A Texas teen couldn’t speak with his sister, so he created an app to give her a voice

December 30, 2021

Check out this inspiring young sibling’s story! A Texas teen couldn’t speak with his sister, so he created an app to give her a voice Archer Calder created a web-application to help his sister Della communicate with her family. “In the past, when we had to run errands, we just took her, she was never…

Sibling Advocate Diana Pastora Carson

December 29, 2021

Check out the incredible story of sibling advocate Diana Pastora Carson and the many initiatives she has been a part of to implement change. Diana’s brother, Joaquin, spent 15 years of his life in an institution. After a 3-year struggle to free her brother, she is advocating for policy & systems change. Check out her…

5 More Days to Give Your Year-End Donation

December 27, 2021

There are just 5 more days to give your year-end donation to the SLN! Siblings deserve support, especially during these challenging times. Your contribution helps us provide support to more siblings in the coming year. Please help us do more by donating. Your donation is tax-deductible. DONATE NOW PLUS, Donate to the SLN and get a…

Sib2Sib Adult Sibling Mentoring Program

December 23, 2021

The Sibling Leadership Network is thrilled to launch a Sib2Sib Mentor Program for ADULT siblings of people with disabilities! The Sib2Sib Mentor program will match adult siblings (18 and older) with each other to share their insights and experiences about being a sibling. Siblings often have the longest relationships of their lives with their brother…

THIS YEAR ONLY: Get a $300 or $600 Tax Deduction for Donating

December 22, 2021

Donate to the SLN and get a $300 or $600 tax deduction this year only! This year the IRS has a special rule that allows most people to get a tax deduction of up to $300 per individual and $600 for couples for gifts to charity. It provides a tax deduction that is not usually…

Virtual Program Library for People With Disabilities

December 20, 2021

The Arc’s new Virtual Program Library for People With Disabilities is now live! “Looking for online activities that someone with disabilities in your life can use to keep busy as the weather cools down? We’re excited to share our new Virtual Program Library, a free hub full of on-demand activities that can be done from home by…

Supporting Siblings is a Family Affair: Thoughts From an Insider to Help Guide the Conversation for Best Outcome

December 18, 2021

Check out this article in Autism Spectrum New’s sibling issue! Supporting Siblings is a Family Affair: Thoughts From an Insider to Help Guide the Conversation for Best Outcome Suzanne with her father and brother John “While parents concern themselves with the negative impact, it is also true that siblings of individuals with disabilities experience positive…

The Secret Life of Sibs Podcast

December 17, 2021

Check out this creative new podcast series of sibling stories by sibling, Romila Santra. The Secret Life of Sibs “Listen to The Secret Life of Sibs on Spotify. The Secret Life of Sibs is made for siblings of people with special needs, by a twin of someone with special needs. Join us for honest conversations…

MHDD Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion: American Indian Culture

December 16, 2021

Check out The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center (MHDD-NTC) ‘s most recent Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) project! They have worked together with Native American/American Indian peoples to produce a webinar, fact sheet, plain language summary, and digital storytelling episode. This content highlights important aspects of Native perspectives on disability and mental health.

Double Your Dollars, Double Your Support

December 15, 2021

Double your impact with a donation to the Sibling Leadership Network. Now through the end of December, an anonymous donor will be matching up to $2,000 in donations to the SLN! We invite you to support our work in any of the following ways: 1. Online donation You can donate online with PayPal or with…

A Texas teen couldn’t speak with his sister, so he created an app to give her a voice

Sibling Advocate Diana Pastora Carson

5 More Days to Give Your Year-End Donation

Sib2Sib Adult Sibling Mentoring Program

THIS YEAR ONLY: Get a $300 or $600 Tax Deduction for Donating

Virtual Program Library for People With Disabilities

Supporting Siblings is a Family Affair: Thoughts From an Insider to Help Guide the Conversation for Best Outcome

The Secret Life of Sibs Podcast

MHDD Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion: American Indian Culture

Double Your Dollars, Double Your Support

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