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Thank You for Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network in 2019

Dear Sibling Leadership Network Supporter: As we prepare to share the holidays with friends and loved ones, it is a wonderful time to reflect and give thanks for all we have been blessed with over the year.Ā  For me, and Iā€™m sure for many others, the most beautiful time of the year is coming home…
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New Video from The Arc Highlights Why FMLA Must Include Siblings

A new video from The Arc of the United States highlights why paid leave is a vital tool for families, including siblings, and people with disabilities. At some point almost everyone will need to take time off of work to care for themselves or a family member. But while the Family and Medical Leave Act…
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Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network is Easy this Holiday Season!

The Sibling Leadership Network is pleased to share that this year, an anonymous donor will be matching up to $3,000 in donations to our organization through the end of December. We invite you to support our work in any of the following ways: The SLN has a PayPal giving page which you can access via…
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SLN Members Take Part in Families Special Interest Group of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

From Sandy MagaƱa, Ph.D., MSW: The Families Special Interest Group of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) had a great turnout at the 2019 IASSIDD Conference in Glasgow! Ā Two Sibling Leadership Network members, Dr. Tamar Heller and Dr. Caya Chiu, attended.We counted 19 sessions on family-related topics and…
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Announcing Elections for SLN 2020 Executive Committee

Dear Sibling Leadership Network Membership, It is time for our SLN Executive Committee Elections! This year we are accepting nominations for two positions:Ā  Vice Chair and Treasurer. A description of the positions are below. Vice-Chair The SLN Vice Chair is responsible for assisting the SLN Chair with the below duties*, in addition to the following:…
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Recognizing National Family Caregiver Month 2019

November is National Family Caregivers Month. This year, the theme is #BeCareCurious. Click here to learn more about the theme. The Sibling Leadership Network recognizes the siblings who support their brothers and sisters with disabilities. Join us in our efforts to provide siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, support and tools to advocate with…
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