Advice From Siblings of Special-Needs Kids

November 19, 2021

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.

When In-Person Support Isn’t an Option

November 17, 2021

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…

Want to Work for the SLN? Here’s Your Chance!

November 16, 2021

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…

Special Presentation: Difficult Experiences as a Sibling

November 15, 2021

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…

Supporting Families Summit 2021

November 12, 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…

A Letter from Our Board Chair, Kelsey Sullivan

November 8, 2021

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…

Happy National Family Caregivers Month

November 5, 2021

Happy National Family Caregivers Month! We want to recognize and celebrate all sibling caregivers all month long! About NFCM from the ACL: “Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and…

Know the Difference between Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts

November 4, 2021

Check out this informative new video from the Arc of the United States! Do you know the difference between special needs trusts and ABLE accounts? Learn more about which option might be right for your family’s financial planning in our new video. Also available in Spanish

Siblings Added to Paid Family Leave in New York

November 2, 2021

Great news to share! Siblings Added to Paid Family Leave in New York New York Gov. Hochul (seated) signs a bill that expands New York State’s Paid Family Leave legislation to allow caring for siblings in Manhattan, New York on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. (Don Pollard) “Siblings are now eligible for paid family leave in…

Support the Sibling Leadership Network this Holiday Season

November 1, 2021

The Sibling Leadership Network is excited to announce a $2,000 match through the end of December. The first $2,000 in donations we receive between now and the end of December will have their dollars doubled! We invite you to support our work in any of the following ways: 1. Online donation You can donate online with…

Advice From Siblings of Special-Needs Kids

When In-Person Support Isn’t an Option

Want to Work for the SLN? Here’s Your Chance!

Special Presentation: Difficult Experiences as a Sibling

Supporting Families Summit 2021

A Letter from Our Board Chair, Kelsey Sullivan

Happy National Family Caregivers Month

Know the Difference between Special Needs Trusts and ABLE Accounts

Siblings Added to Paid Family Leave in New York

Support the Sibling Leadership Network this Holiday Season

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