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SLN Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Fund

In our continued work to be racially and economically inclusive, the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) has created the Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Fund to provide financial support for attendance at the SLN Conference and other SLN events. We take inclusion for all seriously. Building a truly inclusive sibling community is a priority for the SLN. …
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The Autism in Black Virtual Conference

Check out the Autism in Black Virtual Conference; 4 days of powerful discussions about autism and the black community, April 1st-4th, 2021! This conference is intended to empower all attendees by providing you with the resources to help better serve black families and black communities. Get all the details, including a list of speakers, schedule…
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Disability in the Family: Exploring the Experience of Sibling Relationships

Check out this online panel featuring brothers and sisters of people with disabilities! Join IncludeNYC for a thought-provoking conversation on the unique challenges and opportunities siblings encounter throughout the lifespan on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Featuring: Don Meyer is the former director of the Sibling Support Project and creator of Sibshop, a model providing support…
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What Happens When One Twin Has Autism

What Happens When One Twin Has Autism is one parent’s perspective on her twins over the years.  Check it out on Autism Spectrum News. Matt and Samantha Elisofon Find more sibling stories on our Sibling Stories page.
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Condemning Anti-Asian Hate

The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) mourns the victims of the March 16 murders in Atlanta, Georgia and grieves in solidarity with the Asian and Pacific Islander Community.  The SLN is committed to advancing racial justice for all people with disabilities and their families.  Our work includes efforts to be anti-racist, stop xenophobia, and combat white…
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Access to Mindfulness Session Ends March 31st

Time is running out for you to access the sessions. Be sure to access the Mindfulness sessions between now and March 31st.  If you missed any live Zoom sessions or haven’t had time to review the self-paced modules, you can view them until the end of March! You can login to the course at any time…
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Free Disability Policy Seminar Prep from AUCD

Are you ready for The Disability Policy Seminar on April 19-22, 2021? Check out these free online events offered by AUCD aimed at helping you get ready for The Disability Policy Seminar! AUCD pre-DPS 2021: Policy Education 101  Friday, March 19, 2021, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET “Join us to review basics of federal…
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AAIDD 145th Annual Meeting & Siblings

The AAIDD Annual Meeting is coming up and they have 3 sibling sessions! The Sibling-in-Law: A Key Social Support in the Lives of Adults With IDD I Found My Sibling Sister/Brother! A Study on Coping in Adult Siblings of Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Participating in a Support Group A Four-Country Comparative Analysis of…
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World Down Syndrome Day 2021

World Down Syndrome Day is coming up on Sunday, March 21st! Check out this great video from Down Syndrome International and check out their list of events and resources here: https://www.ds-int.org/world-down-syndrome-day, including a 21 day challenge! #WorldDownSyndromeDay  
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