Research: Easter Seals Sibling Study

December 5, 2012

Hi everyone- Some of you might remember that the SLN participated in/supported this research study coming from Easter Seals. Hopefully you will find it interesting. Here’s the link- Easter Seals Sibling Study What I find very interesting in particular is the issue around feeling “emotionally prepared” more than financially prepared. This really complements the SLN’s…

Op-Ed: Stop Using ‘Retard’ As An Insult

November 5, 2012

Thought some of you might be interested. http://www.npr.org/2012/11/05/164342230/a-special-olympian-on-pundits-use-of-the-r-word?ft=1&f=5

Ted Talk: Autism through a sibling’s eyes

November 5, 2012

Research: Call for participants

October 10, 2012

Please forward to anyone you think might be interested. -John Seeking Participants: Adult Siblings of Adults with Autism and Down Syndrome Are you a sibling of an adult (18+) with autism or Down syndrome? Would you enjoy contributing to scientific knowledge by describing what it has been like for you to have an adult sibling…

Media: Surrogates Discuss Stances at National Forum on Disabilities Issues

October 2, 2012

COLUMBUS, Ohio (TMR) – Helping people with disabilities find jobs and educational opportunities was a major focus of the 2012 National Forum on Disability Issues on Sept. 28 at the Hyatt Regency, sponsored by The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN). Neither President Barack Obama nor Mitt Romney attended the forum, but Ted Kennedy Jr. and U.S. Rep.…

Siblings With Special Needs Change Childhood

September 25, 2012

http://www.npr.org/2012/09/25/161754564/siblings-with-special-needs-change-childhood?ft=1&f=5

Media: Sibling Support Project on Talk of the Nation

September 24, 2012

Tomorrow—Tuesday September 25th—I will be a guest on National Public Radio’s Talk of the Nation for a show about growing up with a sibling who has a cognitive disability. It will air from 3-4 pm EST. Featured on the show will be Dr. Ranit Mishori, who wrote a recent article in the Washington Post on…

Media: The Massachusetts Sibling Support Network – Supporting Siblings of People with Disabilities

September 18, 2012

From the recent Shriver Center Spotlight… Growing up with a brother or sister with a disability–whether the disability is emotional or physical, visible or hidden–is a unique, often challenging, and potentially rewarding experience. Nationwide, adult siblings of people with disabilities report that the sibling experience profoundly influences their childhood and adolescence, and shapes the type…

Policy and Advocacy: Voting Resources

September 14, 2012

The SLN has created a Position Statement on Voting. Check it out here! We encourage siblings to support their brothers and sisters with disabilities to vote. Watch our new Voting video here!

Research: Easter Seals Sibling Study

Op-Ed: Stop Using ‘Retard’ As An Insult

Ted Talk: Autism through a sibling’s eyes

Research: Call for participants

Media: Surrogates Discuss Stances at National Forum on Disabilities Issues

Siblings With Special Needs Change Childhood

Media: Sibling Support Project on Talk of the Nation

Media: The Massachusetts Sibling Support Network – Supporting Siblings of People with Disabilities

Policy and Advocacy: Voting Resources

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