Sibling Leadership Network Endorses Social Security Caregiver Act

March 29, 2016

The Sibling Leadership Network is proud to be among the key disability advocacy organizations endorsing the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act. Announced by U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act will, according to the press release, “create a Social Security Caregiver credit and provide modest retirement compensation to individuals who have had to leave the…

Webinar TOMORROW: ABLE Accounts, Trusts, Financial and Benefits Planning

March 28, 2016

Webinar: ABLE Accounts, Trusts, Financial and Benefits Planning March 29, 2016 2:00-3:00pm EST “In 2014 the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was passed to create tax-free savings accounts for individuals with disabilities. Join the ABLE National Resource Center on Tuesday, March 29th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm EST to learn from a panel of experts regarding ABLE…

Support the Establishment of April 10th as National Siblings Day

March 28, 2016

Did you know that many people celebrate April 10th as National Siblings Day? This year, a petition is being circulated to request that President Obama sign a Presidential Proclamation establishing every April 10th as National Siblings Day, in the same way that Mothers Day and Fathers Day are recognized holidays. The SLN supports this petition! Click…

Upcoming Webinar – Preparing for the Disability Policy Seminar: What to Know Before You Go

March 25, 2016

Preparing for the Disability Policy Seminar: What to Know Before You Go March 29, 2016 2:00PM – 3:00PM ET “This webinar, presented by Kim Musheno, Director of Public Policy at AUCD, offers students, trainees and early career professionals an orientation to the policy issues and current legislation one can expect to learn more about at…

Urge your Representative to Cosponsor the Lifespan Respite Reauthorization Act (HR 3913)

March 24, 2016

Call to action from the ARCH National Respite Coalition: Urge your Representative to Cosponsor the Lifespan Respite Reauthorization Act (HR 3913)! The Lifespan Respite Authorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 3913) seeks to reauthorize the Lifespan Respite Care Program through 2020. The purpose of the Program is to increase the availability and coordination of respite care services…

Event in Pennsylvania: Sib Slam with First Person Arts

March 23, 2016

If you’re a sibling who lives in Pennsylvania, join the Institute on Disabilities and their partner, First Person Arts, for Sib Slam. Siblings of all abilities are welcome to join as “Storytellers from the “A Fierce Kind of Love” storytelling workshops will take to the stage with their true tales about how disability affects families.…

World Down Syndrome Day 2016

March 21, 2016

Today, March 21, 2016, is the annual observance of World Down Syndrome Day. This year’s theme is “My Friends, My Community,” focusing on the benefits of inclusive environments for today’s children and tomorrow’s adults. Share your support on social media using the hashtag #MyFriendsMyCommunity. Visit https://worlddownsyndromeday.org/ to learn more about honoring the day.

Webinar – What’s Next: The ABLE Act in 2016

March 16, 2016

What’s Next: The ABLE Act in 2016 Part 2 March 17, 2016 2:30pm ET “This webinar is for people with I/DD and their families. Marty Ford will be joined by Samantha Crane, Legal Director and Director of Public Policy, Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). These two experts on the ABLE Act will explore the basics…

Upcoming Webinar and Panel Discussion: Supporting Siblings Throughout the Lifespan

March 16, 2016

Webinar and Panel Discussion: Supporting Siblings Throughout the Lifespan Monday, April 11, 2016 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET “Join The Arc of New Jersey Family Institute and SIBS NJ as we honor National Sibling Day with a webinar presentation and a virtual panel discussion. The role of a sibling in the life of a…

Resources for Siblings of People with Disabilities in Pennsylvania

March 15, 2016

Siblings of people with disabilities are important and there is an exciting initiative in Pennsylvania focused on siblings. The Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council (PADDC) has funded the Siblings Investigation project being led by the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) in partnership with the Pennsylvania Sibling Support Network (PSSN) as well as the Institute on Disabilities at…

Sibling Leadership Network Endorses Social Security Caregiver Act

Webinar TOMORROW: ABLE Accounts, Trusts, Financial and Benefits Planning

Support the Establishment of April 10th as National Siblings Day

Upcoming Webinar – Preparing for the Disability Policy Seminar: What to Know Before You Go

Urge your Representative to Cosponsor the Lifespan Respite Reauthorization Act (HR 3913)

Event in Pennsylvania: Sib Slam with First Person Arts

World Down Syndrome Day 2016

Webinar – What’s Next: The ABLE Act in 2016

Upcoming Webinar and Panel Discussion: Supporting Siblings Throughout the Lifespan

Resources for Siblings of People with Disabilities in Pennsylvania

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