Upcoming Webinar – Developing an Autism-Related Future Planning Program for Adult Siblings

March 8, 2019

Developing an Autism-Related Future Planning Program for Adult Siblings Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 3-4 PM CDT This presentation will provide the rationale for increasing siblings’ involvement in working with their families and brother or sister on the autism spectrum to plan for the future. We will (1) review what is known about future planning programs…

Recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March 4, 2019

During the month of March, join the Sibling Leadership Network in spreading a message of acceptance and inclusion for all people with developmental disabilities. The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities, the National Disability Rights Network, and the Association of University Centers on Disabilities are leading the campaign throughout the month to spread awareness,…

Register for the 2019 Disability Policy Seminar

February 28, 2019

Registration is open for this year’s Disability Policy Seminar! When: April 8-10, 2019 Where: Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Washington, D.C. The Disability Policy Seminar is the premier opportunity to cultivate supporters on Capitol Hill and amplify the concerns of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) before Congress. For 42 years, the Seminar has offered the…

Disability Day of Mourning 2019

February 15, 2019

Since 2012, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, ADAPT, Not Dead Yet, the National Council on Independent Living, the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund and other disability rights organizations have come together at local vigils across the country to remember disabled victims of filicide–disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers. This day, known as the Day of Mourning, is a time…

Upcoming Webinar: Addressing Trauma in the Lives of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

February 5, 2019

Addressing Trauma in the Lives of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 2:00 – 3:30pm ET “Trauma can have a lasting effect on a person’s mental, emotional, and even physical states. When a person has an intellectual or developmental disability, the impact of trauma can be even more pronounced and unique…

Winter/Spring 2019 Sibling Workshops and Sibshop Facilitator Trainings

February 1, 2019

The Sibling Support Project has announced their upcoming sibling workshops and Sibshop Facilitator Trainings for Winter/Spring 2019. Click here to access the schedule. What are Sibshops? Sibshops are lively, pedal-to-the-metal, award-winning celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special developmental, health, and mental health concerns. Sibshops provide kids with opportunities to meet…

Upcoming Webinar – End of Life: Issues and Resources for People with Intellectual Disability and Caregivers

January 10, 2019

End of Life: Issues and Resources for People with Intellectual Disability and Caregivers Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 4:00-5:00pm ET “Think about not being told that a close family member has died. Picture not being invited to the funeral. Then imagine that no one will talk to you about the death or explain what happened. Sadly,…

Intelligent Lives: A New Documentary About Three Pioneering Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

January 8, 2019

“From award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib comes INTELLIGENT LIVES, a catalyst to transform the label of intellectual disability from a life sentence of isolation into a life of possibility for the most systematically segregated people in America.” Click here to learn more about the film. Click here to view a list of screenings by state. Click…

SLN Celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

December 3, 2018

Today, December 3, 2018, is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s theme is “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality,” which is a key part of SLN’s work. Learn more about this annual observance.

Three SLN Members present “How to Support Siblings in Your Community” at Arc’s National Convention

November 30, 2018

Three siblings, Sandra Tucker (Executive Director of Sibling Tree and SLN Treasurer), Emma Shouse Garton (Director of Communications, TN Council on Developmental Disabilities and SLN Chapter Rep for Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters), and Kaley Day, (Advocacy for Adults, Advocacy Denver) presented to an engaged crowd at the Arc’s National Convention. Their session “How to…

Upcoming Webinar – Developing an Autism-Related Future Planning Program for Adult Siblings

Recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Register for the 2019 Disability Policy Seminar

Disability Day of Mourning 2019

Upcoming Webinar: Addressing Trauma in the Lives of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Winter/Spring 2019 Sibling Workshops and Sibshop Facilitator Trainings

Upcoming Webinar – End of Life: Issues and Resources for People with Intellectual Disability and Caregivers

Intelligent Lives: A New Documentary About Three Pioneering Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities

SLN Celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Three SLN Members present “How to Support Siblings in Your Community” at Arc’s National Convention

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