NEAT North East Advocates Together

07/02/2021

Here is a tip of what to say if someone asks you, "If I already have COVID-19, do I still need to get the vaccine?"

Here is what you can say if someone asks you. "If I already had COVID-19, do I still need the vaccine?" These answers can be used to support and encourage people with and without disabilities to get their COVID-19 vaccine. Use them for in-person conversations, on social media, or through written materials. Here is a link to download this and other talking points: https://nationalcenterdph.org/vaccine-resources/

03/30/2021

The Susan M. Daniels Disability Mentoring Hall of Fame is honoring MAX BARROWS for making a significant difference in the lives of youth and adults with disabilities through mentoring. The honor is given each year to 50 people with disabilities for raising awareness about the importance of mentoring for individuals with disabilities.
https://ndmc.pyd.org/hall-of-fame/class-of-2020/

05/13/2020

For more than 60 million Americans with disabilities, the rapid spread of COVID-19 is especially dangerous. Many live in long-term care facilities, and they are twice as likely to experience poverty as those without disability. But so far, legislation has fallen short on help. We hear some of their....

04/16/2020

News about the Stimulus Payments for people who get SSI. On APril 15, 2020 the IRS finally decided you do not have to sign up to get your payment. The press release is on this link

Good News! People who get SSI do NOT have to sign up to get the $1.200! The money will be put in your bank account just like everyone else. Click on this link for all the details! FYI - the $1,200 is called Economic Impact Payment. It will NOT mess up your SSI benefits. You have 1 year to spend the $1,200 or save it in an ABLE account. One more detail - if you have children please read the details to see how you can sign up for their payments.
http://www.gmsavt.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/April-15-SSI-and-Economic-Impact-Payments.pdf

08/01/2018

Take the time to listen - this is a powerful story

Autism doesn’t describe a person. If you’ve met one person with autism, then you’ve met one person…with autism. But over the last couple years Thomas has been coming out of the closet, in stages. And along with the common difficulties of coming out, there are some special difficulties if you...

05/09/2018

05/01/2018

Register and book your room now for the SABE National Conference. The group rate at the hotel is only available until May 16, 2018. http://sabeconference.org/register/

01/10/2018

SABE is looking for your workshop proposals for the 2018 National Conference! Apply online now! DEADLINE IS JANUARY 31!

http://sabeconference.org/presentations/

11/20/2017

Great news!! National Self Advocacy Conference Registration is now open!!!

Huge News! 2018 National Self-Advocacy Conference Registration is now OPEN! 🎉😊🎉👍

Register Today!! http://sabeconference.org/register/

10/30/2017

What: Regional Technical Assistance Centers Talk About Their Experiences Supporting Self Advocacy webinar! When: Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT 11:00 AM – 1: 00 PM MT 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM CT 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET What is this webinar about? Over the past few years self ad...

08/29/2017

A VT conference all about changing sheltered workshops to community based employment!

07/27/2017

Extra, extra read all about it!

Summer newsletter from The Riot!​

http://www.theriotrocks.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Riot_Issue37-FINAL.pdf