New York State is in a financial crisis as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Keep yourself informed by check out our blog “These Cuts Will Set Us Back” for more information. In the meantime, feel free to read an article discussing these budget cuts. Here is a video talking about the state wide budget cuts. We also have a video about budget cut for the residential homes.

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SibNet is a remarkably thoughtful, nonjudgmental community of adult sisters and brothers of people who have disabilities. This organization shares information about workshops, strategies, & services to help siblings advocate for their siblings with disabilities & families. Siblings are free to discuss concerns and challenges–but insights and joys that only other sibs are likely to understand. Please check out the website https://www.siblingsupport.org/connect-with-others-sibs/meeting_other_sibs_online/sibnet & the FaceBook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/SibNet/about/. Another resource is the Sibling Leadership Network. Siblings, parents, as well as people with disabilities can join this organization for free. The purpose of the Sibling Leadership Network is to  promote a broad network of siblings who share the experience of disability and…

Sib-in-laws is a group that intends to be a safe space for sib-in-laws to gather together to support each other and share resources and ideas. A sib-in-law is someone who’s partner has a sibling(s) with disabilities. Although there are now wonderful resources for siblings, the unique role of being a sib-in-law is still very much in need of support. This group is a start to building that support network. Please check out their FaceBook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/647850432331785/

Have you ever wondered how to interact with a person that has a disability? Not sure what to say or what to do? Check out this article for suggestions on how to improve disability awareness: https://www.vantagemobility.com/blog/disability-etiquette-dos-and-donts

Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. Within the Federal Government, the Federal Interagency Workgroup (FIW) led the healthy people 2020 development effort. FIW members include representatives across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture & U.S. Department of Education, among others Within the Federal Government, the Federal Interagency Workgroup (FIW) led the Healthy People 2020 development effort. FIW members include representatives across the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as well as the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Education, among others. Healthy People 2030 is in the works. We…