Teen Sibs Speak Out

November 5, 2020

Read about the sibling teen experience and learn all about SibTeen in this amazing piece in Impact, Teen Sibs Speak Out! “Since 2011, the Sibling Support Project in Seattle and Siblings Australia have co-facilitated a closed Facebook group for teen siblings, SibTeen, to share the joys and challenges of growing up alongside a brother or…

Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network this Holiday Season!

November 1, 2020

The Sibling Leadership Network is excited to announce a $3,500 match through the end of December. The first $3,500 in donations we receive between now and the end of December will have their dollars doubled! We invite you to support our work in any of the following ways: 1. Online donation You can donate…

2021 SLN National Conference – Save the Date!

October 27, 2020

2021 SLN National Conference – Save the Date! We are ecstatic to announce our 8th National Conference! Our 2021 National Sibling Leadership Network Conference on June 18 through 20, 2021 will take place in Jacksonville, FL and nationwide, virtually. With the unique challenges facing our world, this Conference, our 8th, will be our most innovative and important…

Last Week for Nominations to the SLN Board of Directors!

October 26, 2020

This is the last week to submit your nominations to the SLN board of directors! Find all the details below. We invite you to become a leader on the SLN Board of Directors. Our SLN Board is comprised of a dedicated group of volunteers from across the country. We welcome siblings and sibling supporters to…

Donate to SLN While You Shop!

October 23, 2020

Starting holiday shopping early? Want to help support the SLN? Did you know you can do both at once? Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible items that you purchase directly to the SLN!

Young Siblings of Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: Common Experiences

October 22, 2020

SLN Founder, Don Meyer and Sibling Support Project Executive Director & SLN Board Member Emily Holl write about key points in the sibling experience and offer pointers on supporting siblings in this article in Impact. “Over the course of the lifespan, siblings spend a significant amount of time with each other, particularly in early childhood.…

Advocacy Power Hour for Self-Advocates and Siblings

October 16, 2020

As part of The Arc’s Virtual Convention, they are having this event for self-advocates & siblings! Will you be attending? “Join us on Tuesday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m. ET—bring a refreshment or snack to our virtual event as we gather to share our stories and learn more about the advocacy and plain language resources…

Join the SLN Board of Directors!

October 11, 2020

We invite you to become a leader on the SLN Board of Directors. Our SLN Board is comprised of a dedicated group of volunteers from across the country. We welcome siblings and sibling supporters to help us chart the future of the organization by serving on the Executive Committee of the Board. This year we…

It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

October 8, 2020

The Sibling Leadership Network is proud to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month! We recognize the often overlooked talents that our siblings with disabilities bring to the workforce. More from The Administration for Community Living: “This is a year of milestone anniversaries for the disability community as we celebrate 30 years of the Americans with…

Journey of a Person with a Disability Survey

October 6, 2020

The Office of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is part of a cross-Federal government team working to capture stories and experiences of people that have navigated public services in the disability space. “Imagine if the U.S. government understood how each of its services were part of a broader customer journey. How might federal agencies change their…

Teen Sibs Speak Out

Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network this Holiday Season!

2021 SLN National Conference – Save the Date!

Last Week for Nominations to the SLN Board of Directors!

Donate to SLN While You Shop!

Young Siblings of Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: Common Experiences

Advocacy Power Hour for Self-Advocates and Siblings

Join the SLN Board of Directors!

It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

Journey of a Person with a Disability Survey

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