Upcoming Webinar: We’re All in This Together

June 5, 2015

INNOVATIONS IN SUPPORTING FAMILIES COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FRAMEWORK FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE WEBINAR SERIES WE’RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER: UNITING THE MOVEMENTS FOR A GOOD LIFE JUNE 25, 2015 2PM Eastern / 1PM Central / 12PM Mountain / 11AM Pacific / 10AM Alaska / 9AM Hawaii Webinar will last approximately one hour and a half. The self-advocacy movement,…

The #1 Reason to Attend the SLN Conference

May 25, 2015

There is 1 more week until the National SLN Conference on May 30-31 in Louisville, KY. We’ve saved the best until last: The # 1 reason to attend the SLN Conference: There is nothing in the world like connecting with other sibs who instantly become friends, and no better way to do it than at…

2 weeks to go! The Top 2 Reason to Attend the SLN Conference

May 18, 2015

There are 2 only more weeks until the National SLN Conference on May 30-31 in Louisville, KY. Sibling stories are rich, and even though we are all different, the sibling bond ties us together. Check out these two features about Kentucky siblings and families in Exceptional Family magazine. We all have stories to share, and we…

Siblings at the Disability Policy Seminar

May 13, 2015

The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) was pleased to be a promotional partner of the Disability Policy Seminar for the second year in a row. The Disability Policy Seminar took place April 13-15 in Washington, DC. SLN hosted another successful sibling breakfast at the seminar to bring siblings of people with disabilities together to learn more…

3 weeks away! Reason #3 to Attend the SLN Conference

May 11, 2015

There are 3 more weeks until the National SLN Conference on May 30-31 in Louisville, KY. We are proud to announce that we will close the first night of our conference with an exclusive book signing reception for The Sibling Survival Guide! The Editors and Chapter authors will sign your books and answer your questions.…

Attention Pennsylvania Siblings and Self-Advocates!

May 9, 2015

Focus Groups for Siblings and Self-Advocates conducted by the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University and funded by the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council Share your experiences…We ARE listening! at FIVE locations Spring 2015: 1. Bethlehem MAY 12 Tuesday 6 – 8 PM The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties 2289 Avenue A Bethlehem, PA 18017 2. Harrisburg…

New Documentary Captures Disability and Family Dynamics

May 8, 2015

In her feature directorial debut, Charlotte Glynn moves home to chronicle her sister Rachel’s last year in school. Rachel is a young woman with a developmental disability and the resulting film, RACHEL IS, moves past the safety of political correctness and into the most intimate and honest moments in their family’s life. Rachel is mysterious, funny,…

CA SLN Co-founder Publishes Memoir

May 6, 2015

Jaqueline and Jessica Moreno are sisters born less than two years apart who have developed a truly extraordinary relationship. At two years old, Jessica was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder as “nonverbal” and “low-functioning,” shaking their family’s world and changing the course of history for them, their younger brother, and their parents forever. Pieces offers a…

Reason #4 to Attend the SLN Conference

May 4, 2015

There are 4 more weeks until the National SLN Conference on May 30-31 in Louisville, KY. As part of the Conference Agenda and by popular demand, we have breakout sessions! We know planning for the future is an important topic for many siblings and their families, and we have devoted two breakout sessions to future planning.…

StoryCorps: Friends Highlight Sibling Experiences

April 30, 2015

Check out this great StoryCorps segment with activists Scott Nance and Adam Ballard. In their interview they discuss Scott’s deceased brother and his impact on Scott’s life.

Upcoming Webinar: We’re All in This Together

The #1 Reason to Attend the SLN Conference

2 weeks to go! The Top 2 Reason to Attend the SLN Conference

Siblings at the Disability Policy Seminar

3 weeks away! Reason #3 to Attend the SLN Conference

Attention Pennsylvania Siblings and Self-Advocates!

New Documentary Captures Disability and Family Dynamics

CA SLN Co-founder Publishes Memoir

Reason #4 to Attend the SLN Conference

StoryCorps: Friends Highlight Sibling Experiences

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