Happy National Siblings Day 2021!

April 10, 2021

Happy National Siblings Day! On April 10th we join the Sibling Leadership Network to celebrate and support the important and unique role that siblings of individuals with disabilities have! National Siblings Day is also a day designated to celebrate the sibling relationship and reflect on the experience of having brothers and sisters in our lives. Brothers and sisters…

Supporting Siblings During COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar

April 9, 2021

Check out this free webinar that is being jointly hosted by AAIDD and the Sibling Leadership Network! In this webinar, we describe the findings of two studies about experiences of siblings of individuals with disabilities during COVID-19 pandemic, and a relevant future planning intervention program. Presenters: Chung Eun Lee, Ph.D., SLN Chair of Research Committee,…

Sibling Session at Disability Policy Seminar

April 5, 2021

The Sibling Leadership Network is pleased to be a promotional partner of the Disability Policy Seminar. The Disability Policy Seminar (DPS) offers the opportunity for passionate advocates, self-advocates, experts, and professionals in the field to come together and learn about key issues that affect them most. After two days of training and learning, attendees head…

2021 Autism Acceptance Month

April 2, 2021

Happy Autism Acceptance Month! Check out this Autism Acceptance Month Webinar Series from AUCD! Learning to Face Fears from Home: Unexpected Benefits and Discoveries Friday, April 23, 2021, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET The purpose of this webinar is to describe an evidence-based, manualized group cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) program for youth with ASD…

The Countdown to National Siblings Day Has Begun!

April 2, 2021

The Countdown to National Siblings Day has begun! Saturday, April 10th is National Siblings day! We put together a toolkit to help you prepare to spread the word! How are you planning to celebrate? Share with us below! Please use our National Siblings Day 2021 Toolkit to help spread the word and support the sibling…

The Autism in Black Virtual Conference

March 29, 2021

Check out the Autism in Black Virtual Conference; 4 days of powerful discussions about autism and the black community, April 1st-4th, 2021! This conference is intended to empower all attendees by providing you with the resources to help better serve black families and black communities. Get all the details, including a list of speakers, schedule…

Disability in the Family: Exploring the Experience of Sibling Relationships

March 25, 2021

Check out this online panel featuring brothers and sisters of people with disabilities! Join IncludeNYC for a thought-provoking conversation on the unique challenges and opportunities siblings encounter throughout the lifespan on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Featuring: Don Meyer is the former director of the Sibling Support Project and creator of Sibshop, a model providing support…

Free Disability Policy Seminar Prep from AUCD

March 18, 2021

Are you ready for The Disability Policy Seminar on April 19-22, 2021? Check out these free online events offered by AUCD aimed at helping you get ready for The Disability Policy Seminar! AUCD pre-DPS 2021: Policy Education 101 Friday, March 19, 2021, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET “Join us to review basics of federal…

AAIDD 145th Annual Meeting & Siblings

March 17, 2021

The AAIDD Annual Meeting is coming up and they have 3 sibling sessions! The Sibling-in-Law: A Key Social Support in the Lives of Adults With IDD I Found My Sibling Sister/Brother! A Study on Coping in Adult Siblings of Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Participating in a Support Group A Four-Country Comparative Analysis of…

World Down Syndrome Day 2021

March 16, 2021

World Down Syndrome Day is coming up on Sunday, March 21st! Check out this great video from Down Syndrome International and check out their list of events and resources here: https://www.ds-int.org/world-down-syndrome-day, including a 21 day challenge! #WorldDownSyndromeDay

Happy National Siblings Day 2021!

Supporting Siblings During COVID-19 Pandemic Webinar

Sibling Session at Disability Policy Seminar

2021 Autism Acceptance Month

The Countdown to National Siblings Day Has Begun!

The Autism in Black Virtual Conference

Disability in the Family: Exploring the Experience of Sibling Relationships

Free Disability Policy Seminar Prep from AUCD

AAIDD 145th Annual Meeting & Siblings

World Down Syndrome Day 2021

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