Powerful Article on Grieving the Loss of a Sibling with a Disability

September 5, 2018

A piece in the New York Times shares the poignant, complex story of grief upon losing a sibling with a disability. Author Gina DeMillo Wagner writes: “Alan taught me that humans are imperfect, vulnerable beings. Watching the way people behaved around my brother, I understood there is incredible kindness and unimaginable cruelty in the world. Thanks…

Board Member Nathan Grant Shares Insight on Family Caregiving

August 29, 2018

SLN Board Member Nathan Grant shares his insight in an article on the importance of medical professionals recognizing the care his family provides for his brother, Nik. Nathan reflects: “I wish healthcare providers of all specialties spent more time asking how my parents and I are actually doing.” Click here to read the full article.

Board of Directors Approves SLN Statement of Commitment to Diversity and Social Justice

August 22, 2018

Thank you to the SLN Diversity and Social Justice Committee for crafting this important statement. Click here to read the statement.

Upcoming Webinar: The Importance of Talking About Sex – The Elephant in the Room

August 17, 2018

The Importance of Talking About Sex – The Elephant in the Room Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 2pm ET Join The Arc’s Center for Future Planning to hear from presenters who will discuss common misperceptions and myths people have about people with I/DD and sexuality; what a healthy, relationship looks like and how you can help…

Free Webinar for Adult Siblings of People with Disabilities

August 15, 2018

Webinar: Supporting Healthy Sexuality in People with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Wed, Sep 12, 2018 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET About the webinar: Everyone is a sexual being, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD)! Yet information about healthy relationships and sexuality is often not available or accessible for people with ID/DD. This interactive and lively…

SLN Executive Director Katie Arnold Keynotes Sibling Symposium

August 13, 2018

SLN Executive Director Katie Arnold recently keynoted the 2nd Sibling Symposium, hosted by Siblings with a Mission at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. Sibling Symposiums are empowering gatherings focused on providing support and raising awareness. During the event, Katie had the opportunity to share insights about the sibling experience with over 100…

Registration Open for 2018 Ohio SIBS Annual Conference

August 10, 2018

Registration is now open 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: Paid Family and Medical Leave and Disability Study

August 6, 2018

Please see the below research participation opportunity: “We need your help recruiting workers with disabilities and workers who provide support to a friend or family member with a disability in California, New Jersey, New York, and North Carolina for remote, one-on-one interviews either by phone, web conference, or email. Columbia University and the Arc are…

Resource on Supported Decision-Making from the American Civil Liberties Union

August 1, 2018

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) offers a helpful guide for people with disabilities and their families on Supported Decision-Making. The resource explains the process step-by-step in an accessible way, with activities that can be done together. Click here to download When Do I Want Support? Supported Decision-Making Self-Assessment Tool.

Sibling Leadership Network Celebrates 28th Anniversary of ADA

July 26, 2018

The Sibling Leadership Network is celebrating the 28th anniversary of the landmark passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Please join us in honoring this occasion, and in committing to continue to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities today and every day. We are proud to support the continuation of a civil…

Powerful Article on Grieving the Loss of a Sibling with a Disability

Board Member Nathan Grant Shares Insight on Family Caregiving

Board of Directors Approves SLN Statement of Commitment to Diversity and Social Justice

Upcoming Webinar: The Importance of Talking About Sex – The Elephant in the Room

Free Webinar for Adult Siblings of People with Disabilities

SLN Executive Director Katie Arnold Keynotes Sibling Symposium

Registration Open for 2018 Ohio SIBS Annual Conference

Research Participation Opportunity: Paid Family and Medical Leave and Disability Study

Resource on Supported Decision-Making from the American Civil Liberties Union

Sibling Leadership Network Celebrates 28th Anniversary of ADA

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