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Participate in a National Survey about Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities

The Sibling Leadership Network is studying the support needs of siblings of individuals with disabilities. We invite you to complete this survey and to encourage other individuals you know to participate in the National Survey about Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities, their Support Needs, and their Families. We are looking for people to share their perspectives. The…
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Disability Policy Seminar Registration Now Open!

Register now for the 2015 Disability Policy Seminar in Washington, D.C., April 13th-15th, to take advantage of early registration and hotel rates. This Seminar is your best opportunity this year to cultivate new champions on Capitol Hill and advance the grassroots movement for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This unique platform offers you…
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Participate in a Research Project About Siblings

The Brothers and Sisters Project Do you or your sibling have Down syndrome? Are you and your sibling both at least 18 years old? Would you and your sibling like to share your experience with the world? Then the Brothers and Sisters Project could use your help. The Brothers and Sisters Project is the senior thesis project…
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Supporting Families Webinar on Lifecourse Framework

INNOVATIONS IN SUPPORTING FAMILIES COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FRAMEWORK FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE WEBINAR SERIES OVERVIEW OF THE LIFECOURSE FRAMEWORK JANUARY 22, 2015 2PM Eastern / 1PM Central / 12PM Mountain / 11AM Pacific / 10AM Alaska / 9AM Hawaii (Webinar will last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes) The LifeCourse Framework was originally developed to help…
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Don’t Wait-Reserve Your SLN Conference Hotel Room Now!

The SLN Conference may seem far off, but May will be here before we know it! Reserve your room early at the Galt House Hotel where the 2015 SLN conference will take place.  In order to obtain the room rate of $115 per night, be sure to call 1-800-843-4258 and mention the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities group…
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AUCD Conference Highlights

SLN members attended the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) conference in Washington, DC November 9-12, 2014.  AUCD is a membership organization that supports and promotes a national network of university-based interdisciplinary programs, including the University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs).  Many UCEDDs supported the creation of the national SLN and also…
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Upcoming Webinar From The Arc: Siblings and Future Planning

The Arc is offering a FREE Webinar on Siblings and Future Planning! When: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 from 2:00 pm―3:00 pm Eastern Time Siblings of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) often take on a larger role once their parents are no longer able to provide support to their brother or sister. Join The…
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Americans with Disabilities Act Proclamation

The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is proud to announce that it has signed on to a proclamation to recommit to the promise of, and share a pledge of support for, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  With the 25th anniversary approaching on July 26, 2015, the SLN has signed on becoming a part of a…
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