Celebrating Siblings: Sara and Ted’s Story

November 20, 2017

by Sara Hansen As I consider the holidays and that it means to be a sib, I cannot help but think of how blessed our family is to know and love my brother, Ted, and each of our “typical” siblings as well. We are a sibling group of five and Ted falls smack in the…

Disability Resource Spotlight: Communication Supports Toolkit

November 17, 2017

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) recently released “Everybody Communicates: Toolkit for Accessing Communication Assessments, Funding, and Accommodations.” In the toolkit, you’ll learn: how to find the communication supports you or a loved one need; how to get them paid for; how to advocate for your right to effective communication. Be sure to bookmark this resource and…

Why Andrea Always Picks Up the Phone When Her Brother Calls: A Story of a Sibling Bond

November 15, 2017

In an article on The Lily, sibling Andrea Platten reflects on her relationship with her brother Joseph, who has Down syndrome. “It is hard, just like any human relationship can be,” she writes. “I still consider my bond with Joseph the best thing that’s ever happened to me.” Read the full article: My brother has Down syndrome. Here’s…

Celebrating Siblings: Jacqueline and Jessica’s Story

November 13, 2017

by Jacqueline Moreno I’m pretty sure I owe the entire trajectory of my life to my sister, Jessica, but I never realized it until a few years ago. Growing up Jessica’s sister was definitely a challenge! She has severe behavioral issues, is non-vocal, and was diagnosed a few years ago with severe mental disorders. I’m…

Celebrating Siblings: Amy and Emily’s Story

November 8, 2017

As the holiday season is upon us, we at the Sibling Leadership Network want to take the opportunity to honor and celebrate one of the most important parts of the holidays (and every day!): family. Throughout the rest of 2017, we’ll be sharing stories from SLN Board members and representatives and their siblings with disabilities…

Disability Resource Spotlight – Recorded Webinar from The Arc on Aging and I/DD: Planning for Growing Older

November 6, 2017

The Arc’s Center for Future Planning recently hosted a webinar during which Dr. Kathie Bishop reviewed the aging process and discuss what successful aging looks like for people with I/DD. She addressed planning and skill-building to support people with complex medical needs and adults with I/DD who experience cognitive or functioning loss, possibly related to dementia.…

During This Season of Giving, Please Support the Sibling Leadership Network!

November 1, 2017

Dear SLN Members and Sib Supporters: I hope all of you are preparing and planning for a holiday season filled with joy, family fun and memory making. As 2018 comes to a close, take the opportunity to relax and take time to enjoy the season and wonderful moments with family and friends. Do something fun…

SLN Videos Provide Insight into Family Support and Sibling Perspectives

October 30, 2017

Please check out these great videos that were supported through the Family Support Resource and Training Center (FSRTC) www.fsrtc.ahslabs.uic.edu Family Supports: Voices of People with Disabilities Improving Family Support: Ideas from People with Disabilities Gaining Insights: Amira’s Story Liz’s Sibling Stance

Call for advocates with I/DD to apply for advisory board for national partnership for mental health for young adults

October 27, 2017

My name is Jessica Kramer, and I am from Boston University. I am working with The Arc of the United States. Along with Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) and Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), we want to form a national group of young adults with disabilities who also have mental health conditions. We want to…

Disability Resource Spotlight: Long-Distance Caregiving

October 27, 2017

For siblings who do not live near each other, there are still many ways to be a caregiver. The National Institute on Aging offers guidance on providing long-distance caregiving. Bookmark this resource and share with people who may benefit from the information: Getting Started with Long-Distance Caregiving.

Celebrating Siblings: Sara and Ted’s Story

Disability Resource Spotlight: Communication Supports Toolkit

Why Andrea Always Picks Up the Phone When Her Brother Calls: A Story of a Sibling Bond

Celebrating Siblings: Jacqueline and Jessica’s Story

Celebrating Siblings: Amy and Emily’s Story

Disability Resource Spotlight – Recorded Webinar from The Arc on Aging and I/DD: Planning for Growing Older

During This Season of Giving, Please Support the Sibling Leadership Network!

SLN Videos Provide Insight into Family Support and Sibling Perspectives

Call for advocates with I/DD to apply for advisory board for national partnership for mental health for young adults

Disability Resource Spotlight: Long-Distance Caregiving

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