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SLN Observes Disability Community Day of Mourning 2022

Every year on March 1st, the disability community comes together to remember the victims of filicide – people with disabilities killed by their family members. Vigils are held on the Day of Mourning in cities around the world. Since 2012, Autistic Self Advocacy Network and other disability rights organizations have come together at local vigils…
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New Website Launched for Youth Alternatives to Guardianship

The Center on Youth Voice, Youth Choice (CYVYC) has launched a new website! CYVYC is a national youth resource center on alternatives to guardianship. It promotes the use of alternatives to guardianship nationally through research, self-advocacy, outreach, coalition building and education. The new website features: a US map with information about alternatives to guardianship in…
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Weekend Reads: Intersection of Disability and Race

As we head into the weekend, the Sibling Leadership Network is excited to announce a new series: Weekend Reads! What is Weekend Reads? Simply put, each month the SLN will compile articles and resources around a central theme relevant to siblings and their families. Packed weekend? Don’t worry. Weekend Reads will be here when you’re…
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SLN PODCAST #9 Long Distance Sibling Caregiving

New SLN Podcast out today! SLN PODCAST #9 Long Distance Sibling Caregiving “Long Distance doesn’t have to be guilt-ridden or a longing for one another” -Pat Carver This month we discuss what long distance caregiving looks like with sibling advocates. We are joined by former SLN Board President, Pat Carver, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee…
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New Report: 2018 Residential Information Systems Project

University of Minnesota (UMN) Institute on Community Integration recently published their FY18 report on The Residential Information Systems Project (RISP). The project is a longitudinal study of long-term supports and services (LTSS) that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) receive. You can read the newest report on the RISP Publications page. Additionally, UMN has…
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Join a SLN State Chapter

Did you know that the Sibling Leadership Network has state chapters in 26 states? State chapters provide information, resources, and networking opportunities for adult siblings of individuals with disabilities. All chapters believe that siblings deserve opportunities for support and understanding, as well as information and tools to advocate for their interests and the needs of…
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February Sibposium: Sibling Caregiver Research

The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is excited to host a monthly virtual peer support for sibling caregivers of people with disabilities…Sibposiums! Sibposiums will provide a chance for adult siblings to connect with other siblings to receive information and peer support. This 1-hour interactive forum will bring sibling caregivers together from the comfort of their own…
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SLN Member Webinar Series #3: Charting the LifeCourse on Feb 16

Join us on Wednesday, February 16 for the third in our SLN Member Webinar Series: Charting the LifeCourse by Emma Shouse Garton.   Webinar Details: Date: Wednesday, February 16  Time: Tune in live at 5pm PT/6pm MT/7pm CT/8pm ET or watch the saved recording anytime in the SLN Member Hub.    About the Webinar: The “Charting…
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Webinar: Safe Visitation Through Boosters

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) and The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care are co-hosting a webinar on COVID-19 boosters to support safe visitation and promote family connections for long-term care residents on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 3:30 PM ET/2:30 PM CT/12:30 PM PT. The webinar will explore the important role families…
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