Mental Health Resource for Uncertainty

March 21, 2020

The future is uncertain. We’re all anxious. But we must remember to take care of ourselves and each other during this unprecedented time in our history. We found this resource from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention which reminds us that we can always choose our responses. Separate what is in your control from what…

The 2020 Disability Policy Seminar is Two Weeks Away

March 10, 2020

The Disability Policy Seminar is a three-day annual that promotes unity, movement building and amplifies the concerns of people with I/DD before congress. The event is full of informative sessions from experts in the field, and opportunities to discuss key issues with others from your state. Armed with valuable information, the event culminates with the…

Honoring the Diversity of March’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March 9, 2020

This month, the SLN is observing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month which amplifies the efforts of organizations such as the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners including the Association for University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and National Disabilities Rights Network (NDRN)to highlight the diversity and successes of this community as well…

Siblings in Staten Island, NY Talk About Their Bond on Local News Site

February 21, 2020

Don’t we all love to see other sibling stories being shared online? We loved meeting siblings from seven families in Staten Island, New York City who told readers of the Staten Island Advance about the impact of their sibling relationships. Read it here.

Announcing Colorado Chapter’s Rocky Mountain Sibs and Their New Leadership Program

February 17, 2020

Congratulations to our friends in Colorado for rebranding their chapter to Rocky Mountain Sibs! The organization aims to build resources for siblings of individuals with special needs to help them thrive. Formerly known as Sibling Tree, the Colorado Chapter launched its rebranding this past January. In conjunction with this launch, Rocky Mountain Sibs is…

Resource Spotlight: Self-determination Online Resource Center for Empowerment (SORCe)

February 17, 2020

The Self-determination Online Resource Center for Empowerment (SORCe) was developed to to link individuals and families, caregivers, professionals, payers, and government policymakers with information and tools to facilitate self direction in the use of disability-related services and supports. SORCe allows you to search for resources designed to address a range of topics about self-determination.

Announcing the 2021 National SLN Conference Location

February 10, 2020

Hello Sibs, We’re excited to announce details about SLN’s eighth national conference. We’re hosting it in Jacksonville, FL from June 19-21, and we’re taking your questions early – over a year early – on our Facebook event page that we’ll be launching this week. We’d like to gauge your interest, so write to us on…

Resource Spotlight: Guide on Supported Decision Making

February 10, 2020

The “My Voice Counts” Self Advocate’s Guide to Supported Decision Making covers the following 5 areas: Understanding Supported Decision Making as an Alternative to Guardianship How to Organize Your Ideas About What You Would Like to Do and What You Might Need How to Choose the Right People to Be a Part of Your Support…

Resource Spotlight: State Protection & Advocacy Systems

February 3, 2020

Protection and Advocacy Systems (P&As) work at the state level to protect individuals with disabilities by empowering them and advocating on their behalf. There are 57 P&As in the United States and its territories, and each is independent of service-providing agencies in their states. Click here to learn more about P&As.

Resource Spotlight: Self Advocates Becoming Empowered

January 27, 2020

Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) is a United States-based self-advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities are treated as equals and that they are given the same decisions, choices, rights, responsibilities, and chances to speak up to empower themselves; opportunities to make new friends, and to learn from their mistakes. Click here to…

Mental Health Resource for Uncertainty

The 2020 Disability Policy Seminar is Two Weeks Away

Honoring the Diversity of March’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Siblings in Staten Island, NY Talk About Their Bond on Local News Site

Announcing Colorado Chapter’s Rocky Mountain Sibs and Their New Leadership Program

Resource Spotlight: Self-determination Online Resource Center for Empowerment (SORCe)

Announcing the 2021 National SLN Conference Location

Resource Spotlight: Guide on Supported Decision Making

Resource Spotlight: State Protection & Advocacy Systems

Resource Spotlight: Self Advocates Becoming Empowered

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