Welcome to Our New Secretary, Shirley Valladares

January 8, 2021

We would like to give a very warm welcome to our new Secretary, Shirley Valladares! We are happy to have you on our team! Shirley Valladares Shirley Valladares is from the suburbs of Chicago and is currently living in Chicago, Illinois. She is a special education teacher for students with low incidence disabilities in Chicago…

Our 2nd Self-Paced Mindfulness Course is Now Available!

January 7, 2021

A very happy and mindful new year! Our second self-paced mindfulness course is now available! Also, our second live session in our mindfulness series is on January 19th, 2021! Information & registration here: http://ow.ly/qnjJ50CQuNr

Welcome to Our New Vice Chair, Shawnnita Buckner

January 6, 2021

The Sibling Leadership Network would like to welcome our new Board of Directors Vice Chair, Shawnnita Buckner! We are very excited to have you with us! Shawnnita Buckner For more than 10 years, Shawnnita Buckner has been a noteworthy leader in the community behavioral health services industry. Shawnnita has a bachelor’s in psychology from Texas…

21-Year-Old Man with Down Syndrome Lands Job at UPS: ‘I’m So Proud of Him,’ Says Sister

January 5, 2021

Check out this great story told from the perspective of a sibling! “Jake is so worthy and capable, so it’s just awesome for others to be able to see that,” Amy Hyde says of her brother and his new gig Read 21-Year-Old Man with Down Syndrome Lands Job at UPS: ‘I’m So Proud of Him,’…

Kelsey Sullivan Becomes SLN’s New Board of Directors Chair

January 4, 2021

We would officially like to welcome our previous Vice Chair, Kelsey Sullivan, in her new role as our new Board of Directors Chair! Kelsey Sullivan Kelsey Sullivan grew up in Cleveland, OH with her two younger siblings. Her sister, Elise, is two years younger and has developmental disabilities. Kelsey graduated from the University of Notre…

Tips for Parents Talking To Their Children About Their Sibling with Disabilities

January 2, 2021

Download our new informational sheet for parents! Tips for Parents Talking To Their Children About Their Sibling with Disabilities It is important for children to receive age-appropriate information about their sibling’s disability. A big THANK YOU to Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (SIBS) for collaborating with us on this! Find this and more on our…

Happy New Year from SLN!

January 1, 2021

Dear SLN Members and Supporters, Happy New Year! This past year was incredibly challenging for everyone, as we learned how to navigate our new “normal.” As siblings, we learned to navigate this for ourselves as well as our sisters and brothers. In such an uncertain time, I am honored to be assuming the role of…

Welcome to Our New Secretary, Shirley Valladares

Our 2nd Self-Paced Mindfulness Course is Now Available!

Welcome to Our New Vice Chair, Shawnnita Buckner

21-Year-Old Man with Down Syndrome Lands Job at UPS: ‘I’m So Proud of Him,’ Says Sister

Kelsey Sullivan Becomes SLN’s New Board of Directors Chair

Tips for Parents Talking To Their Children About Their Sibling with Disabilities

Happy New Year from SLN!

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