Join us for this conference day 2 Keynote Speech on June 19th as part of the 2021 8th National Sibling Leadership Network Conference!
Register by June 4th
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9am PT/10am MT/11am CT/12pm ET
Keynote Presentation: Strength through Connection: Finding My Voice and My Space in the Sibling Community
The sibling experience can be a lonely, uncharted path. Isolation and self-doubt can challenge our best efforts to support our families and ourselves. Connecting with other siblings of people with disabilities and people who care about sibs can bring comfort, knowledge, validation and empowerment. Building those connections is not always easy. While many sibling’s stories share common themes, culture, race, and other life experiences can present barriers to connection. Lisa Matthews, the DC Chapter Representative of the Sibling Leadership Network, will share her story of navigating complex systems and searching for connection in order to support her brother, her family, and herself. Lisa will share her experiences as a sibling who was often the only person of color in this space, and insights on how embracing differences and appreciating commonalities helped shift her trajectory from isolation, uncertainty, and fear to empowerment and finding her voice.
- Keynote Speaker: Lisa Matthews. D.C. Chapter Representative, SLN Board
FOLLOWED BY
9:45am PT/10:45am MT/11:45am CT/12:45pm ET
Engaging Discussions
Attendees will be put into small facilitated groups using Zoom breakout rooms to engage in discussions related to the themes that are presented in the keynote presentation.