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…

Wisconsin Sibs meet with Congressman

April 11, 2014

Congressman Ribble hearing from siblings and parents about policies that matter to them, like the ABLE Act On March 18th, members of Fox Valley Sibling Support Network (FVSSN), the Wisconsin sibling chapter of the SLN, held a Listening Session for siblings and their families to sit down with Congressman Reid Ribble. Siblings and their families shared their…

Today is National Siblings Day!

April 10, 2014

April 10th is National Siblings Day. The SLN celebrates what being a sibling is all about–the good times, the bad times and everything in between. Check out the stories we’ve collected from you that show what the sibling movement values: people with disabilities have the same rights as all members of society, siblings are uniquely positioned…

What Policies Are Important to Siblings?

April 9, 2014

Check out these resources provided by the Disability Policy Seminar, as well as the resources on the SLN website, including the updated SLN Sibling Policy Brief. Today, we’re headed to Capitol Hill to advocate for issues important to siblings of people with disabilities and their families. We want to know, what do YOU think is…

It’s the Final Countdown…to the Disability Policy Seminar!

April 4, 2014

We don’t have any magic tricks, but we hope you are getting ready to learn about policies, prepare to talk to legislators, and make your voices known as you visit the Hill! Check out the SLN’s Policy and Advocacy section on our website to get you prepared for the Disability Policy Seminar!

Send us Your Stories!

April 3, 2014

Help us prepare to celebrate National Siblings Day on April 10th. We want to hear from you! What stories do you have? Check out other stories at https://siblingleadership.org/get-involved/sibling-stories/ and thank you for joining in this SLN Core Value storytelling initiative for National Siblings Day! Your story has power. The power to inspire. The power to…

Are you ready for the Disability Policy Seminar?

March 27, 2014

We hope as many siblings as possible can attend the Disability Policy Seminar in Washington DC from April 7-9. Check out the FREE Disability Policy Seminar Orientation Webinar that Association of University Centers on Disability (AUCD) has provided. We can’t wait to see how the Disability Policy Seminar impacts siblings and their families!

The Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information Access

March 26, 2014

The SLN is a proud signer of the Declaration of the Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information Access. People with cognitive disabilities have an equal right to technology and information access. A coalition of disability organizations and individuals asserted this right in a formal declaration, announced at the Thirteenth Annual Coleman…

Send Us Your Sibling Stories!

March 20, 2014

We all have stories to tell – it’s part of our DNA, passed down from the beginning of humankind. Stories have been called “the connective tissue of the human race.” At the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN), we think about stories and the role they play in our lives a lot. By telling us your story,…

Network with Other Sibs at the Disability Policy Seminar!

March 18, 2014

Are you gearing up for the Disability Policy Seminar? We hear Washington DC is beautiful in the spring. Make sure to mark your calendars for the Second Annual Sibling Meet and Greet! On Tuesday, April 8 from 8-9am, join us for breakfast and great conversations and connections with sibs from all over the country!

A Sibling’s Experience at the Disability Policy Seminar

Wisconsin Sibs meet with Congressman

Today is National Siblings Day!

What Policies Are Important to Siblings?

It’s the Final Countdown…to the Disability Policy Seminar!

Send us Your Stories!

Are you ready for the Disability Policy Seminar?

The Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information Access

Send Us Your Sibling Stories!

Network with Other Sibs at the Disability Policy Seminar!

Recent Posts

Archives

Categories

Follow Us on Social Media!

SLN on Facebook

The Sibling Leadership Network

SLN on Twitter