PPT-Siblings of People with Disabilities:

The Next Generation of Supporters Pat Carver TODAY At this session we will share current sibling research and national Sibling Leadership Network SLN efforts underway that advance selfdetermination with and for our brothers and sisters We will also examine how to organize siblings in Virginia. Relationships. Differing . Roles of Adults who have Siblings with Mild-Moderate and Severe-Profound IDD. AAIDD Annual Meeting. June 1-4, 2015, Louisville, KY. Sarah Hall, Ph.D., Ashland University. Zach Rossetti, Ph.D., Boston University . Fast Facts for Employers. Adapted from APSE’s Resources for Employers . Untapped Labor Force. People with disabilities experience the highest rates of unemployment and underemployment of any single group in this country.. Presented to . Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board. Betsy Silva Hernandez. Senior Director, Diversity. 6.9.2011. Topics. Purpose. Executive Summary. Current State. External Facts and . Figures. Our People. Presentation by Kristina Haugh. Important terms to know. Disability- . a condition (such as an illness or an injury) that damages or limits a person's physical or mental abilities .  . Ableism- discrimination . Sibling Relationships. *Siblings are Brothers. and . Sisters . (. I. ncluding . Step and Half). Sibling Roles. Playmate. Companion. Teacher. Learner. Protector. Dependent. Role Model. Intimidator. Brown-. Overview For the Next Hour. Context of Families of Adults with Down syndrome. Current Research. Implications. Siblings of Adults with Down syndrome. Current Research. Implications. Takeaways. Context of families of adults with DS. Some Important Dates. 1829 Braille . invented.. 1864 Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and Blind grants college . degrees.. 1869 . First . wheelchair . patent given.. 1890-1920 . Push . for state worker’s compensation program: no. of states: 1913, 21 ; . and their Families in Maintaining Health. Dick Sobsey. University of Alberta. 1. A Father’s Perspective. MECP2 Duplication Syndrome. Diagnosis at Age . 18. In general, our family’s experience has been positive and supportive.. www.RespectAbilityUSA.org. Who . Has. a Disability?. Not All Disabilities Can Be Seen. Disabilities present and affect people differently:. Temporary and Permanent . Invisible and Visible . Los Angeles Statistics. Presented to . Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Board. Betsy Silva Hernandez. Senior Director, Diversity. 6.9.2011. Topics. Purpose. Executive Summary. Current State. External Facts and . Figures. Our People. SERVICES. Welcome and Introductions. Welcome and Introductions. Michael Morris . Executive Director. National Disability Institute. Welcome and Introductions. Mayor Rahm Emanuel. (Video). Welcome and Introductions. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Disability Overview: Impairments, Activity Limitations, and Participation Restrictions. What is a disability?. A disability is any condition of the body or mind (impairment) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities (activity limitation) and interact with the world around them (participation restrictions). Building Awareness and Support through LEND. AUCD Presentation. November 6, 2017. Panelists . Fran Goldfarb, MA, MCHES, CPSP. Director, Family Support . USC, Children’s Hospital, UCEDD/LEND. Nathan Grant . Author De Montfort University Moderator Dr Julie Crowley Cork Institute of Technology 0 5 10 15 0 1 2 �2 RESPONDENTS NUMBER OF SIBLINGS Sibling Survey 0 5 10 15 0 1 2 �2 NUMBER OF RESPO