University of North Colorado Research Survey for Sibling Educators

January 24, 2020

CALLING ALL SIBLING EDUCATORS Are you an educator or an education professional who has a sibling with a disability? A researcher wants to hear about your motivation for entering or pursuing an education-related field. Her note is below. My name is Cassandra and I am a doctoral student at the University of Northern Colorado. I…

Adult Sib2Sib Mentoring Program Launches in Texas and Illinois

January 13, 2020

We’re excited to announce the launch of our first mentoring program for adult siblings of people with disabilities in Texas and Illinois. Our mentors will provide an informational and emotional need for brothers and sisters. We’re seeking both mentors and mentees for the program. Write to our SLN Manager Amy Halm if you’re interested in…

Sister Shares How Her Brother with Autism Shaped Her Perspective

January 13, 2020

Ali Gentry reflects: “Being Mark’s sister has sparked my passion for advocating for community integration for people with intellectual disabilities.” She is now an advocate for community-based services, which “are important because they allow people to develop and achieve their dreams in ways not possible in segregated institutions.” Click here to read Ali and Mark’s…

Nikki Donnelly Becomes the Board Chair of The SLN

January 10, 2020

Dear SLN Members and Supporters, Greetings and wishes for a happy new year to you and your families! I am honored to be assuming the role of Board Chair this year. As the California Chapter representative for two years, I am inspired to increase my involvement with the organization after experiencing SLN’s biannual conference last…

Ariam Alula Joins the SLN as its New Communications Consultant

January 7, 2020

I’m excited to welcome Ariam Alula as the SLN’s new Communications Consultant! We had a strong interest in this role and Ariam stood out as someone with the technical knowledge and journalistic skills, as well as an understanding of the disability and sibling community. Ariam is also a sibling! The SLN actually featured a story…

Resource Spotlight: Future Planning Tool

January 6, 2020

The new year ahead is a perfect time to think about future planning. The Build Your Plan ® tool from The Arc’s Center for Future Planning helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) think about and plan for their future. The interests, preferences, and skills of the person with I/DD are the main focus.…

University of North Colorado Research Survey for Sibling Educators

Adult Sib2Sib Mentoring Program Launches in Texas and Illinois

Sister Shares How Her Brother with Autism Shaped Her Perspective

Nikki Donnelly Becomes the Board Chair of The SLN

Ariam Alula Joins the SLN as its New Communications Consultant

Resource Spotlight: Future Planning Tool

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