Siblings Meet at 2016 Disability Policy Seminar

April 29, 2016

On April 12, siblings attending the Disability Policy Seminar met for breakfast to connect and share their stories. Each year, the Disability Policy Seminar brings hundreds of advocates to DC to learn, network, and educate policymakers about how policy can improve the lives of people with disabilities. As a promotional partner of the Seminar, the…

Lessons Learned from a Sibling with a Disability in the Workforce

April 22, 2016

Erin Coleman, a board member of the SLN’s Colorado Chapter, Sibling Tree, recently shared insight on lessons she learned when her brother entered the workforce in a blog post for the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC). Sibling Tree and Colorado’s DDC have been working together on the publication of the SibsCorner feature. Read Erin’s post – SibsCorner:…

Recruiting for Sibling Ambassadors Program in Pennsylvania

April 19, 2016

Are you an adult sibling of a person with disabilities who lives in Pennsylvania? Do you want to be part of a cutting edge new Sibling Ambassadors Program? We are looking for Pennsylvania adult brothers and sisters of people with disabilities to be part of the Sibling Ambassadors Program! https://siblingleadership.org/sibling-ambassadors-program/ The Sibling Ambassadors Program is a…

A Sibling with a Disability Interviews Her Typical Siblings

April 18, 2016

In a blog post, Tonia, who has cerebral palsy, asked each of four her siblings to share their honest reflections on what it was like growing up with a sister who is disabled. Tonia’s insightful questions encouraged her siblings to elaborate on their personal feelings and experiences in regard to how they were treated by…

Resource on Supported Decision-Making from Autistic Self Advocacy Network

April 15, 2016

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network released a helpful resource on supported decision-making. The SLN has been part of national efforts to increase the awareness of supported decision-making. We want all families to have information about supported decision-making. Learn more and access the resource.

Sibling Blog Post on Controversial Procedure to Stunt Growth of Children with Severe Disabilities

April 13, 2016

Nicole Jorwic, the Director of Rights Policy at The Arc of the United States, recently penned a response to a New York Times article that asked, ““Should Parents of Children With Severe Disabilities Be Allowed to Stop Their Growth?” Jorwic, who has a brother with autism, shares a poignant personal and policy-based perspective on why growth…

Siblings: The Club Sandwich Generation

April 12, 2016

By Amy Halm I am a trainee through the family discipline of the Illinois Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program and the sister of a great lady with Down syndrome. Recently, I had opportunity to attend The Arc of Illinois Executive Forum Leadership Conference. I was looking forward to the entire conference and…

Sibling Meet and Greet on April 12th at Disability Policy Seminar

April 11, 2016

For those who are at this year’s Disability Policy Seminar, there is a sibling breakfast from 8am-9am on Tuesday, April 12. It’s a informal time for sibs attending the seminar to get together and learn more about the SLN. Hope to see you there!

A Sibling Story in Honor of National Siblings Day

April 10, 2016

Siblings are important. In fact, I’d call mine the cornerstone of what shaped my character. My brother, Dustin Ryan Bartz, was born with congenital myotonic muscular dystrophy. He lived with a lot of love. I was three when Dustin was born, but I didn’t meet him until three months later. My father told me Dustin…

Income Taxes and Special Needs – Article from Special Needs Alliance

April 8, 2016

This installment of the Voice was written by Robert B. Fleming. Robert is a partner in Fleming & Curti, PLC, a Tucson law firm focusing on special needs planning, trust administration, guardianship/conservatorship and estate planning. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, and also of the National Academy of…

Siblings Meet at 2016 Disability Policy Seminar

Lessons Learned from a Sibling with a Disability in the Workforce

Recruiting for Sibling Ambassadors Program in Pennsylvania

A Sibling with a Disability Interviews Her Typical Siblings

Resource on Supported Decision-Making from Autistic Self Advocacy Network

Sibling Blog Post on Controversial Procedure to Stunt Growth of Children with Severe Disabilities

Siblings: The Club Sandwich Generation

Sibling Meet and Greet on April 12th at Disability Policy Seminar

A Sibling Story in Honor of National Siblings Day

Income Taxes and Special Needs – Article from Special Needs Alliance

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