There’s Still Time to Register for the 2018 Ohio SIBS Annual Conference

October 11, 2018

Be sure to register for the 18th annual Ohio SIBS Annual Conference. The conference will be on November 2-3, 2018 at Embassy Suites in Dublin, Ohio. Click here for schedule details and to register. Click here for the conference flyer.

Research Participation Opportunity: Share your Perspective on being a Sibling-in-Law of an Individual with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

October 9, 2018

Dear Prospective Participants, My name is Kirsten Zemke and I am a Master’s student studying Special Education at Vanderbilt University. I am looking for individuals (18 years or older) married to an adult who has a brother or sister with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). I would love to learn…

The SLN Wishes Don Meyer the Best in Retirement

October 5, 2018

Please join us in wishing Don Meyer all of the best during his well-deserved retirement. Don’s direction of the Sibling Support Project has been visionary, impactful and life-changing to the lives of so many siblings and families. As a Board member for SLN, Don’s leadership and collaboration have been truly outstanding. Congratulations and thank you, Don.

Sibling Leadership Network Honors National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2018

October 1, 2018

Every October, the Sibling Leadership Network recognizes 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 all…

Announcing the Texas Sibling Network as the Newest Chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network

September 28, 2018

Big news for siblings of people with disabilities in Texas: the Texas Sibling Network has announced the launch of chapters in Houston and Austin! Soon to come will be a chapter in North Texas. Click here to visit and “like” their Facebook page! Houston Chapter Meeting October 22, 5-7pm CT Cottonwood Houston 3422 N Shepard…

Illinois Imagines Presents: Supporting Healthy Relationships in Persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

September 27, 2018

Illinois Imagines presented an informative and important webinar for adult siblings: Supporting Healthy Relationships in Persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Although the presenters are from Illinois, the webinar will be appreciated by siblings across the country. Click here to view the archived webinar and click here to view the PowerPoint.

Raising Expectations for Worker Supports for Siblings of People with Disabilities

September 26, 2018

The National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF) released a report entitled Raising Expectations, which “takes an in-depth look at laws in 50 states and the District of Columbia, grading each state based on whether it guarantees workers access to basic supports — including paid or unpaid family and medical leave and paid sick days.” The report…

The Value of Sibling Support

September 25, 2018

An article from Bloom highlights the value of sibling support for children who have siblings with disabilities. “The purpose is to connect siblings of people with disabilities so they can have a network and can ask questions in a safe space. It’s an opportunity for children to discuss with their parents any worries, concerns and…

Register Now for the 2018 Ohio SIBS Annual Conference

September 18, 2018

There’s still time to register for the 18th annual Ohio SIBS Annual Conference. The conference will be on November 2-3, 2018 at Embassy Suites in Dublin, Ohio. Click here for schedule details and to register. Click here for the conference flyer.

Research and Training Opportunity: Future Planning for Siblings

September 12, 2018

Sibling Training for Future Planning (Click here for the flyer.) The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is offering a training to siblings of adults with disabilities. Siblings who complete this training will: Participate in workshops to facilitate future planning for their brothers and sisters with disabilities. Develop a letter of intent. Share their experiences with…

There’s Still Time to Register for the 2018 Ohio SIBS Annual Conference

Research Participation Opportunity: Share your Perspective on being a Sibling-in-Law of an Individual with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

The SLN Wishes Don Meyer the Best in Retirement

Sibling Leadership Network Honors National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2018

Announcing the Texas Sibling Network as the Newest Chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network

Illinois Imagines Presents: Supporting Healthy Relationships in Persons with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities

Raising Expectations for Worker Supports for Siblings of People with Disabilities

The Value of Sibling Support

Register Now for the 2018 Ohio SIBS Annual Conference

Research and Training Opportunity: Future Planning for Siblings

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