Ashton Kutcher’s twin brother, Michael, who has CP, lobbies Congress for funding for cerebral palsy

September 23, 2010

Until now, Michael Kutcher (pictured) has been known as Ashton Kutcher’s twin brother. But with his visit to the White House and Congress Tuesday on behalf of the Reaching for the Stars foundation, he is hoping to distinguish himself as a voice for people with cerebral palsy. Kutcher, who has cerebral palsy, is an avowed…

Fox Valley Sibling Support Network Announces

September 13, 2010

Future is Now! this Fall for Adults Concerned about Siblings with Disabilities Appleton, WI – September 14, 2010 – Adults who have siblings with disabilities and are interested in their future care are invited to attend a free orientation session on October 3, 2010 from 4-6 pm at the Atlas Coffee Mill and Cafe, 425…

Calling All Siblings (of People with Disabilities)

September 13, 2010

From our good friend Rachel Simon- If you, like me, are the brother or sister of a person with a disability, you have concerns, emotions, and maybe even responsibilities that the siblings of typical individuals don’t contend with. You might have protected your brother or sister from the neighborhood bully when growing up. Or resented…

Siblings on the Frontlines for People With Disabilities

August 26, 2010

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…

NY Times Article: My Brother’s Keeper (Assembly Required)

August 24, 2010

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…

The Arc FINDS Survey 2010

August 16, 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…

Sibling conference draws brothers and sisters together in “a very fine boat”

August 14, 2010

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…

Take one and Pass Along. The Arc’s F.I.N.D.S.: Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports

August 13, 2010

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…

Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters at the Arc of Illinois: November 15, 2010

August 13, 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…

News 12 Coverage of the International Sibling Conference

August 13, 2010

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…

Ashton Kutcher’s twin brother, Michael, who has CP, lobbies Congress for funding for cerebral palsy

Fox Valley Sibling Support Network Announces

Calling All Siblings (of People with Disabilities)

Siblings on the Frontlines for People With Disabilities

NY Times Article: My Brother’s Keeper (Assembly Required)

The Arc FINDS Survey 2010

Sibling conference draws brothers and sisters together in “a very fine boat”

Take one and Pass Along. The Arc’s F.I.N.D.S.: Family and Individual Needs for Disability Supports

Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters at the Arc of Illinois: November 15, 2010

News 12 Coverage of the International Sibling Conference

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