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Research Participants Needed

Do you have a sibling with an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD)? Are you a caregiver for your sibling with IDD? Are you 18 years or older? If you answered yes, consider participating in a research study that would help researchers to better understand sibling caregivers’ views and experiences around well-being and support. As a…
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SLN Vice Chair: Lisa Matthews

The Sibling Leadership Network welcomes Lisa Matthews as the new Vice Chair of SLN’s Board of Directors. Lisa Matthews is a native Washingtonian. She currently works as a Chief Grants and Compliance Officer for a national non-profit organization where her personal  passion is aligned with its mission to strengthen communities. For over 20 years,  she…
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CASLN: Future Planning in Adulthood

CaliforniaSibs Presents: Future Planning in Adulthood with Audrey Vernick of the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance (PESA). Join CaliforniaSibs for an enlightening meet-up session, featuring the esteemed guest speaker, Audrey Vernick. This interactive session aims to guide individuals, especially those in care roles, through the intricacies of future planning in adulthood. Event Highlights: Expert Insights: Audrey…
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S.I.B.S: Losing a Special Needs Sibling Chat

Hosted by Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters (S.I.B.S.), Loss of a Special Needs Chat are virtual gatherings for adult siblings who have a sibling with a disability who has died. Siblings from any state or country are invited to attend. This year, chats will be held every other month. When: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 –…
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The SLN Welcomes Missouri Sibling Leadership Network

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the Missouri Sibling Leadership Network!  The Missouri Sibling Leadership Network (MO SLN) is a group of adult siblings that started working toward developing a chapter last August. MO SLN meets the second Tuesday of every month for chapter development meetings, social groups, and support groups. They…
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WisconSibs Events

Calling sibs in Wisconsin! SLN’s Wisconsin state chapter, WisconSibs, has a number of exciting events coming up this month! January 20 – SibShop at Oshkosh Public Museum Join other children ages 6-12 who have siblings with disabilities to discover the challenges and joys we uniquely share as sibs…and HAVE FUN EXPLORING THE MUSEUM! There will…
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S.I.B.S. Winter Social Gathering

SLN’s Illinois state chapter, Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters, or S.I.B.S., will have their Winter Social Gathering on January 20, 2024 from 3-5 PM at Granite City in Schaumberg. Join them and enjoy a meal and casual peer-to-peer support. Please be prepared to purchase your own individual food and beverages. To register, please visit their…
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SLN Board Chair: Kristin Lanari

We would like to reintroduce Kristin Lanari to the SLN community. She served as the Wisconsin state representative on the SLN board for many years before taking on roles as Co-Chair of Chapter Development, Vice Chair, and now Chair of the Sibling Leadership Network. Kristin is the oldest of three siblings and lives in Appleton,…
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Missouri Chapter Development Meeting

Calling sibs in Missouri! If you are a sibling of an individual with a disability in Missouri, please join Missouri Sibling Leadership Network’s next development meeting! They will be discussing their chapter’s mission and values, committees, and upcoming support groups and social events on Tuesday, January 9th at 7 pm Central.   Register here!
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