Black Lives with IDD and Their Faith Communities Webinar Series

October 31, 2020

Check out this webinar series from AAIDD Religion and Spirituality Interest Network; Black Lives with IDD and Their Faith Communities Webinar Series A discussion of the role of church communities in the lives of black and brown people with IDD and their families Find more resources on our Adult Resources page.

Sibling Grief Conversation

October 29, 2020

Join us for a Sibling Grief Conversation November 8th, 2-4pm PT/3-5 MT/4-6 CT/5-7 ET To register for this free meeting, click here. This Zoom gathering is intended for adult siblings of people with disabilities whose brother or sister has died. The need for sibling support continues after a sibling passes and this will be a forum to…

Trainings for Community Emergency Preparedness

October 29, 2020

Online Trainings Available for Community Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults and People with Disabilities HHS’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) has a new online training on older adults and disasters that is designed to improve public health and emergency medical responders’ capability to address the access and functional needs of community-dwelling older…

Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month from Kaitlin & Kyle

October 28, 2020

Siblings, Kyle & Kaitlin Happy Down Syndrome Awareness month! My name is Kaitlin, and I have two siblings – Kelsey and Kyle – both of whom are worthy of celebration year-round. Nevertheless, it’s October and Down syndrome awareness month is a wonderful excuse to highlight my brother Kyle and everything he gives to our family…

Living an Authentic Life: A Sibling’s Journey Toward Love, Marriage, and the Baby Carriage

October 28, 2020

SLN state chapter, SibsNY, Co-Chair, Kristy Hartman tells Impact her inspiring sibling story of chasing her own dreams while caring for her sister Amy. “A happy marriage, healthy babies, a nice house and a great career – these have been my life goals for as long as I can remember.” Check out Living an Authentic…

2021 SLN National Conference – Save the Date!

October 27, 2020

2021 SLN National Conference – Save the Date! We are ecstatic to announce our 8th National Conference! Our 2021 National Sibling Leadership Network Conference on June 18 through 20, 2021 will take place in Jacksonville, FL and nationwide, virtually. With the unique challenges facing our world, this Conference, our 8th, will be our most innovative and important…

Last Week for Nominations to the SLN Board of Directors!

October 26, 2020

This is the last week to submit your nominations to the SLN board of directors! Find all the details below. We invite you to become a leader on the SLN Board of Directors. Our SLN Board is comprised of a dedicated group of volunteers from across the country. We welcome siblings and sibling supporters to…

Donate to SLN While You Shop!

October 23, 2020

Starting holiday shopping early? Want to help support the SLN? Did you know you can do both at once? Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible items that you purchase directly to the SLN!

Young Siblings of Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: Common Experiences

October 22, 2020

SLN Founder, Don Meyer and Sibling Support Project Executive Director & SLN Board Member Emily Holl write about key points in the sibling experience and offer pointers on supporting siblings in this article in Impact. “Over the course of the lifespan, siblings spend a significant amount of time with each other, particularly in early childhood.…

Free Decision-Making Resources for Download

October 21, 2020

Check out these great downloadable resources from The Arc’s Center for Future Planning! “People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) must make many daily and major life decisions, just like people without disabilities. This can include decisions about buying things they need, managing a budget, and talking with doctors about their health care. There are…

Black Lives with IDD and Their Faith Communities Webinar Series

Sibling Grief Conversation

Trainings for Community Emergency Preparedness

Happy Down Syndrome Awareness Month from Kaitlin & Kyle

Living an Authentic Life: A Sibling’s Journey Toward Love, Marriage, and the Baby Carriage

2021 SLN National Conference – Save the Date!

Last Week for Nominations to the SLN Board of Directors!

Donate to SLN While You Shop!

Young Siblings of Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: Common Experiences

Free Decision-Making Resources for Download

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