2019 Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS) Conference

September 3, 2019

TN Siblings Conference November 9, 2019 from 10:00am-3:00pm at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center The TN Adults Brothers and Sisters (TABS) sibling support network is hosting a conference for siblings of individuals with disabilities on Saturday, Nov. 9 at Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) in Nashville. TABS is coordinated by sibling volunteers, the Council, and VKC. TABS is…

Resource Spotlight: The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults With Disabilities

August 26, 2019

The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults With Disabilities is a wonderful book full of important information for siblings! Each chapter is authored by different siblings, including one by Katie Arnold, ED of the SLN as well as many current and former SLN Board members. The editors of the book,…

Upcoming Webinar: Future Planning for Siblings

August 23, 2019

Future Planning for Siblings Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 12:30-1:30 PM CT This webinar is for adult siblings of people with disabilities to learn about how their families can plan for the future of their brother or sister with disabilities, including how to start the difficult dialogue, various areas of the planning process, and ways for…

SLN speaks at the 2019 Congenital Muscle Disease Scientific and Family Conference

August 19, 2019

On July 28, 2019, SLN’s Executive Director Katie Arnold and Project Manager Amy Halm made presentations at the 2019 Congenital Muscle Disease Scientific and Family Conference in Chicago, IL. In the morning, they hosted 2 energetic and engaging sibshops – one for younger children and one for teens. Siblings enjoyed playing games and learning from…

Travels With My Brother: A Sibling Adventure

August 12, 2019

by Nikki Donnelly There are many things that my brother contributes to my life, but the ability to see the world through his perspective is one of the best. Recently I attended the Sibling Leadership Network Conference in St. Paul, Minnesota. I have travelled extensively throughout the United States; you can say I am a…

Resource Spotlight: Videos on Family Support and Sibling Perspectives

August 5, 2019

Please check out these great videos that were supported through the Family Support Resource and Training Center (FSRTC) www.fsrtc.ahslabs.uic.edu Family Supports: Voices of People with Disabilities Improving Family Support: Ideas from People with Disabilities Gaining Insights: Amira’s Story Liz’s Sibling Stance

Spotlight on WisconSibs’ SibDays of Summer Camp

July 29, 2019

WisconSibs‘ SibDays of Summer camp is an opportunity for kids who have siblings with disabilities to meet and form lasting friendships. It also offers them a chance to connect with resources for their lifelong journey with their brothers and sisters with disabilities. Click here to learn more about the SibDays of Summer camp.

Resource Spotlight: State Technology Access Programs

July 22, 2019

This video from the Texas Sibling Network highlights the Texas Technology Access Program. Although it’s Texas-focused, you’ll learn a lot regardless of where you live. Programs like this exist in every state!

It’s National Disability Voter Registration Week 2019!

July 15, 2019

This week, the Sibling Leadership Network is joining disability organizations and advocates around the United States in honoring National Disability Voter Registration Week. Coordinated by the REV UP Campaign, the goal of this week is to increase the political power of people with disabilities while also engaging candidates and the media to recognize the disability community. REV UP: Register,…

Sibling Leadership Network Co-Chairs of Research Receive AAIDD Awards

July 11, 2019

Each year, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) honors selected individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to the field. We’re proud to share that our Co-Chairs of Research were both recognized this year and congratulate them both! Early Career Award Meghan M. Burke, PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign International…

2019 Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS) Conference

Resource Spotlight: The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults With Disabilities

Upcoming Webinar: Future Planning for Siblings

SLN speaks at the 2019 Congenital Muscle Disease Scientific and Family Conference

Travels With My Brother: A Sibling Adventure

Resource Spotlight: Videos on Family Support and Sibling Perspectives

Spotlight on WisconSibs’ SibDays of Summer Camp

Resource Spotlight: State Technology Access Programs

It’s National Disability Voter Registration Week 2019!

Sibling Leadership Network Co-Chairs of Research Receive AAIDD Awards

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