Two Different Types of Special Needs Trusts

October 23, 2017

Reprinted with permission of the Special Needs Alliance – www.specialneedsalliance.org. The Voice is the e-mail newsletter of The Special Needs Alliance. This installment of The Voice was written by Special Needs Alliance member Carol Battaglia. Carol has been working in the area of trusts, probate, conservatorships and public benefits for over 25 years. She is recognized as…

Save the Date: 2018 Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) Conference

October 16, 2017

Mark your calendars! The next Self Advocacy Conference hosted by Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) will be taking place from June 7-9, 2018 in Birmingham Alabama. Siblings: we encourage you to share information about this conference with your brothers and sisters with disabilities, and to join them in attending. For more information, visit the website: http://sabeconference.org/

New Whitepaper on Supported Decision Making

October 13, 2017

The Council on Quality and Leadership recently published a whitepaper on Supported Decision Making, which is growing in the United States as a legal alternative to traditional full guardianship while also attending issues of justice, autonomy, and self-determination. The whitepaper describes policy, procedure, and practice approaches of SDM, as well as any pertinent empirical evidence to provide…

Sibling Leadership Network Connects Texas Resident in Need of Assistance After Hurricane Harvey with Assistance

October 10, 2017

We often feel helpless in the face of disasters and tragedies. We would like to share the story of how one resourceful and thoughtful sibling helped make a true difference. Recently, SLN shared information on supporting people with disabilities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. In response to that post, Evelyn, a Texas resident who is currently staying in a…

Sibling Leadership Network Honors National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2017

October 6, 2017

This October, the Sibling Leadership Network is honoring National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), “the purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.” The Sibling Leadership Network encourages employers in…

Announcing 2017 SLN Executive Committee Elections!

October 4, 2017

Dear Sibling Leadership Network Membership, It is time for our SLN Executive Committee Elections! This year we are accepting nominations for the following position: SLN Vice-Chair. A description of the position is below: SLN Vice-Chair (elected position) The SLN Vice Chair is responsible for assisting the SLN Chair with the below duties*, in addition to the…

New Guidance from Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services on ABLE Accounts

October 2, 2017

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance to State Medicaid Directors regarding the “Implications of the ABLE Act for State Medicaid Programs.” The guidance acts to reinforce the language, spirit and congressional intent of the ABLE Act to ensure that ABLE accounts should “supplement, but not supplant” public benefits being provided to…

Upcoming Webinar – Lifting Your Voice Through Leadership and Advocacy: Building Community Capacity Through Training and Education

September 29, 2017

When: Tuesday, October 3, 2017, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET The expression, “Nothing About Us Without Us,” has been a message often voiced by the disability rights movement to be involved in decisions that affect the lives of people with disabilities (Charlton, 1998). In order to make this expression a reality, the Association of…

Sibshops Event – November 10th and 11th

September 25, 2017

Parents and professionals from near and far are invited to learn more about Sibshops during a two-day event being held in Pennsylvania. Parents can take part in a lively discussion of sibs’ issues and listen to a panel of adult brothers and sisters during a day filled with insights and practical advice. Professionals attending both…

September 26, 2017 is National Voter Registration Day!

September 18, 2017

September 26, 2017 is National Voter Registration Day. The Sibling Leadership Network believes in supporting and empowering all people to vote and encourages you to support your siblings with disabilities in registering. To register, visit this link: Register to Vote. For resources, including ones specifically for people with disabilities, visit the SLN Voting Center, the American Association…

Two Different Types of Special Needs Trusts

Save the Date: 2018 Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) Conference

New Whitepaper on Supported Decision Making

Sibling Leadership Network Connects Texas Resident in Need of Assistance After Hurricane Harvey with Assistance

Sibling Leadership Network Honors National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2017

Announcing 2017 SLN Executive Committee Elections!

New Guidance from Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services on ABLE Accounts

Upcoming Webinar – Lifting Your Voice Through Leadership and Advocacy: Building Community Capacity Through Training and Education

Sibshops Event – November 10th and 11th

September 26, 2017 is National Voter Registration Day!

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