UPDATE: SLN becomes sponsor of National Forum on Disability Issues

August 17, 2012

The Sibling Leaderhip Network is excited to be a sponsor of the National Forum on Disability Issues, along with over 50 other organizations. The SLN thanks AUCD for its contribution toward our sponsorship. Many of our SLN state chapters will be hosting “watch parties” that will live stream the event for people in their state and local…

UPDATE: Upcoming Autism NOW webinars

August 17, 2012

Upcoming Webinars Community Living Tuesday, August 21, 2012 2:00 to 3:00 PM EDT In this webinar, Co-Director Amy Goodman will discuss three different types of housing options for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities: rental housing, home ownership and group living. Join us to learn more about these options as well as other topics…

Announcement: News and Events from the Mass Sibling Support Network!

August 14, 2012

Dear MSSN Members: I’m writing to let you know about exciting events planned for the fall, as well as news from the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network — the only organization in Massachusetts focused exclusively on supporting SIBLINGS of people with disabilities! Read the rest here…

Announcement: Check out the upcoming Autism Now Webinars!

August 2, 2012

Upcoming Webinars Sex and Relationships: How Do I Figure This Out? Tuesday, August 7, 2012 2:00 to 3:00 PM EDT When a person is in a sexual relationship, there are many questions that people may have and need to think about. In this webinar, speakers will discuss what a sexual romantic relationship is, the reasons…

Save the Date: National Presidential Forum on Disability Issues

July 19, 2012

Friday, September 28, 2012 12:30 – 3:30 P.M. EST Location: Columbus, OH A non-partisan forum where presidential contenders are scheduled to offer their visions of policy that affects people with disabilities. Invitees include President Barack Obama and presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney. More details will be coming soon on those attending, keynote speakers, and…

News: Twins bond in the gift of the other

July 15, 2012

“To my sister, my best friend, and my biggest supporter . . . you amaze me. You protect me, comfort me and love me like no other. You include me in all that you do and look past my disabilities. You are so proud of me and are not afraid to tell others my story . . .”…

Research: Seeking Participants: Adult Siblings of Adults with Autism and Down Syndrome

June 27, 2012

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 with autism or Down syndrome? A study is being conducted through the Department of Psychology at Indiana University- Purdue University Indianapolis.…

News: An autistic superhero: Brothers with autism create comic book series

June 20, 2012

Autism was a treacherous villain for Lonnie Smith and his two sons until they began looking at it more closely. As an infant, his oldest son, Kambel, was unusually withdrawn. By age 6, the boy had turned to “uncontrollable fits of rage.” “It was rough in the beginning,” Smith says. “I thought maybe he was…

News: This is my sister

May 26, 2012

A documentary by Wisconsin film producer Frank Caruso called This is My Sister will be shown this Friday night on Wisconsin Public Television at 9 pm. I’ve been asked to provide some feedback from siblings about this show. If you watch it and could email me (just click my name below) your reactions, I’ll pass them along. Or…

Video: My Sib…

May 18, 2012

“My Sib…” is an expression of what it is like to be the sibling of a person with a disability. This very personal and direct video provides insight into the feelings, concerns and hopes of these brothers and sisters as they cope with the sometimes difficult reality of their siblings’ disability.

UPDATE: SLN becomes sponsor of National Forum on Disability Issues

UPDATE: Upcoming Autism NOW webinars

Announcement: News and Events from the Mass Sibling Support Network!

Announcement: Check out the upcoming Autism Now Webinars!

Save the Date: National Presidential Forum on Disability Issues

News: Twins bond in the gift of the other

Research: Seeking Participants: Adult Siblings of Adults with Autism and Down Syndrome

News: An autistic superhero: Brothers with autism create comic book series

News: This is my sister

Video: My Sib…

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