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Disability and Citizenship – CaliforniaSibs Virtual Meetup

CaliforniaSibs Virtual Meetup – Disability and Citizenship Saturday, December 4, 2021 Join CaliforniaSibs and guest speaker, Carol Blessing, for a discussion around the relationship between disability and citizenship as it plays out in the lives of siblings. Citizenship is defined in a broader context which touches on social justice and access to equal opportunity in…
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November 30th is Giving Tuesday!

The work of the SLN would not be possible without the generous ongoing support of our donors. In honor of  Giving Tuesday 2021, we hope you will consider making a holiday donation to support the work of the Sibling Leadership Network. Any donation, large or small, will make a difference in the lives of siblings…
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Siblings: Common Concerns and Effective Support Strategies

Check out this great piece in Autism Spectrum News from Sibling Support Project’s Emily Holl! Siblings: Common Concerns and Effective Support Strategies “Like parents of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), siblings experience unique concerns and opportunities. The sibling relationship can easily exceed six decades, and siblings face these issues for even longer than parents.…
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Happy Thanksgiving from the SLN!

Happy Thanksgiving! The Sibling Leadership Network is incredibly thankful for all of the amazing siblings in our network! Family and friends are central to the SLN. During this season of Thanksgiving we want to say Thank You to all of you that have supported the work of the SLN. We ask you to consider giving to the…
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Advice From Siblings of Special-Needs Kids

Some helpful tips for parents on how to minimize stress and make sure all the kids’ needs are met. Advice From Siblings of Special-Needs Kids Find this and more on our Parents & Family Members Resources page.
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When In-Person Support Isn’t an Option

Check out these three tips for advocating for a hospitalized patient during a pandemic. “Having a loved one in the hospital is hard enough, but being told you cannot visit them is a reality that countless families have endured through the COVID-19 pandemic. In any situation where hospitals and other healthcare facilities have stopped or…
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Want to Work for the SLN? Here’s Your Chance!

The SLN is currently hiring the following positions. Click on the titles for more information about the positions and how to apply. Development Coordinator Communications Consultant The Sibling Leadership Network is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on…
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Special Presentation: Difficult Experiences as a Sibling

Our partner organization in Canada, the Sibling Collaborative is welcoming all siblings to Special Presentation: Difficult experiences as a sibling on December 8th. Our life experience as a sibling of a person with a disability has many opportunities and also many challenges. Some events might be particularly traumatic and might include conflict, violence, or loss. It…
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Supporting Families Summit 2021

The 10-year anniversary of the National Agenda for Supporting Families with a Member with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (developed at the Wingspread Conference) provides an opportunity to celebrate a decade of learning and discuss today’s context and the current reality of supporting families in several key priority areas, such as: Enhancements to state service system structures Initiatives exploring…
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A Letter from Our Board Chair, Kelsey Sullivan

Dear Sibling Leadership Network Supporter: As we enter the holiday season and reflect on the past year, I would like to give thanks to this amazing network of support. This year we truly felt the strength through our connection as we hosted our first ever virtual conference, attended by over 275 individuals from 37 states…
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