News: Few Answers In Abuse Probes At Homes For Disabled

April 19, 2012

This is an enraging story. -John “…Van couldn’t form words and was almost impossible to control. After he was diagnosed with severe autism, his older brother Larry Ingraham says their parents turned to Fairview for help. “They saw that it was a safe environment for him,” he says. “That he was gonna be safe and…

News: Autistic boy’s older brother designs iPad app that builds language skills

April 16, 2012

An autistic boy’s older brother created a new app for the iPad that helps promote functional and social skills. Jonathan Izak designed AutisMate so that users can add their own videos, pictures and voice recordings to create visual scenes, according to a news release. Jonathan’s brother, Oriel, 10, is autistic and struggles with verbal communication. “The design…

Blog: Real Lives Bill Offers Options for People with Disabilities

April 16, 2012

By John Kramer This year, we’ve heard a lot about shrinking budgets and tightening belts. As the brother of two young men with developmental disabilities, I worry that these budget cuts will diminish my family’s options and my brothers’ opportunities. Like many siblings of people with disabilities, I’ve witnessed my parents fighting tooth and nail to…

Blog: Growing up with Plato

April 12, 2012

From our very own Regina Sullivan- “Many people ask me what it was like growing up with a brother with classic autism. Well, I tell them, “When I was younger the world was a very different place. Back then, very few people knew about autism and only a handful had any clue on how to…

Announcement: The SLN Celebrates National Siblings Day

April 10, 2012

Join the Sibling Leadership Network in Celebrating National Siblings Day! Dear Siblings and Sibling Supporters, The Sibling Leadership Network invites you to join us in celebrating National Siblings Day! April 10 marks National Siblings Day and we are extending the spirit all month long. Founded in 2007, the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is a national…

Announcement: Sibling Leadership Network Announces Katie Arnold as Executive Director

April 9, 2012

Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Sibling Leadership Network is pleased to announce Katie Arnold as the organization’s first Executive Director. Founded in 2007, the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, support, and tools to advocate with their brothers and sisters and to promote…

Research: Sibling Connections to Employment Research Study

April 5, 2012

Hello- please forward to any sibling of a person with a disability that might be interested- I am doing a research study examining how adult siblings of people with I/DD support their brothers and sisters in identifying and maintaining competitive employment. Currently I am looking for adult siblings who are interested in to participating…

Policy Update: The Arc and AUCD on the Ryan Budget

March 22, 2012

This is a very important issue to people with disabilities and their families. -John The Arc- “It is deeply troubling that, in the name of deficit reduction, there is absolutely no shared sacrifice. The House Budget proposes to decimate the Medicaid program, taking away essential health and long term services and supports for our middle…

Request: Share your story

March 9, 2012

From Autism NOW. -J We hope all of you are doing well! We wanted to share with you information about an upcoming opportunity with Autism NOW. As you know, Autism NOW releases e-newsletter periodically. Since April is Autism Awareness Month, we wanted to share personal or professional stories that celebrate people with autism, promote autism…

Webinar: Involving Siblings in the Transition Process for Young Adults with Disabilities

March 8, 2012

Please join us for this excellent webinar hosted by Autism Now and the SLN. We hope to see all of you there on this important topic. -John Involving Siblings in the Transition Process for Young Adults with Disabilities Join Us for the Autism NOW Webinar on March 13th! Transition is an important and busy time…

News: Few Answers In Abuse Probes At Homes For Disabled

News: Autistic boy’s older brother designs iPad app that builds language skills

Blog: Real Lives Bill Offers Options for People with Disabilities

Blog: Growing up with Plato

Announcement: The SLN Celebrates National Siblings Day

Announcement: Sibling Leadership Network Announces Katie Arnold as Executive Director

Research: Sibling Connections to Employment Research Study

Policy Update: The Arc and AUCD on the Ryan Budget

Request: Share your story

Webinar: Involving Siblings in the Transition Process for Young Adults with Disabilities

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