The Disability Policy Seminar 2024 Recap

May 29, 2024

Another amazing experience was had by all who joined together April 8-10th in our nation’s capital for the annual Disability Policy Seminar (DPS). The event unites members of the disability community and their allies for two full days of advocacy training, followed by a Hill Day that supports participants in implementing their newly developed skills…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May 29, 2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! This month is meant to increase understanding and appreciation of how mental health and emotional wellbeing plays an important role in our personal lives, family life, and our communities. SLN is an organization of siblings of people with all disabilities, which includes IDD, mental health, and chronic health issues. …

California Sibs Virtual Meet-Up Event

April 29, 2024

Join California Sibs virtually on Saturday, May 4th at 10:00 am MST for “Lessons learned in self-love from growing up with a twin brother who has Down syndrome” with Coach Julia Toronczak. During the session, you will learn the tools that you can utilize to practice more self-compassion, patience, and unconditional love towards yourself. This…

A Few Ways to Reduce Stress

April 23, 2024

In addition to bringing awareness to signs of stress, we would like to share a few ways to help sibs reduce stress. Deep Breathing Exercises: Practice deep breathing techniques to calm your nervous system. Deep breathing can help reduce stress hormones like cortisol and increase relaxation responses. Movement: Physical activities can help reduce stress levels…

April is Stress Awareness Month

April 17, 2024

April is recognized as National Stress Awareness Month to bring attention to the impact of stress. It’s essential to recognize the signs of stress to take proactive steps toward managing it effectively. Here are some common signs of stress to look out for: Physical Symptoms: Keep an eye out for physical signs such as headaches,…

Sibling Day Celebration

April 9, 2024

SLN’s Illinois state chapter, Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters (S.I.B.S.), is extending National Sibling Day to May! Join us for a fun evening with sibling experts. Grab a drink and a snack, and bring your questions for our panel of siblings on: IEPs/Transition Advocacy Future planning IL funding Benefits Guardianship Mental health Housing Older siblings…

Research Opportunity for Parents and Siblings of Autistic Adults

March 26, 2024

Parents and siblings of autistic adults are invited to participate in a study about long-term care planning. Participation includes completing an online survey and a remote interview (via Zoom or phone). Participants must be: parents or siblings of an adult with autism spectrum disorder, ages 18 or older, speak English fluently, and have access to…

Upcoming Events Around the SLN

March 26, 2024

2024 Ohio Siblings Conference & Retreat Join Ohio SIBS & Siblings with a Mission for our 2024 Sibling Conference! April 13, 2024 Attendees at the conference will acquire valuable knowledge from Meghan Burke, a keynote speaker, sibling, and researcher from Vanderbilt University. Meghan will address case and cause leadership, guiding attendees in supporting their brothers…

Book Recommendations from the Sibling Community

March 4, 2024

This week, we’d like to feature two book recommendations* from our friends at The Sibling Support Project. The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults with Disabilities Edited by Don Meyer and Emily Holl. Written for teenage and adult brothers and sisters of people with disabilities, this book hopes to provide the…

Upcoming Events Around the SLN

February 26, 2024

Here are the upcoming events around the Sibling Leadership Network in March: March 1st to April 5 – WisconSibs – Sibs are my Peeps Photo Challenge The contest runs from March 1 to April 5, 2024. Finalists will get to display their Sibs Are My Peeps creation at the 2024 Fox Cities Kidz Expo on…

The Disability Policy Seminar 2024 Recap

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

California Sibs Virtual Meet-Up Event

A Few Ways to Reduce Stress

April is Stress Awareness Month

Sibling Day Celebration

Research Opportunity for Parents and Siblings of Autistic Adults

Upcoming Events Around the SLN

Book Recommendations from the Sibling Community

Upcoming Events Around the SLN

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