College age sibs! Don’t miss out on this great conference!

June 3, 2014

Sibs’ Journey: Summer Conference is coming up fast! We hope you can join us for this unique conference for young-adult siblings of individuals with disabilities! When: June 20-22, 2014 Where: Brandeis University, Boston, MA Featuring: Don Meyer, Sibling Support Project Katie Arnold, Sibling Leadership Network Massachusetts Sibling Support Network Ken Shulman, Special Needs Trust Attorney…

New SLN Chapters!

June 2, 2014

Please join the Sibling Leadership Network in welcoming two new state chapters! California and Minnesota have officially entered the established list of SLN chapters joining several existing state entities. The mission of the California Chapter of the Sibling Leadership is to create a community of like-minded siblings who want to ensure that the love, compassion…

SLN seeking Communication Committee Chair and Members!

May 30, 2014

Looking for a way to get involved in the work of the SLN? We are currently seeking a Communications Committee Chair as well as additional members of this committee. The SLN Communications Committee is an integral part of coordinating the “marketing message” of the SLN outside of the network. The Communications Committee is responsible for:…

The Importance of Support to Siblings of People with Mental Illness

May 28, 2014

Written by Nora Handler, SLN Board member and one of the founding members of Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (SIBS). When the Sibling Leadership Network was forming, there was discussion about whether to include siblings with all types of disabilities or have a more narrow focus. I am so pleased that we chose to be inclusive…

Upcoming Sib Conference for College-age siblings!

May 27, 2014

Check out this conference for college-age siblings hosted by SibJourney. The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) will be well represented at the conference: Katie Arnold, SLN’s Executive Director, as well as Don Meyer, SLN Board member and founder of the Sibling Support Project, will both be attending and presenting. Also, the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network will…

The Arc’s Entrepeneur Alley

May 19, 2014

Each year at The Arc’s national Convention, there is a showcase for self-advocate entrepreneurs to showcase their small business enterprises. The Arc is now booking slots for New Orleans in 2014. Entrepreneur Alley is a unique part of The Arc‘s Convention devoted to self-advocate entrepreneurs with microbusiness initiatives. The Arc offers highly reduced rates to encourage individuals with intellectual and developmental…

Upcoming AAIDD Annual Conference!

May 16, 2014

The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been a strong supporter of the SLN. The SLN continues to grow and partner with leading national organizations in the arena of disability to fulfill our mission of providing siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, support and tools to advocate with their brothers and sisters…

Highlights from the 6th Annual TABS Conference

May 2, 2014

On April 4-5, TABS (TN Adult Brothers and Sisters of people with disabilities) held our 6th annual statewide conference in Nashville. Siblings of brothers and sisters with disabilities, as well as several individuals who were not siblings themselves, but wanted to learn about the needs of siblings, joined us from across the state. Every year,…

April is Autism Awareness Month!

April 23, 2014

The SLN celebrates April as Autism Awareness Month by sharing some great resources. Autism NOW: National Autism Resource & Information Center is an initiative of The Arc. There is a wealth of information and resources for people with autism and their families on Autism NOW’s website. Other great resources include those provided by the Autistic…

A Sibling’s Experience at the Disability Policy Seminar

April 21, 2014

Siblings at the 2014 DPS Meet and Greet By Angelica Davila, a family discipline trainee for the Illinois LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Related Disabilities) I was part of the Disability Policy Seminar in Washington D.C. this year. Like my fellow LEND trainees, this was my first year attending the conference, as my name badge proudly proclaimed…

College age sibs! Don’t miss out on this great conference!

New SLN Chapters!

SLN seeking Communication Committee Chair and Members!

The Importance of Support to Siblings of People with Mental Illness

Upcoming Sib Conference for College-age siblings!

The Arc’s Entrepeneur Alley

Upcoming AAIDD Annual Conference!

Highlights from the 6th Annual TABS Conference

April is Autism Awareness Month!

A Sibling’s Experience at the Disability Policy Seminar

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