Support the SLN’s 2017 Conference Planning

November 30, 2016

As 2017 approaches, we’re looking ahead with excitement to our upcoming conference. The conference will take place in Hartford, Connecticut on June 24, 2017, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM ET & June 25, 2017, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET. The registration fee, which is $125 per person, includes 3 meals. The Sibling Leadership Network…

Please Consider Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network on this #GivingTuesday

November 29, 2016

All of us from the SLN hope that your holiday season is off to a wonderful start! In honor of #GivingTuesday, we hope you will consider making a holiday donation to support the work of the Sibling Leadership Network. Any donation, large or small, will make a difference in the lives of siblings of people with disabilities,…

Call for Members: SLN Diversity and Social Justice Committee

November 28, 2016

The SLN is committed to the issues of diversity and social justice. We recognize a need to devote energy and action toward these critical issues and therefore we are creating a Diversity and Social Justice Committee. We welcome all who are interested in joining this committee. It is important that our committee has a good…

Disability Studies Quarterly Article on Sibling Perspectives Toward Prenatal Genetic Testing and Disability

November 23, 2016

Carli Friedman and Aleksa Owen of the University of Illinois at Chicago recently published a paper in Disability Studies Quarterly entitled “Siblings of Disabled Peoples’ Attitudes Toward Prenatal Genetic Testing and Disability: A Mixed Methods Approach.” As stated in the abstract, the authors “used the phenomenon of prenatal genetic testing to learn more about how siblings of…

A Strong Sibling Bond: Amy and Emily’s Story

November 22, 2016

by Amy Halm I love Thanksgiving because it provides the opportunity for me to look around the table and be grateful for each and every family member. This is a special Thanksgiving for me because for the first time in 22 years, I will not have to get on an airplane to celebrate the holiday…

Why We Need Your Support for the SLN During the 2016 Holiday Season

November 18, 2016

Dear SLN Members and Supporters: I hope all of you are anticipating a holiday season filled with love and family fun. This is the time of year that can become very stressful, but we all should pause to remember what is important about it. Please, make it a time to re-connect, to relax, and to…

Sibling Opens Shop to Help People with Disabilities Gain Financial Independence

November 17, 2016

We love this sibling story featured in USA Today! Ryan, whose sister, Nicole, has Down syndrome, opened a consignment shop to help people with developmental disabilities gain financial independence. Check out the video: Shop owner helps people with disabilities gain independence.

Sibling Resource Spotlight – Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs

November 14, 2016

If you’re searching for a resource to organize a fun, educational workshop for siblings of children with disabilities, look no further than Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs! Developed by Don Meyer and Patricia Vadasy, “Sibshops is filled with straightforward instructions, photocopiable forms, more than 100 fun games and activities, and sage guidance…

Resources for Siblings of People with Disabilities

November 11, 2016

The Sibling Leadership Network has compiled a helpful list of resources that siblings of people with disabilities can download and save for reference. Check out this resource guide for information on sibling support, connecting with other siblings, and reading material for siblings. Click here for Resources for Siblings of People with Disabilities.

It’s Time to REV UP the Disability Vote

November 7, 2016

Tomorrow is Election Day, and that means it’s more important than ever to get out the disability vote. Check out the resources provided by the American Association of People with Disabilities and… REV UP the Disability Vote!

Support the SLN’s 2017 Conference Planning

Please Consider Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network on this #GivingTuesday

Call for Members: SLN Diversity and Social Justice Committee

Disability Studies Quarterly Article on Sibling Perspectives Toward Prenatal Genetic Testing and Disability

A Strong Sibling Bond: Amy and Emily’s Story

Why We Need Your Support for the SLN During the 2016 Holiday Season

Sibling Opens Shop to Help People with Disabilities Gain Financial Independence

Sibling Resource Spotlight – Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs

Resources for Siblings of People with Disabilities

It’s Time to REV UP the Disability Vote

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