Sibshop training: Brennan’s Perspective

December 15, 2014

Brennan Thompson is a social work intern for the Sibling Leadership Network working toward his Masters in Social Work at the University of Illinois at Chicago. From Brennan: I am not new to the world of disabilities, but I am new to the world of siblings of those who have disabilities. Honestly, I had no…

Start Planning for the 2015 SLN Conference!

December 12, 2014

Now is the time to start planning to attend the 2015 Sibling Leadership Network National Conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The conference will be held in the heart of Louisville at the Galt House Hotel from May 30-31. The Galt House Hotel is the largest hotel in Kentucky! When making reservations, be sure to mention the American Association on…

2014 Ohio SIBS Conference Highlights

December 11, 2014

Written by Sarah Hall, Ohio SIBS member Ohio SIBS (Special Initiatives by Brothers and Sisters), a sibling chapter of the SLN, hosted the Ohio Adult Sibling Conference on November 7th and 8th in Columbus, Ohio. The conference provided a unique opportunity for people whose siblings have a disability to learn, network, and share their experiences…

Support the SLN and Get Your Holiday Gifts Now While Supplies Last!

December 10, 2014

Stumped about holiday gifts? The just released Sibling Survival Guide is a great gift for sibs or sib supporters in your life. Teens and adult sibs, parents, social workers, counselors, and many more will appreciate the wisdom contained in this easy to read guide. Topics include caregiving, aging, advocacy, services, self-care, research, policy, and more!…

This December, Giving to the SLN is Twice as Nice!

December 8, 2014

The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is excited to spread the news that through December 2014, we have a donor pledge to MATCH, dollar for dollar, all donations to the SLN! SLN Chair Pat Carver wrote a great post telling us all about this great opportunity-read the full post here. The SLN is a nonprofit 501(c)3…

Wisconsibs: New Name for the WI Chapter of the SLN!

December 8, 2014

From the SLN Wisconsin State Chapter: The Wisconsin chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN), Fox Valley Sibling Support Network, has a new name! Why a new name? Say it out loud to yourself…. WisconSibs. Isn’t that a whole lot easier than saying Fox Valley Sibling Support Network? But that’s just one reason for the…

Article on Siblings and the Family and Medical Leave Act in The Atlantic magazine

December 5, 2014

Barb Sapharas, Ohio SIBS and SLN Board Member A recent article that discusses the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and its exclusion of siblings was published in The Atlantic magazine. Read the article here! Barb Sapharas, Ohio SIBS and SLN board member, was interviewed for this article. Thanks to Lisa Johnson, a sibling, for…

Hot off the Press: The Sibling Survival Guide

December 3, 2014

The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is extremely excited to announce this awesome new resource for siblings that is hot off the press. This book is edited by SLN members and many contributing authors are members of the SLN. The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults with Disabilities Edited by Don…

Thanks4Giving: Double Your Dollars!

December 1, 2014

Pat and her brother Jimmy From Pat Carver, SLN Chair of the Board: Dear SLN members and sibling supporters, Have we got a donation deal for you! This past year has been so great for the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) that a donor has stepped up and pledged to match all contributions dollar for dollar.…

Self Advocates Becoming Empowered Conference Highlights

November 28, 2014

In October, Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) held their national conference in Oklahoma City. Seven Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) members attended the conference and many volunteered with Project Vote to help people vote in the Board elections. Additionally, the SLN shared an exhibit booth with Parent to Parent USA providing information about our organizations to attendees. The SLN also…

Sibshop training: Brennan’s Perspective

Start Planning for the 2015 SLN Conference!

2014 Ohio SIBS Conference Highlights

Support the SLN and Get Your Holiday Gifts Now While Supplies Last!

This December, Giving to the SLN is Twice as Nice!

Wisconsibs: New Name for the WI Chapter of the SLN!

Article on Siblings and the Family and Medical Leave Act in The Atlantic magazine

Hot off the Press: The Sibling Survival Guide

Thanks4Giving: Double Your Dollars!

Self Advocates Becoming Empowered Conference Highlights

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