Support the Sibling Leadership Network While You Holiday Shop on Amazon!

December 2, 2019

If you use Amazon, why not support us while you purchase what you need through the Amazon Smile program. It’s easy! Just click this link to get started: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-2429797 Or, follow these simple steps: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201365360 After selecting Sibling Leadership Network as your organization of choice to support, 0.5% of your purchase is automatically donated to us.…

Thank You for Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network in 2019

November 25, 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. For me, and I’m sure for many others, the most beautiful time of the year is coming home…

New Video from The Arc Highlights Why FMLA Must Include Siblings

November 21, 2019

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…

Sibling Self-Care During the Holidays

November 19, 2019

In this video, Shruti Tekwani offers insights about self-care around the holidays as a sibling.

Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network is Easy this Holiday Season!

November 14, 2019

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…

SLN Members Take Part in Families Special Interest Group of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

November 13, 2019

From Sandy Magaña, 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! Two Sibling Leadership Network members, Dr. Tamar Heller and Dr. Caya Chiu, attended.We counted 19 sessions on family-related topics and…

Announcing Elections for SLN 2020 Executive Committee

November 12, 2019

Dear Sibling Leadership Network Membership, It is time for our SLN Executive Committee Elections! This year we are accepting nominations for two positions: 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:…

SLN Representative Tamar Heller Presents at Raise Family Caregiving Advisory Council Meeting

November 7, 2019

Tamar Heller, the Sibling Leadership Network’s Representative at the University of Illinois – Chicago, was invited in August to attend the Family Caregiving Advisory Council (FCAC) meeting in Washington, D.C. to provide an overview of important research from the field and present key policy issues for family caregivers. FCAC was established by the Recognize, Assist,…

Job Opportunity: Communications Consultant for the Sibling Leadership Network!

November 5, 2019

The Sibling Leadership Network has an exciting job opportunity open now! Apply to be our Communications Consultant, a role that is integral to the work and mission of the SLN. Click here for the position description and details on how to apply. We encourage applicants to submit by November 15, 2019. Please spread the word!

Recognizing National Family Caregiver Month 2019

November 4, 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…

Support the Sibling Leadership Network While You Holiday Shop on Amazon!

Thank You for Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network in 2019

New Video from The Arc Highlights Why FMLA Must Include Siblings

Sibling Self-Care During the Holidays

Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network is Easy this Holiday Season!

SLN Members Take Part in Families Special Interest Group of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Announcing Elections for SLN 2020 Executive Committee

SLN Representative Tamar Heller Presents at Raise Family Caregiving Advisory Council Meeting

Job Opportunity: Communications Consultant for the Sibling Leadership Network!

Recognizing National Family Caregiver Month 2019

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