The Sibling Leadership Network is Thankful for Your Support in 2018!

November 20, 2018

Dear Sibling Leadership Network Supporter, Thanksgiving is a time of joyful celebration with family and friends as well as a time to reflect on all that has happened or changed over the course of the last year. We often take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for our many blessings. We gather with loved…

Sex Education is Important for People with Disabilities

March 28, 2018

In light of the recent NPR series on disability and sexual abuse, it’s more important than ever to talk about the need for people with disabilities to receive sex education. Siblings can play a key role in facilitating this. Read more in this article from Vice: People With Down Syndrome Need Healthy Sex Lives, Too.

SiblingResources.org Announces New Free Online Courses

February 16, 2018

SiblingResources.org is thrilled to announce the launch of two free, online self-paced courses to provide information and resources about the experiences of siblings of people with disabilities. One course is for siblings of adults with disabilities and the other is written for service providers. In these courses, you will find written resources, video presentations, audio clips, and a…

Calling for a Disability-Inclusive Approach to Paid Leave

February 9, 2018

February marks the 25th anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). A recent op-ed in The Hill, calls upon policymakers to take a disability-inclusive approach to paid leave policies. Read more: From family leave to inclusive paid leave — the importance of the disability lens

A Reflection on 2017 and a Holiday Message from SLN Executive Director Katie Arnold

December 20, 2017

Dear Sibling Leadership Network, This has been a year of much change, and while we recognize the feelings of uncertainty among many siblings of people with disabilities, it has also been a year that has brought many of us together. Personally, it has given me the opportunity to reflect on what matters most, and on…

Support the Sibling Leadership Network and Celebrate Our Accomplishments on this #GivingTuesday

November 28, 2017

Happy holiday season to you and your family! 2017 has been a year filled with accomplishments for the Sibling Leadership Network, and we invite you to read our 2017 Annual Activities and Accomplishments Report. Our work would not be possible without the generous ongoing support of our donors. In honor of #GivingTuesday, we hope you…

During This Season of Giving, Please Support the Sibling Leadership Network!

November 1, 2017

Dear SLN Members and Sib Supporters: I hope all of you are preparing and planning for a holiday season filled with joy, family fun and memory making. As 2018 comes to a close, take the opportunity to relax and take time to enjoy the season and wonderful moments with family and friends. Do something fun…

Support the Sibling Leadership Network While You Shop on Amazon

September 13, 2017

If you use Amazon, why not support us while you purchase what you need through the Amazon Smile program: http://smile.amazon.com. It’s easy! Here’s how: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201365360 After selecting Sibling Leadership Network as your organization of choice to support, 0.5% of your purchase is automatically donated to us. This has no impact on pricing and is a quick and…

It’s Amazon #PrimeDay! Support SLN While You Shop!

July 11, 2017

Doing lots of shopping for Prime Day? Why not support us while you purchase what you need through the Amazon Smile program: http://smile.amazon.com. Here’s how: Under the search bar, it says “Supporting.” Change that to Sibling Leadership Network. After selecting Sibling Leadership Network as your organization of choice to support, 0.5% of your purchase is automatically…

Washington Post Article Highlights Experiences of Siblings of People with Disabilities

May 10, 2017

An article in the Washington Post highlights the experience of siblings of people with disabilities. According to Documentary filmmaker Rachel Feichter, “there is a lack of information regarding the full experience of having a sibling with special needs.” Read the article to learn more about common experiences of sibs.

The Sibling Leadership Network is Thankful for Your Support in 2018!

Sex Education is Important for People with Disabilities

SiblingResources.org Announces New Free Online Courses

Calling for a Disability-Inclusive Approach to Paid Leave

A Reflection on 2017 and a Holiday Message from SLN Executive Director Katie Arnold

Support the Sibling Leadership Network and Celebrate Our Accomplishments on this #GivingTuesday

During This Season of Giving, Please Support the Sibling Leadership Network!

Support the Sibling Leadership Network While You Shop on Amazon

It’s Amazon #PrimeDay! Support SLN While You Shop!

Washington Post Article Highlights Experiences of Siblings of People with Disabilities

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