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Future Planning for Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities

We have a bonus Resource Spotlight this week! SLN, in collaboration with our Illinois state chapter, SIBS (Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters), created a resource document on future planning for siblings of individuals with disabilities. This resource explores and explains different components of future planning –  from its financial aspect to its legal aspect, with…
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Resource Spotlight: Sibling Research Corner

The Sibling Research Corner is designed to share the results of studies about siblings of individuals with disabilities in an accessible manner. The summaries of individual sibling studies will include the: purpose, method, and findings of the study as well as its implications for future research, policy, and practice. Current features include: Siblings with and…
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State Chapter: Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters – SIBS

This week, we would like to feature SLN’s state chapter in Illinois, SIBS – Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters. SIBS, Inc. is a non-profit that supports people of all ages in Illinois that have a sibling with disabilities. SIBS conducts a variety of Sibshops, trainings, and gatherings for siblings and their families. They have an…
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Resource Spotlight: SLN’s Sibling Advocacy Toolkit

This week’s Resource Spotlight is SLN’s Sibling Advocacy Toolkit. This toolkit is designed to demonstrate how advocacy consists of multiple layers, steps and levels. “Advocacy layers” can work together for the ultimate goal of better lives for people with disabilities and their families. This toolkit shows the unique roles that siblings play within advocacy. From…
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September Book Recommendations

This month’s book recommendations come from SLN’s Colorado state chapter, Rocky Mountain Sibs. Same but Different by Holly Robinson Peete, Ryan Elizabeth Peete and RJ Peete In “Same But Different,” Ryan Elizabeth Peete and her twin brother, RJ, who has autism, share their personal experiences through alternating narratives. They courageously and candidly depict the teenage…
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State Chapter: Rocky Mountain Sibs

This week, we would like to feature SLN’s Colorado state chapter, Rocky Mountain Sibs. Rocky Mountain Sibs’ mission is to create an inclusive community that empowers siblings of individuals with disabilities to advocate for themselves and their families, express their needs and experiences, and promote family-centered programs and policies throughout Colorado. Visit their website for…
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SLN PODCAST #27: SLN Chapters

A new SLN podcast is finally here! Check it out! This month, we talk with Harriet Redman, founder of one of SLN’s first chapters, Wisconsibs, and founder of SLN’s newest chapter, Oregon Sibs, Nikki Donnelly.  We discuss why sib meeting spaces are so important and how you can get involved or start your own chapter.…
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Resource Spotlight: Charting the LifeCourse Framework

Charting the LifeCourse Framework was developed by families to help individuals with disabilities and family members at any age or stage of life develop a vision for a good life, think about what they need to know and do, identify how to find or develop support, and discover what it takes to live the lives…
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Resource Spotlight: A Curriculum for Self Advocates

From Autism NOW, the National Autism Resource and Information Center, and the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, this week’s featured resource is the Self-Advocacy Curriculum. This curriculum is designed to help individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities learn more about the self-advocacy movement, celebrate neurodiversity, cultivate local self-advocacy groups, and ultimately, become and remain empowered…
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SLN State Chapters Continue to Grow

As we welcome Oregon Sibs, there are now 27 SLN state chapters. Sibling chapters are the grassroots of the national SLN. They provide state and local connections for siblings to get peer support and information. Each chapter has its own feel and flavor.  One main purpose of sibling chapters is to provide a judgment-free atmosphere…
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