Announcement: The SLN Celebrates National Siblings Day

April 10, 2012

Join the Sibling Leadership Network in Celebrating National Siblings Day! Dear Siblings and Sibling Supporters, The Sibling Leadership Network invites you to join us in celebrating National Siblings Day! April 10 marks National Siblings Day and we are extending the spirit all month long. Founded in 2007, the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is a national…

Announcement: Sibling Leadership Network Announces Katie Arnold as Executive Director

April 9, 2012

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Sibling Leadership Network is pleased to announce Katie Arnold as the organization’s first Executive Director. Founded in 2007, the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, support, and tools to advocate with their brothers and sisters and to promote…

Research: Sibling Connections to Employment Research Study

April 5, 2012

Hello- please forward to any sibling of a person with a disability that might be interested- I am doing a research study examining how adult siblings of people with I/DD support their brothers and sisters in identifying and maintaining competitive employment. Currently I am looking for adult siblings who are interested in to participating…

Webinar: Bringing Brothers and Sisters Together on National Sibling Day

April 4, 2012

Are you a sibling to an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)? Did you know there’s a day set aside just for you? The Arc will celebrate National Sibling Day on April 10 with a special opportunity for siblings to connect and learn online. Join The Arc and the Sibling Leadership Network at noon…

Policy Update: The Arc and AUCD on the Ryan Budget

March 22, 2012

This is a very important issue to people with disabilities and their families. -John The Arc- “It is deeply troubling that, in the name of deficit reduction, there is absolutely no shared sacrifice. The House Budget proposes to decimate the Medicaid program, taking away essential health and long term services and supports for our middle…

Request: Share your story

March 9, 2012

From Autism NOW. -J We hope all of you are doing well! We wanted to share with you information about an upcoming opportunity with Autism NOW. As you know, Autism NOW releases e-newsletter periodically. Since April is Autism Awareness Month, we wanted to share personal or professional stories that celebrate people with autism, promote autism…

Webinar: Involving Siblings in the Transition Process for Young Adults with Disabilities

March 8, 2012

Please join us for this excellent webinar hosted by Autism Now and the SLN. We hope to see all of you there on this important topic. -John Involving Siblings in the Transition Process for Young Adults with Disabilities Join Us for the Autism NOW Webinar on March 13th! Transition is an important and busy time…

EVENT: Sibs Day at YAI in New York, May 3 2012

February 27, 2012

Don Meyer to present at Sibling Day at the YAI Conference in NYC, May 3 Don Meyer, Director of the Sibling Support Project, will present at the YAI International Conference on May 3 in New York City. Don’s presentation, “Brothers and Sisters of People with Special Needs: Unique Concerns, Unique Opportunities,” will be the centerpiece…

Media: TED Talk – The Sibling Bond

February 26, 2012

“Our parents leave us too early, our spouses and children come along too late. Our siblings are the only ones who are with us for the entire ride…” Listen to this great talk about siblings by Jeffrey Kluger. The Sibling Bond

FILM: Jenks student Danial Gebreili’s documentary wins award

February 21, 2012

JENKS – When Jenks High School senior Danial Gebreili moved to Oklahoma from Iran six years ago, he knew no English. Now, he speaks the language – without a trace of an accent – and has won national recognition for a documentary he made in his school’s film class about a local girl, Sophia Ramirez,…

Announcement: The SLN Celebrates National Siblings Day

Announcement: Sibling Leadership Network Announces Katie Arnold as Executive Director

Research: Sibling Connections to Employment Research Study

Webinar: Bringing Brothers and Sisters Together on National Sibling Day

Policy Update: The Arc and AUCD on the Ryan Budget

Request: Share your story

Webinar: Involving Siblings in the Transition Process for Young Adults with Disabilities

EVENT: Sibs Day at YAI in New York, May 3 2012

Media: TED Talk – The Sibling Bond

FILM: Jenks student Danial Gebreili’s documentary wins award

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