Call for Proposals: Next Chapter Book Club and Beyond Conference

October 9, 2014

Next Chapter Book Club seeks proposals! We are looking for presentations that share ideas, techniques, and experiences related to increasing literacy and lifelong learning for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. While presentations about the Next Chapter Book Club are certainly welcome, we encourage presenters to explore a variety of topics and render innovative ideas…

Participate in a Research Study on the Impact of Disabilities and Illnesses on Sibling

October 9, 2014

This researcher contacted the SLN to share her study and the SLN Research Committee agreed to post it after ensuring it has been approved by her university Institutional Review Board: Thank you for your time and interest. I am conducting research on the impact of disabilities and illnesses on siblings. Specifically, I am investigating the…

Register Now for Upcoming SLN State Chapter Conferences!

October 6, 2014

Two great SLN State Chapter Conferences are coming up fast, and we want to make sure you know about them! MI SIBS: Facing the Future together – 2014 Statewide Conference Saturday, October 18th-Hurry, Register Now! Michigan Supporting and Including our Brothers and Sisters (MI SIBS) is hosting its second day-long statewide conference, “Facing the Future Together”, to…

Learn More about Bullying

September 30, 2014

Back-to-School season is a good time to think about bullying. Children with disabilities are too often bullied. Their siblings may try to protect them from bullies, or may be the target of bullies themselves. Kid rapper and internet sensation Matty B released this video about bullying staring his younger sister, who has Down Syndrome. SLN…

Financial Planning Workshop Held by Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS)

September 24, 2014

Through the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS), the TN chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network, is offering a futures planning session focusing on both the legal and financial aspects of planning for an individual with special needs. While TABS is primarily focused on the perspectives of siblings, parents are also welcome…

SLN Signs on to a Solidarity Statement in Observing Suicide Prevention Month

September 23, 2014

September is suicide prevention month, and the disability, aging, and veterans communities are among the most likely populations to end their lives and feel pressure to do so. In an effort to re-appropriate conversations about quality of life and to highlight many of the often overlooked deficits in our nation’s current healthcare and long-term services…

Recruiting for Research Project – Longitudinal Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Study (LHIDDS)

September 18, 2014

This project, which is led by Drs. Kelly Hsieh and Sandra Magaña, at the University of Illinois at Chicago, aims to engage adults (aged 18 and older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, caregivers, or workers – especially those from diverse backgrounds – to participate in a five year study on health behaviors…

The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation’s Public Policy Fellowship Program

September 18, 2014

The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation is seeking exemplary professionals, and/or persons experiencing disability and/or family members of persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are currently working or volunteering in the field of inclusive services and supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities for an intensive one-year Public Policy Fellowship in Washington, D.C.…

Get Involved in the SLN!

September 17, 2014

The SLN accomplishes its mission through the work of dedicated volunteers. Committees, each one devoted to its own area of leadership, are open to all members of the SLN. We’d love to have you participate in the work of supporting siblings throughout the lifespan by joining a committee. Also, the following committees seek co-chairs: Support…

Upcoming Webinar on Supporting Families

August 28, 2014

The Roles of UCEDDs/LENDs in Advancing Thinking Practice and Policies that Support Families A Webinar from AUCD’s Special Interest Group on Family Support Wednesday, September 10, 2014, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM ET Register here! UCEDD’s and LEND’s continue to play an important role in the self-advocacy, family and sibling movements. This webinar will update staff, faculty…

Call for Proposals: Next Chapter Book Club and Beyond Conference

Participate in a Research Study on the Impact of Disabilities and Illnesses on Sibling

Register Now for Upcoming SLN State Chapter Conferences!

Learn More about Bullying

Financial Planning Workshop Held by Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS)

SLN Signs on to a Solidarity Statement in Observing Suicide Prevention Month

Recruiting for Research Project – Longitudinal Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disability Study (LHIDDS)

The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation’s Public Policy Fellowship Program

Get Involved in the SLN!

Upcoming Webinar on Supporting Families

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