Sibling Leadership Network 2015-2016 Annual Accomplishments

August 1, 2016

It’s been another incredible year for the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN). As a leader in the sibling movement, the SLN has focused on continuing to connect with siblings across the U.S. and globally, sharing key resources and information about disabilities. We have grown through the addition of new chapters, we are planning our 2017 Conference, and we…

A Sibling’s Perspective on the Americans with Disabilities Act

July 26, 2016

My sister was born – with physical and developmental disabilities – just 45 days before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990. The ADA took effect as we were growing up. The ADA, along with the groundwork laid by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Rehabilitation Act of…

Must-Read Washington Post Article on Supporting Brother with a Disability to Vote

July 25, 2016

A recent article in the the Washington Post shares a poignant story about disability and voting. Wendy Button, a former speechwriter for John Edwards and Hillary Clinton, wrote about the powerful experience she shared with her brother as he registered to vote and voted for the first time in the primary election. Read the article: “My…

Announcing the First-Ever Sibling Summit in Wisconsin

July 22, 2016

When: Saturday September 17, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM CDT Where: American Family World Headquarters 6000 American Parkway Madison, WI 53783 “Plan to attend this first-ever Sibling Summit hosted by WisconSibs and filled with information, inspiration and networking for adults who have siblings with disabilities. Held at the beautiful American Family Headquarters just northeast of…

A Lifetime of Sibling Support Continues After Parents Pass Away

July 20, 2016

by Liz Weintraub, Sibling Leadership Network member I have 3 sisters and I am the youngest and I am the only person with a disability. Mom and dad taught us how to be very close. They never wanted us to fight. Sometimes we squabble, like most sisters do, but never on things that are very…

Sibling Resource Spotlight: Quality Mall

July 18, 2016

Quality Mall is a place where you can find a wealth of free information about person-centered supports for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The Sibling Leadership Network proudly manages the Sibling section of Quality Mall, which “shares the voices of the brothers and sisters of people who have disabilities. It also has products to support siblings of people…

Disability Voting Resource: Rooted in Rights Video on Voting With an Assistant

July 15, 2016

Rooted in Rights is an organization that produces videos and social media campaigns exclusively on disability rights issues. A key issue the organization focuses on is accessibility, especially as it relates to this election year. Their video, “People with assistants have equal voting rights,” explains the process of voting for people with disabilities who require assistance.…

Disability Voting Resource: NCIL Get-Out-the-Vote-Manual

July 14, 2016

Developed by the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Voting Rights Subcommittee, the Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) Manual provides key information, tools, and resources that can be used to organize a GOTV campaign within your organization. This can be an especially helpful guide for state chapters of the Sibling Leadership Network. Click here to access the guide.

Disability Voting Resource: #CripTheVote

July 13, 2016

#CripTheVote is an initiative founded by Alice Wong, Gregg Beratan, and Andrew Pulrang. It is described by its founders as “a nonpartisan campaign to engage both voters and politicians in a productive discussion about disability issues in the United States, with the hope that Disability takes on greater prominence within the American political landscape.” In…

Disability Voting Resource: The RespectAbility Report

July 12, 2016

Searching for information about disability and the 2016 election? Check out The RespectAbility Report, a nonpartisan resource with the latest news and analyses relevant to people with disabilities and voting.

Sibling Leadership Network 2015-2016 Annual Accomplishments

A Sibling’s Perspective on the Americans with Disabilities Act

Must-Read Washington Post Article on Supporting Brother with a Disability to Vote

Announcing the First-Ever Sibling Summit in Wisconsin

A Lifetime of Sibling Support Continues After Parents Pass Away

Sibling Resource Spotlight: Quality Mall

Disability Voting Resource: Rooted in Rights Video on Voting With an Assistant

Disability Voting Resource: NCIL Get-Out-the-Vote-Manual

Disability Voting Resource: #CripTheVote

Disability Voting Resource: The RespectAbility Report

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