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Sibling Leadership Network Endorses Social Security Caregiver Act

The Sibling Leadership Network is proud to be among the key disability advocacy organizations endorsing theĀ Social Security Caregiver Credit Act. Announced byĀ U.S. Senator Chris MurphyĀ (D-Conn.), theĀ 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…
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Webinar TOMORROW: ABLE Accounts, Trusts, Financial and Benefits Planning

Webinar: ABLE Accounts, Trusts, Financial and Benefits Planning March 29, 2016 2:00-3:00pm EST “In 2014 theĀ Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act was passedĀ to create tax-free savings accounts for individuals with disabilities.Ā Join theĀ ABLE National Resource CenterĀ on Tuesday, March 29th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm EST to learn from a panel of experts regarding ABLE…
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Support the Establishment of April 10th as National Siblings Day

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!Ā Click…
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Urge your Representative to Cosponsor the Lifespan Respite Reauthorization Act (HR 3913)

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.Ā  The purpose of the Program is toĀ increase the availability and coordination of respite care services…
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Event in Pennsylvania: Sib Slam with First Person Arts

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.…
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World Down Syndrome Day 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 todayā€™s childrenĀ and tomorrowā€™s adults. Share your support on social media using the hashtag #MyFriendsMyCommunity. Visit https://worlddownsyndromeday.org/Ā toĀ learn more about honoring the day.
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Webinar – What’s Next: The ABLE Act in 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…
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Resources for Siblings of People with Disabilities in Pennsylvania

Siblings of people with disabilities are important and there is an exciting initiative in Pennsylvania focused on siblings.Ā  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…
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