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The Power of Sharing My Story

Josh Glauser, Vice President of Siblings with a Mission, shares his story with Impact of being a twin sibling and how it has empowered his work with other siblings. Josh (right) and his twin brother, Jacob. Find more sibling stories like this on our Siblings Stories page.
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Katherine Hamann’s Sibling Story

Katherine Hamann, board member of Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (the Illinois Chapter of SLN) tells Orange Socks her incredible and moving story of finding her sister in a time when institutionalizing was common practice and the impact it continues to have on her life.   Thank you for sharing your story, Katherine! https://siblingleadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Kathrine_INSTAGRAM_20200522.mp4 View FULL…
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Disability Advocacy Runs in Our Family

Check out this this compelling article in Impact of one family’s story of advocacy that spans over 40 years! Disability Advocacy Runs in Our Family Mindee, Alison, Evan, and Michelle in 2018 at a family celebration (from left to right). Photo courtesy of David Hartzman, Washington Talent. Find more sibling stories on our Sibling Stories…
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Upcoming Webinars!

Check out these upcoming Webinars! RQ Goes Virtual – July 27 – 30, 2020 View the conference schedule and register for virtual sessions The 2020 virtual event is jointly hosted by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR), Human Services Research Institute (HSRI), National Association…
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The SLN Celebrates the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 30th Anniversary!

We are proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 30th Anniversary! On July 26th we celebrate this important civil rights law that works to ensure all people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. Celebrate with us by visiting: www.adaanniversary.org/ #ADA30 #ThanksToTheADA Find out more about the ADA and how…
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New Grief & Loss Resources

Grief and loss are subjects that we, as siblings, and our siblings with intellectual and developmental disabilities can struggle with.  Here are some resources on these subjects that we came across recently and wanted to share. Supporting Individuals with Autism in Grief and Loss – AAIDD webinar End of Life and Loss – AAIDD webinar…
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Grassroots Support in States: The Sibling Leadership Network

Want to know more about the Sibling Leadership Network and what we do?  Then check out this informative article by our own Executive Director, Katie Arnold in Impact. Grassroots Support in States: The Sibling Leadership Network Participants at the 2019 Sibling Leadership Network Conference. Find out even more about us on our Who We Are…
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National Disability Voter Registration Week July 13-17, 2020

National Disability Voter Registration Week is this week! Voting is vital!  Make sure you and your siblings are registered and informed!  Here are some great resources from The Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) that are worth checking out! Fact sheet on Voting Fact Sheet on Voting By Mail 2020 Registration deadlines by State The ABCs…
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Sibling Support and Self-Advocacy: Eric’s Story

Sibling Leadership Network Treasurer and Board Member, Eric McVay, is a longtime self- advocate and leader in the self- advocacy movement who has a broad knowledge of legislative issues affecting people with disabilities in the state of Maine and across the United States. In this article in Impact, he talks ​​with SLN Executive Director Katie…
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Our Human Condition By Paul Wenham-Clarke

A fellow sibling shared this website with us and we really enjoyed the beautiful images of siblings and reading their stories. We hope you enjoy it as well! Check out Our Human Condition by Paul Wenham-Clarke Find more sibling stories on our Sibling Stories Page.
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