Sheltering at Home with My Brother Douglas During COVID-19

November 13, 2020

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.

Siblings of People with IDD: A Look Across the Lifespan

November 11, 2020

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…

2020 Holiday Reflection from SLN Board of Directors Chair Nikki Donnelly

November 8, 2020

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…

National Family Caregivers Month

November 7, 2020

This November the SLN celebrates National Family Caregivers Month with all of our sibling family caregivers! National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. The national observance is spearheaded…

People with Disabilities Can Share Voting Experience

November 6, 2020

The Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) GoVoter Project is investigating issues around voting for people with disabilities. They are gathering Voter Experience Surveys completed by voters with disabilities. Learning about these experiences helps election officials and others improve their voting services and helps disability organizations understand where to focus their voter education. This survey, available…

Our Sibling Relationships and COVID-19

November 6, 2020

A new study about sibs providing care during COVID-19 has been published by the Sibling Collaborative in their Fall Newsletter. “The results showed that the majority of siblings are supporting their brother or sister with IDD during the COVID‐19 pandemic and are concerned about the health and well‐being of their brother/sister. The most common concern…

Teen Sibs Speak Out

November 5, 2020

Read about the sibling teen experience and learn all about SibTeen in this amazing piece in Impact, Teen Sibs Speak Out! “Since 2011, the Sibling Support Project in Seattle and Siblings Australia have co-facilitated a closed Facebook group for teen siblings, SibTeen, to share the joys and challenges of growing up alongside a brother or…

Well-Being Tips: Stress Management for Family Caregivers

November 4, 2020

The Family Caregiver Alliance is holding this great webinar this National Family Caregivers Month; Well-Being Tips: Stress Management for Family Caregivers. “As caregivers, we always have to balance managing the needs of the people we care for and taking care of your own needs. Unfortunately, our own health and well-being as caregivers often suffers as…

BIPOC Sibling Roundtable

November 3, 2020

The Sibling Leadership Network is excited to support this BIPOC Sibling Roundtable that centers the voices of Black, indigenous, and people of color who have brothers and sisters with disabilities. Thanks to the leadership of Jeniece Dortch, founder of Special Needs Siblings, along with Emily Holl, Executive Director of the Sibling Support Project for spearheading…

Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network this Holiday Season!

November 1, 2020

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…

Sheltering at Home with My Brother Douglas During COVID-19

Siblings of People with IDD: A Look Across the Lifespan

2020 Holiday Reflection from SLN Board of Directors Chair Nikki Donnelly

National Family Caregivers Month

People with Disabilities Can Share Voting Experience

Our Sibling Relationships and COVID-19

Teen Sibs Speak Out

Well-Being Tips: Stress Management for Family Caregivers

BIPOC Sibling Roundtable

Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network this Holiday Season!

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