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A Sibling Reflects on Why We Should Never Use the “R-Word”

February 12, 2018
Meghan Hussey, a member of our Diversity & Social Justice Committee, recently wrote a powerful piece on spreading the word to end the “r-word.” “Words get their power by how they are used in a culture,” Meghan writes. “In our culture it was clear: a particularly low name to call someone or something was the…
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Calling for a Disability-Inclusive Approach to Paid Leave

February 9, 2018
February marks the 25th anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). A recent op-ed in The Hill, calls upon policymakers to take a disability-inclusive approach to paid leave policies. Read more: From family leave to inclusive paid leave — the importance of the disability lens 
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Spotlight on Sibling Leadership Network State Chapters

February 7, 2018
We’re always proud to see our state chapters sharing the sibling perspective in the news! A recent article about siblings with intellectual and developmental disabilities traces the history of the role siblings played in landmark disability rights legislation and highlights the story of Elanna Seid, a speech-language pathologist and Board member of the Massachusetts Sibling…
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How Does Having a Sibling with a Disability Affect Girls & Women?

February 5, 2018
Thank you to Harriet Redman, Executive Director of Wisconsibs, the Wisconsin Chapter of the SLN! She created and shared “How does Having a Sibling with a Disability affect Girls & Women?” The perspective of Growing Up, Growing Closer, and Growing Older provides valuable insight into the sibling role. Click here to view the PDF.
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Siblings Represented at the Contra Costa, California Women’s March

February 2, 2018
From the CaliforniaSibs Executive Committee: Saturday, January 20th marked the 2nd Annual Women’s March, and Sibs had a voice this year, thanks to participation at the Contra Costa event in Northern California. Julie Payne-Neward, President & Co-Founder of the California Sibling Leadership Network (a chapter of the national Sibling Leadership Network, and its own 501(c)3…
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Winter/Spring 2018 Schedule Announced for Sibling Workshops and Sibshop Facilitator Trainings

January 31, 2018
The Sibling Support Project has announced their upcoming sibling workshops and Sibshop Facilitator Trainings, to be held around the United States and internationally. About the Presenter: Don Meyer is the director of the Kindering Center’s Sibling Support Project. Don is probably best known for creating Sibshops, lively programs just for young brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. Currently, there…
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SLN Digital Communications Manager Emily Ladau Recognized for Advocacy Achievements

January 29, 2018
Emily Ladau, who has served as the SLN’s Digital Communications Manager since 2015, has recently been recognized for her disability-focused advocacy work. In early January, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) announced that Emily is a recipient of the 2018 Paul G. Hearne Leadership Award, which recognizes outstanding emerging leaders with disabilities who exemplify…
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An Interview with a Sibling Caretaker

January 22, 2018
In a poignant interview on the blog “Yes and Yes,” Sebene Selassie shares a look at her relationship with her sister, Finot, who has a disability. Sebene gives her honest perspective on being a caretaker for her sibling, and talks about how she has grown and how her thinking has changed over time. Click here…
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Learn more about the State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

January 19, 2018
The SLN is honored to be a member of the State of the States (SoS) in IDD Advisory Committee. The SoS is a Longitudinal Data Collection Project of National Significance that collects data from states and reports revenue, spending and programmatic trends by state and across the U.S. You can access the data and information…
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Call for Research Participants: Siblings Between Ages 18-39 of People with Disabilities

January 16, 2018
Question: How is occupational choice impacted for siblings of individuals with disabilities? Description: My name is April Sawyer and I am an Occupational Therapy student at UNC. Occupational therapy assists with identifying and addressing the barriers our clients face when participating in their activities of daily living (individual, contextual, and environmental). For example, these barriers…
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💭 On the outside, things can look full and ordinary. But internally, many siblings carry layers of guilt, grief, and questions that aren’t always seen or spoken. As a sibling, have you ever felt like you were holding two different experiences at the same time?✨ Read Camille’s story and explore more voices from siblings in our community. Link in bio.#siblingstories ... See MoreSee Less

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💙 In honor of National Siblings Day, we invited siblings of people with disabilities to share their stories.What came through is a collection of voices reflecting the full range of this experience. From everyday moments to what’s often misunderstood, these stories speak to what shapes us, challenges us, and brings us joy. There is no single way to tell these stories- and that’s what makes them so meaningful. ✨We’re deeply grateful to everyone who shared. Thank you for trusting us with your experiences. 💙If you see yourself in these stories, you’re not alone. 🤍 📖 Read the full collection here:siblingleadership.org/2026/04/09/stories-from-siblings-national-siblings-day-2026/ ... See MoreSee Less

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