World Down Syndrome Day 2021

March 16, 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

SLN Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Fund

March 16, 2021

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. …

Leave for Siblings: A Call for Participants

March 13, 2021

Calling all siblings! Have you ever experienced any difficulties requesting leave from work to help support your brother or sister? What are your perceptions of the current Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? Currently, siblings are not explicitly covered under the FMLA but may be eligible to take job-protected unpaid leave under certain circumstances. The…

Webinar: The Rare Sibling Experience

March 11, 2021

Join NORD for The Rare Sibling Experience. “The impact of a rare disease extends beyond the patient and is interwoven into their entire family dynamic. Siblings of rare disease patients often face personal challenges inside and outside of the home. Guidance and nurturing can empower unaffected siblings to be supportive members of the family while maintaining…

BIPOC Sibling Roundtable Part 3

March 10, 2021

Our conversation continues and you’re invited! Join the Sibling Support Project, Special Needs Siblings, and The Sibling Leadership Network for our third BIPOC Sibling Roundtable on March 18th at 5:00 p.m. Pacific/7:00 p.m. Central/8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This event features the experiences, insights and perspectives of Black, Indigenous and other People of Color who have…

Access to COVID-19 Vaccines: Issues and Barriers for Persons with Disabilities

March 10, 2021

Join the Great Lakes ADA Center for a Special Session: Access to COVID-19 Vaccines: Issues and Barriers for Persons with Disabilities. “As the federal government and states increase distribution and delivery of vaccines for the Corona virus, barriers to these vaccines for persons with disabilities have emerged. Join us as our speakers address policies regarding…

SLN Joins in a Letter to the CDC for Vaccine Prioritization

March 8, 2021

The Sibling Leadership has joined various other disability and medical advocacy groups in signing a letter targeted specifically to the CDC asking them to move people with developmental disabilities into Tier 1b of vaccination prioritization. People with developmental disabilities, are at higher risk than the general public, and vaccine prioritization should be based on mortality…

The Countdown to the Disability Policy Seminar Has Begun

March 5, 2021

The countdown to the Disability Policy Seminar has begun and the Sibling Leadership Network is a Promotional Partner! The Disability Policy Seminar offers the opportunity for passionate advocates, self-advocates, experts, and professionals in the field to come together and learn about key issues that affect them most. After two days of training and learning, attendees…

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March 4, 2021

This March, the SLN is observing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month which amplifies the efforts of organizations such as the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners including the Association for University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and National Disabilities Rights Network (NDRN)to highlight the diversity and successes of this community as well…

Women’s History Month with the Special Olympics

March 3, 2021

Happy Women’s History Month! Check out this library of great videos from Special Olympics celebrating the achievements of women from the I/DD community! SEE THE LIBRARY HERE Check it out and share with your siblings! Check out more stories by women siblings on our sibling stories page!

World Down Syndrome Day 2021

SLN Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Fund

Leave for Siblings: A Call for Participants

Webinar: The Rare Sibling Experience

BIPOC Sibling Roundtable Part 3

Access to COVID-19 Vaccines: Issues and Barriers for Persons with Disabilities

SLN Joins in a Letter to the CDC for Vaccine Prioritization

The Countdown to the Disability Policy Seminar Has Begun

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Women’s History Month with the Special Olympics

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