Announcing the 2018 SLN Executive Committee Election for Treasurer

November 19, 2018

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 Treasurer 2019 – 2021. A description of the position is below: The SLN Treasurer accepts a three year term as is responsible for assisting the SLN Chair with the below…

2019 SLN National Conference Call for Speaker Proposals Open Until December 10, 2018

November 15, 2018

The submission deadline for speaker proposals for the 2019 SLN National Conference is December 10, 2018. Be sure to get your submissions in as soon as possible! Click here for the Call for Proposals. Click here for the Speaker Submission Form.

SLN Attends 18th Ohio SIBS Annual Conference

November 9, 2018

Congratulations to Ohio SIBS on their 18th Annual Conference! SLN’s Project Manager, Amy Halm, enjoyed the opportunity to meet Ohio siblings and learn more about the important work of Ohio SIBS.

Research Participation Opportunity: SABE GoVoter Experience Survey for Self Advocates

November 7, 2018

“Having a disability is not the problem with voting, it is having the accessible equipment, accessible location, and the respect to do so.” Nancy Ward, Oklahoma People First Every citizen in the United States has a voice and the right to vote. The challenge we face is to make voting available and accessible to all citizens. …

SLN Members to Present Sibling Session at The Arc National Convention

November 1, 2018

If you are attending The Arc’s National Convention in Nashville, TN, please consider attending the Sibling Breakout session on Thursday, Nov 8 at 10:30 called How to Support Siblings in Your Community. Sandra Tucker (Executive Director of Sibling Tree and SLN Treasurer), Emma Shouse Garton (Director of Communications, TN Council on Developmental Disabilities and SLN Chapter Rep…

Resource Spotlight: Online Safety for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

October 31, 2018

I Can Be Safe Online is a website that was created by Community Living BC (CLBC) for adults living with developmental disabilities to learn how to be safe online. Read tips, take a quiz, and find helpful resources.

Video on Supported Decision Making from INCLUDEnyc

October 24, 2018

This in-depth video resource from INCLUDEnyc answers the questions: What happens when young people with developmental disabilities become legal adults? Who will make decisions for them if/when they cannot?

Upcoming Webinar: Eliminating Barriers and Supporting People with I/DD to Vote

October 19, 2018

Eliminating Barriers and Supporting People with I/DD to Vote Tuesday, October 23, 2018, 2:00-3:00pm ET “For millions of people with disabilities in the United States, exercising the basic right to vote remains a challenge. Over the last few decades, the U.S. government has passed several policies to make voting easier for individuals with disabilities. However,…

2019 SLN National Conference Call for Speaker Proposals is now open!

October 18, 2018

The call for speaker proposals for the 2019 SLN National Conference is now open! The submission deadline is December 10, 2018. Click here for the Call for Proposals. Click here for the Speaker Submission Form.

Scholarship for Students with Autism

October 17, 2018

The Churchill Foundation is offering a scholarship for students with autism. Deadline: 12/29/18 Please note that the SLN is not affiliated with this organization or scholarship. Click here to learn more and apply.

Announcing the 2018 SLN Executive Committee Election for Treasurer

2019 SLN National Conference Call for Speaker Proposals Open Until December 10, 2018

SLN Attends 18th Ohio SIBS Annual Conference

Research Participation Opportunity: SABE GoVoter Experience Survey for Self Advocates

SLN Members to Present Sibling Session at The Arc National Convention

Resource Spotlight: Online Safety for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

Video on Supported Decision Making from INCLUDEnyc

Upcoming Webinar: Eliminating Barriers and Supporting People with I/DD to Vote

2019 SLN National Conference Call for Speaker Proposals is now open!

Scholarship for Students with Autism

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