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Finding a Support System Through the Sibling Leadership Network

As 2017 comes to a close, we’re celebrating all the ways that the SLN has brought people together. In a recent blog post reflecting on the sibling experience, Jessica Buettner shares how connecting with other siblings of people with disabilities has made a positive impact on her life: “Being a sib is a big part…
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The Value of Being Part of the Sibling Leadership Network

by Nora Handler This post, written last year, is being shared in honor of Nora’s brother, Patrick, who passed away last year. We celebrate him and celebrate the bond between Nora and her siblings. I am one of eight siblings. All three of my brothers have intellectual disabilities. They were all living with our mom…
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Celebrating Siblings: Barb and Nick

by Barb Sapharas As a sibling, I learned at an early age that if I could do something, so could Nick-we just had to figure out how. When I turned 16, I drove. Two years later, my brother Jim turned 16  and drove. Then two years later, Nick turned 16 and told Jim and me that he…
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Celebrating Siblings: Edward and Jacquelyn

SLN Board Chair Ed O’Neill and his daughter shared their stories about Ed’s sister, Jacquelyn: When we are together, there is never a question that my sister and I are related. We are both quick with a smart/biting responses and we are horribly sarcastic, especially to one another. This has only grown as we have…
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Celebrating Siblings: the Handler Siblings

by Nora Handler My brother Marty lived with our Mom and his brothers until she passed away.  Our parents realized Marty had some challenges and took him to a neurologist when he was in grade school but he never had a diagnosis.  He went to high school on a vocational track and then to junior…
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Celebrating Siblings: the Burke Siblings

Ryan is one of five siblings including Meghan, Jessica, Shane, and Amy. Ryan also has two brothers-in-law: Chad and Chris. Ryan is 23 years old. He is the fourth youngest sibling of the five. Ryan loves ABBA, Broadway shows, and movies. Ryan works at a nearby high school. Ryan also has Down syndrome. The following questions…
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Celebrating Siblings: Jaime, Andrew, and Melissa

Today’s installment of SibLibs is by Jaime McGeady. My sibling’s name is: Melissa My sibling is 33 years old My sibling’s job is: Server @ Smashburger & Server at Seabrook My sibling’s favorite food is:  Macaroni and Cheese My sibling laughs at: Almost anything (my fiancé is her latest obsession – I think she has…
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Celebrating Siblings: Amy and Kristy

Today’s installment of SibLibs is by Amy Staniszewski and Kristy Hartman Sib-Lib completed by Amy: My sibling’s name is: “Kristy” My sibling is (giggling) “I have no idea” years old My sibling’s job is: “Social worker! Not really, but feels like it! You work in a school” My sibling’s favorite food is:  “chocolate chip mint ice…
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