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Siblings on the Frontlines for People With Disabilities

By Cheryl Wills Huffington Post My brother Clarence has autism. He is 41, I am 43. Many years before the influential National Alliance on Mental Illness formed in 1979, and before Mental Health America launched its powerful online community this summer, it was left to sisters and brothers of those with disabilities to put up…
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NY Times Article: My Brother’s Keeper (Assembly Required)

TEN years ago my mother died in my arms, propped up on plush, monogrammed Laura Ashley pillows with Frank Sinatra singing “My Way” through Sony Walkman earphones strapped to her head. The Walkman didn’t fit the décor, and neither did I. My mother and I were not close, and it was somewhat ironic that, of…
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The Arc FINDS Survey 2010

The Arc FINDS Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports This informational survey is being conducted by The Arc, a national disability organization whose mission is to promote and protect the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. The…
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Sibling conference draws brothers and sisters together in “a very fine boat”

The first international conference for siblings of people with disabilities was held Aug. 6-9 in Stamford, Conn., and brought together brothers and sisters of people with various disabilities to discuss our own needs, concerns and resources for the unique position we find ourselves in as lifelong advocates for our siblings with disabilities. Many attendees knew…
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Take one and Pass Along. The Arc’s F.I.N.D.S.: Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports

The Sibling Leadership Network is sharing this information with you about an important survey being conducted by the Arc.  Please take time to complete the survey, especially to ensure that the sibling perspective is included. Best, Katie Arnold Chair, Sibling Leadership Network www.siblingleadership.org        FINDS—A meaningful way to involve individuals with intellectual and…
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Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters at the Arc of Illinois: November 15, 2010

Supporting Siblings of People with Disabilities: The Forgotten Family Members Date: 11/15/2010 Time: 9:00:00 AM Place: Glen Ellyn, IL Presenters for this unique conference include: Katie Arnold, Director of Community Education at the Institute on Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois at Chicago; Tamara Besser, MSW, LCSW, Eva Cooper Director of Services…
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News 12 Coverage of the International Sibling Conference

Check it out! News Coverage from the conference last weekend… News 12: International Siblings Conference, Greenwich, CT, August 7th, 2010. Reported By Frank Recchia. Some people have had problems with the sound on the YouTube clip. Try this one if you have problems with the YouTube clip. International Sibling Conference: Channel 12 News Coverage from…
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Celebrate Sisterhood “Show Your Purse-onality” Silent Auction

SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 15, 2010 11 AM SNEAK PEEK at “Show Your Purse-onality” Silent Auction 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Luncheon and Fashion Show RADISSON PAPER VALLEY BALLROOM, WI Join us for some fun and fundraising at the 5th annual Celebrate Sisterhood luncheon, fashion show and “Show Off Your Purse-onality” Silent Auction featuring purses,…
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10th Annual Ohio Adult Sibling Conference Friday & Saturday November 5 & 6, 2010

The Ohio Adult Sibling Conference celebrates its 10th year of addressing the needs and concerns of adult siblings who have brothers/ sisters with a disability. Siblings with and without disabilities and other interested individuals are welcome to join us for an opportunity to meet and partner with other siblings, become better informed decision makers, and…
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The Sibling “Gift”

Kids who have siblings with chronic illnesses or disabilities often find themselves caught outside the bubble of the family’s world, their lives constantly interrupted by medical emergencies that trump regular-kid cares like birthday parties and soccer games. But as WPLN’s Kim Green found out, learning at an early age to put another person’s needs first…
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