It’s the Season of Giving! Will You Support the Sibling Leadership Network?

November 1, 2019

With November upon us, the Sibling Leadership Network is celebrating a season of thankfulness and giving. We are so grateful for for the support of our network, and honored to be able to share supportive resources with all of you. This year, as we kick off our holiday giving campaign, we’re delighted to share that…

Increase in Developmental Disability Diagnoses

October 28, 2019

The number of American children with developmental disabilities “increased significantly” in recent years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Click here to learn more.

Resource Spotlight: Presentation on Supported Decision-Making and The Role Of Siblings

October 21, 2019

Tina Campanella, the CEO of Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities, gave a presentation on Supported Decision-Making in St. Paul, Minnesota at the 2019 Sibling Leadership Network Conference “Here. Together.” Supported Decision-Making (SDM) is quickly becoming a preferred way of supporting adults with all types of disabilities to make decisions and retain control in their…

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

October 14, 2019

Please join the Sibling Leadership Network in celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month (DSAM)! Started by The National Down Syndrome Society in the 1980s, DSAM is a chance to spread awareness and advocate for the value of inclusion. Click here for a self-advocate’s perspective on DSAM.

Supported Decision-Making: Evan’s Story

October 7, 2019

In an article on the value of supported decision-making, sibling Emma Shouse shares: “Supporting someone like my brother to make decisions effectively requires some forethought and commitment on behalf of everyone involved in the meeting to “listen” to someone who has not yet figured out the best way to make himself “heard”. It’s my hope…

Sibling Leadership Network Recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2019

October 1, 2019

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…

National Emergency Preparedness Month 2019

September 23, 2019

September is National Preparedness Month, and the SLN believes it’s important to be ready in case of an emergency. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is doing important work surrounding disability and emergency preparedness, and their website is a great starting point. FEMA also released a fact sheet in 2015 about inclusive emergency management. For more guidance on preparedness…

Upcoming Webinar: Sibling Grief

September 20, 2019

Sib Grief Webinar Thursday, September 26th at 7pm Eastern, 6pm Central, 5pm Mountain, and 4pm Pacific There is no roadmap for grief, and when you are grieving your sibling with a disability, it can feel really lonely and isolating. Often times, there are other emotions like guilt and relief that are involved, and we don’t…

Resource Spotlight: Supported Decision-Making Website

September 16, 2019

The Center for Public Representation has a helpful website dedicated to supported decision-making (SDM), an effective alternative to guardianship. Click here to visit the website and learn more about how SDM gives people more independence, more dignity, more freedom.

Resource Spotlight: Video on Supported Decision-Making Agreements

September 9, 2019

This video from the Texas Center for Disability Studies shares important information about support decision-making agreements.

It’s the Season of Giving! Will You Support the Sibling Leadership Network?

Increase in Developmental Disability Diagnoses

Resource Spotlight: Presentation on Supported Decision-Making and The Role Of Siblings

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month

Supported Decision-Making: Evan’s Story

Sibling Leadership Network Recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2019

National Emergency Preparedness Month 2019

Upcoming Webinar: Sibling Grief

Resource Spotlight: Supported Decision-Making Website

Resource Spotlight: Video on Supported Decision-Making Agreements

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