Financial Planning Workshop Held by Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS)

September 24, 2014

Through the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS), the TN chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network, is offering a futures planning session focusing on both the legal and financial aspects of planning for an individual with special needs. While TABS is primarily focused on the perspectives of siblings, parents are also welcome…

SLN Signs on to a Solidarity Statement in Observing Suicide Prevention Month

September 23, 2014

September is suicide prevention month, and the disability, aging, and veterans communities are among the most likely populations to end their lives and feel pressure to do so. In an effort to re-appropriate conversations about quality of life and to highlight many of the often overlooked deficits in our nation’s current healthcare and long-term services…

Recruiting for Research Project – Longitudinal Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Study (LHIDDS)

September 18, 2014

This project, which is led by Drs. Kelly Hsieh and Sandra Magaña, at the University of Illinois at Chicago, aims to engage adults (aged 18 and older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, caregivers, or workers – especially those from diverse backgrounds – to participate in a five year study on health behaviors…

The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation’s Public Policy Fellowship Program

September 18, 2014

The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation is seeking exemplary professionals, and/or persons experiencing disability and/or family members of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are currently working or volunteering in the field of inclusive services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for an intensive one-year Public Policy Fellowship in Washington, D.C.…

Get Involved in the SLN!

September 17, 2014

The SLN accomplishes its mission through the work of dedicated volunteers. Committees, each one devoted to its own area of leadership, are open to all members of the SLN. We’d love to have you participate in the work of supporting siblings throughout the lifespan by joining a committee. Also, the following committees seek co-chairs: Support…

Michigan Sibs Conference Coming up!

September 4, 2014

Facing the Future together – 2014 Statewide Conference Siblings have the longest of any human relationship. Next to our parents, who often know us from birth to adulthood, our siblings are likely to know us even longer. Michigan Supporting and Including our Brothers and Sisters (MI SIBS) is hosting its second day-long statewide conference, “Facing the…

Upcoming Webinar on Supporting Families

August 28, 2014

The Roles of UCEDDs/LENDs in Advancing Thinking Practice and Policies that Support Families A Webinar from AUCD’s Special Interest Group on Family Support Wednesday, September 10, 2014, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET Register here! UCEDD’s and LEND’s continue to play an important role in the self-advocacy, family and sibling movements. This webinar will update staff, faculty…

Register Now for Ohio SIBS Conference!

August 21, 2014

Ohio SIBS, the Ohio state chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network, is holding their 14th Annual Ohio Adult Sibling Conference, scheduled for November 7-8, 2014 at the Columbus Airport Marriott Hotel. Keynote Speakers include: Andrew McQuaide, an adult sibling who works for the State of Rhode Island Department of Developmental Disabilities as the Coordinator of Community…

“SABE” the Date! SABE’s Conference is coming up in October!

August 4, 2014

Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) is a national self-advocacy organization for people with developmental disabilities in the United States. Founded in 1990, SABE has been working hard for the full inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in the community throughout the 50 states and the world. The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is pleased to have…

Two new sibling chapters join the SLN

July 31, 2014

Introducing… Two new sibling chapters of the SLN! The SLN is proud to announce that New Jersey and Colorado have formed new sibling chapters of the SLN. Supportive Initiatives for Brothers and Sisters in New Jersey (SIBS NJ) is dedicated to providing siblings of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental health conditions with information and…

Financial Planning Workshop Held by Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS)

SLN Signs on to a Solidarity Statement in Observing Suicide Prevention Month

Recruiting for Research Project – Longitudinal Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Study (LHIDDS)

The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation’s Public Policy Fellowship Program

Get Involved in the SLN!

Michigan Sibs Conference Coming up!

Upcoming Webinar on Supporting Families

Register Now for Ohio SIBS Conference!

“SABE” the Date! SABE’s Conference is coming up in October!

Two new sibling chapters join the SLN

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