcing disability rights during the pandemic. They'll cover:
• Emerging Issues Regarding Disability Rights
• Preventing Financial Abuse and Neglect
• Least Restrictive Environments During the Pandemic
• How COVID-19 Has Affected Special Education
To Register: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8379156420820092431

05/01/2020

Per sibling: "If you've ever read my advocacy posts for people with disabilities, you've no doubt read, "We are all "TAB"s - Temporarily Able Bodied. I am Honored to call Graham Sisson my friend! He was a TAB person prior to a car accident when he was a teenager because someone was driving drunk . . . TAB is also his saying - I keep plagiarizing. ;) He is the Director of the Governor's Office On Disabilities and the Deputy Attorney General for Alabama Department of Rehabilitation. The importance of the 2020 Census is so important to the disability community! The more people we have counted in our state, the more funding and representation we have. PLEASE share and encourage all your family to complete the Census if they haven't already! And as I always say, you are one car accident away from being disabled, too! Make sure we get all the funding and representation YOU or your child may need one day!"

04/29/2020

Great story! So GLAD to hear a really small business received help through the PPP loan . . . too many larger "small" ones (probably their attorneys) were able to jump right on that with their already well established relationships with banks and the initial budget depleted VERY QUICK!

President Trump and daughter Ivanka Trump hosted an event at the White House Tuesday inviting small business owners from across the country to discuss the impact of the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program.

04/20/2020

Still time to register . . . tomorrow!

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Special Needs Require Special Planning. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.