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2021 SLN Conference Gets its First Sponsor!

We would like to thank National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities for becoming our first sponsor for the 2021 8th National Sibling Leadership Conference! The SLN Conference is a unique event that helps to grow the sibling movement by bringing together siblings of people with disabilities and sibling supporters (parents, relatives including people with…
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Saarthi’s Global Sib Diwali Meet with SLN

Katie Arnold, SLN’s Executive Director, and Nina Bihani, SLN’s Co-Chair of Policy and Advocacy, were invited to connect virtually with Saarthi, the Sibling Support Network in India, to share and learn together about supporting siblings of people with disabilities.  Saarthi was holding a Global Sib Diwali Meet.  Diwali is a festival of lights and one…
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Talking to Siblings About ASD

Julie Wolf, PhD shares with Autism Spectrum News how families can adopt a family atmosphere of developmentally appropriate, open communication for siblings affected by ASD. “Siblings of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have unique needs and may have a range of feelings, both positive and negative, about their experience with their brother or sister…
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Thanks4Giving

Family and friends are central to the SLN. During this season of Thanksgiving we want to say Thank You to all of you that have supported the work of the SLN.  While it has been a challenging year, we have much for which to be grateful.  Even if we are not able to be together…
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Mobilizing Support for People with Disabilities Who Experience Sexual Violence Webinars

Mobilizing Support for People with Disabilities Who Experience Sexual Violence Webinars “People with disabilities experience domestic and sexual violence at alarming rates. Yet they are less likely to receive services, supports, and justice than their counterparts without disabilities receive.” (Forging New Collaborations, A Guide for Rape Crisis, Domestic Violence, and Disability Organizations, VERA Institute on…
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Upcoming Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center Webinars

Check out these upcoming Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center Webinars! 11/16 – New Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving 11/19 – Requesting accommodation When You Go to the Hospital 11/23 – Causing Good Trouble 11/30 – Who Do We Want to Bring to the Table 12/3 – Identifying Your Group’s Strengths and Weaknesses 12/7 – If…
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Support the SLN this Holiday Season

The Sibling Leadership Network is excited to announce a $3,500 match through the end of December.  The first $3,500 in donations we receive between now and the end of December will have their dollars doubled!  We invite you to support our work in any of the following ways: 1. Online donation You can donate online with PayPal…
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Sheltering at Home with My Brother Douglas During COVID-19

Gerri Zatlow shares her story with Autism Spectrum News and voices her concerns around caring for her brother, Douglas, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read Sheltering at Home with My Brother Douglas During COVID-19 here. Gerri Zatlow with her brother Douglas Find more on our Siblings Stories page and our COVID-19 Resources Page.
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Siblings of People with IDD: A Look Across the Lifespan

SLN member & previous Board member, Meghan Burke, tells Impact about the common experiences, roles, needs, and supports of siblings of individuals with IDD across the lifespan. “The sibling relationship is typically the longest lasting familial relationship. When a disability is present, siblings may fill unique roles for their brothers/sisters with intellectual and developmental disabilities…
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2020 Holiday Reflection from SLN Board of Directors Chair Nikki Donnelly

Nikki and brother, Robby Dear Sibling Leadership Network Supporter: As we prepare to enter the Thanksgiving and holiday season, I would like to take a moment to pause during these unprecedented times.  This year has been tough on many, but I am encouraged by the resiliency and support for others that I have seen arise…
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