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Fifth National SLN Conference A Success

June 29, 2015
The SLN’s fifth national conference, held May 30-31 in Louisville, KY, was a huge success! We welcomed 110 attendees from 24 states,  as well as Ireland, Israel, and Taiwan.   Participants spent the weekend learning from national leaders in the sibling movement and forming strong connections with each other. The conference kicked off on Saturday with lunch and an introduction to…
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NPR Article on Acceptance Between Siblings

June 26, 2015
Michelle Kreifels has an intellectual disability. Her brother, Patrick, is gay. At first, Michelle did not accept this. But together, they have grown to love, accept, and embrace one another exactly as they are. Read this beautiful sibling story and listen to the excerpt of their StoryCorps interview, recently featured on NPR: A Brother, A Sister,…
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Upcoming Webinar: Changing Nature of Family Caregiving: New Research and Policy Implications

June 25, 2015
The National Council on Aging will be hosting a webinar on the Changing Nature of Family Caregiving: New Research and Policy Implications. June 30, 2015 2:00-3:30 EST “This webinar will present findings from three recent studies on family caregiving. A new National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP study, Caregiving in the US 2015, provides an…
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SLN’s Ohio SIBS Chapter Hires New Executive Director

June 22, 2015
Ohio Special Initiatives by Brothers and Sisters (Ohio SIBS) has recently announced that Roberta “Bobbi” Montenegro has joined the organization as their new executive director. Bobbi began her service with Ohio SIBS in May. Bobbi brings a wealth of experience to the position as a skilled administrator having worked in the developmental disabilities (DD) field…
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Upcoming Webinar: Supported Decision-Making and the ABLE Act, “Achieving Better Life Experience”

June 16, 2015
The National Resource Center for Supported Decision-Making will be hosting Part III of their webinar series: The Next Generation of Freedom and Self-Determination: Moving Support Decision-Making from Theory to Practice. June 17, 2015 1:00pm-2:30pm EST “The Achieving Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act breaks new ground in exploring opportunities for eligible individuals with significant disabilities to…
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Upcoming Webinar: Future Planning Stories from Self-Advocates: Successes, Challenges, and How to Make Your Voice Heard

June 15, 2015
Tuesday, June 16, 2015 from 2:00 pm―3:00 pm Eastern Join us for The Arc’s Center for Future Planning webinar to hear self-advocates Savannah Logsdon-Breakstone, Nicole LeBlanc, and Amy Goodman speak about the successes and challenges they have had in future planning. Hear about how they have planned for success, how they have addressed challenges in…
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Research Opportunity: Siblings’ Attitudes Towards Disability

June 15, 2015
Here is an opportunity to participate in a research study on siblings’ attitudes towards disability: In order to learn more about siblings’ views of and attitudes towards disability we are looking for siblings to participate in a short online activity where they sort words into categories and answer questions about how they feel about people…
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Upcoming Webinar: We’re All in This Together

June 5, 2015
INNOVATIONS IN SUPPORTING FAMILIES COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FRAMEWORK FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE WEBINAR SERIES WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER: UNITING THE MOVEMENTS FOR A GOOD LIFE JUNE 25, 2015 2PM Eastern / 1PM Central / 12PM Mountain / 11AM Pacific / 10AM Alaska / 9AM Hawaii Webinar will last approximately one hour and a half. The self-advocacy movement,…
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✨ Chicagoland Sibling Meet Up (Virtual) Join @sibsnetwork (Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters) for a meaningful evening of connection, conversation, and community with siblings who share a unique and powerful bond. Whether you’re supporting a brother or sister with a disability now, preparing for the future, or navigating life after loss—this space is for you. This virtual meet up brings together siblings from across the Chicagoland area (but all from Illinois are welcome) to: ✨ Connect with others who “get it” ✨ Share stories, experiences, and insights ✨ Find support in a welcoming, judgment-free space ✨ Build relationships that last beyond the conversation You don’t need to have it all figured out—just come as you are. Bring a beverage, snack, or dinner for this social event Date: May 3rd Time: 5:00 PM Location: Virtual (join from anywhere) us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iIZvIS6QQVSafJuHNc2Gsw#/registrationS.I.B.S. believes siblings are one of the most important—and often overlooked—supports in the lives of people with disabilities. This meet up is about centering you. ... See MoreSee Less

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💭 As a sibling, what has your experience taught you about finding your own sense of steadiness?Read Cheryl & James’ story and explore more voices from siblings in our community. ✨ siblingleadership.org/2026/04/09/stories-from-siblings-national-siblings-day-2026/?zlinkid=f59911... ... See MoreSee Less

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