SLN PODCAST #14: Siblings & Advocacy with Emily Ladau

July 11, 2022

OUR NEW JULY PODCAST IS OUT TODAY! Disability Rights Activist, Emily Ladau, joins us to talk about self-advocacy, sibling support and her book, Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally. Siblings can be accountability partners for each other in the world of advocacy.” -Emily Ladau Transcript of this…

SLN PODCAST #13 Sibs & Employment

June 13, 2022

THE NEW JUNE PODCAST IS OUT TODAY! This month we speak with three sibling employment experts to discuss sib employment and how we can best support and advocate with our siblings with disabilities. Our guests are: Ryan Rotundo, Sibling, Manager of Employment Programs at the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) (rrotundo@ndss.org) Byran Dai , Sibling, CEO and…

Down Syndrome Awareness Month & Sibling Stories

October 21, 2021

It’s Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Check out these great siblings stories! Down Syndrome Awareness: The Love and Compassion of Two Sisters

World Down Syndrome Day 2021

March 16, 2021

World Down Syndrome Day is coming up on Sunday, March 21st! Check out this great video from Down Syndrome International and check out their list of events and resources here: https://www.ds-int.org/world-down-syndrome-day, including a 21 day challenge! #WorldDownSyndromeDay

Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month from Kaitlin & Kyle

October 28, 2020

Siblings, Kyle & Kaitlin Happy Down Syndrome Awareness month! My name is Kaitlin, and I have two siblings – Kelsey and Kyle – both of whom are worthy of celebration year-round. Nevertheless, it’s October and Down syndrome awareness month is a wonderful excuse to highlight my brother Kyle and everything he gives to our family…

Sister Challenges Perspectives on Down Syndrome

December 16, 2015

Lucy, a sibling of a woman named Emily, who has Down syndrome, shares her perspective on why her sister is far more than just “special.” This blog post is poignant and an important reminder to never underestimate a person with a disability. Read the full post here: I’m Not Cute, I’m a Woman: a sister’s fight…

Media: Fasten Your Seatbelt – A Crash Course on Down Syndrome on YouTube

September 12, 2012

Check this YouTube channel out from Brian Skotko and Susan Levine… -John Fasten Your Seatbelt: A Crash Course on Down Syndrome for Brothers and Sisters by Brian G. Skotko and Susan P. Levine is the first book written exclusively for teens with a brother or sister with Down syndrome. In an easy-to-read, question-and-answer format, nearly…

Research: Seeking Participants: Adult Siblings of Adults with Autism and Down Syndrome

June 27, 2012

Are you a sibling of an adult (18+) with autism or Down syndrome? Would you enjoy contributing to scientific knowledge by describing what it has been like for you to have an adult sibling with autism or Down syndrome? A study is being conducted through the Department of Psychology at Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis.…

MSSN: Princeton Disability Awareness Day

November 17, 2011

MSSN will be part of a panel presentation at the Princeton Disability Awareness Down Syndrome Conference, Princeton, NJ, Sunday, November 20th. Take a road trip and join us. Read about it here…

A day to appreciate a difference

March 21, 2011

Kristen Franks loves her sister Jacqueline. She loves her wit and her compassion and her work ethic and her tenacity. She loves that Jacqueline has a job where she is valued and appreciated, and that the people she works with respect and admire her. Kristen’s love for Jacqueline is full of quiet pride. See all…

SLN PODCAST #14: Siblings & Advocacy with Emily Ladau

SLN PODCAST #13 Sibs & Employment

Down Syndrome Awareness Month & Sibling Stories

World Down Syndrome Day 2021

Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month from Kaitlin & Kyle

Sister Challenges Perspectives on Down Syndrome

Media: Fasten Your Seatbelt – A Crash Course on Down Syndrome on YouTube

Research: Seeking Participants: Adult Siblings of Adults with Autism and Down Syndrome

MSSN: Princeton Disability Awareness Day

A day to appreciate a difference

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