AUCD Legislative News In Brief 9.14.09

September 15, 2009

AUCD Legislative News In Brief September 14, 2009 Vol. IX, Issue 39 Congressional Schedule House Majority Leader Hoyer (D-MD) stated recently that the House would be in session every week in October but would not likely be in session the week of Thanksgiving, unless Congress could finish its work for the year by…

Boston Area Sibshop Training!

September 11, 2009

Dear friends, I am pleased to announce that there will be a Sibshop training in the Boston area soon! Here are the particulars: Saturday and Sunday October 31/November 1, 2009 Two-day Sibshop Training Danvers, Massachusetts Northeastern Arc Registration Contacts: Judy Bouffard 978-624-2321 Louann Larson 978-624-2328 $125 for trainees (two full days) $50 for 1st day…

September 2009 SLN Update e-newsletter & Introduction

September 4, 2009

Greetings SLNers- We hope you enjoy this first edition of what we hope will be a regular update of the activities of the Sibling Leadership Network’s member organizations. I think you’ll agree that they are doing fantastic work on behalf of brothers and sisters of people with disabilities. While their efforts may be showcased…

AUCD Legislative News In Brief 8.31.09

August 31, 2009

AUCD Legislative News In Brief August 31, 2009 Vol. IX, Issue 37 Congressional Schedule Capitol Hill is quiet for August recess. Both chambers will reconvene for legislative business on Tuesday, September 8. Outside the beltway health care reform continues to be the hot topic at town hall meetings and other political gatherings. AUCD has…

FW: Sib in AZ

August 28, 2009

I’m forwarding this to the network. Is anyone in the SLN from AZ or know of someone who might be good for this? Best, -John From: Obremski, Shea [mailto:obremski@ku.edu] Sent: August 28, 2009 10:06 AM To: john.kramer@sibleadership.com Subject: Sib in AZ Hi John, I had a quick question for you. I…

SLN-Related: Message regarding our special time with Senator Kennedy

August 27, 2009

Good evening everyone- I'm forwarding this note at the request of Tamar Heller. For those ofyou who may not be aware, she and several siblings from the SLN metwith Senator Kennedy at our first conference in 2007 and had a chanceto talk to him about the importance of siblings to people withdisabilities. It is indeed…

AUCD Information and Action Alert on Health Care Reform

August 21, 2009

Health Care Reform Information and Action Steps AUCD believes that the goal of health insurance reform should be to assure that all Americans, including people with disabilities and chronic conditions, have access to high quality, comprehensive (including preventative), affordable health care that meets their individual needs and enables them to be healthy, functional, live as…

SLN-Related on 8/21/2009: Article- Life is tough when sibling has disability

August 21, 2009

Please read- the SLN is mentioned and SLN members are quoted. Nicely done! -John http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/Life_is_tough_when_sibling_has_disability.html Life is tough when sibling has disability Recommend 2 By Elizabeth Allen – Express-News Even when 7-year-old Fanny Gunn gets mad at her twin brother, Lennon, for playing too rough, she’s expected to keep her cool. When her friends come…

The Riot! Presents: Healthy Relationships Teleconference Series

August 18, 2009

I'm forwarding this because this seems to be a topic that many siblings areinterested in concerning their siblings with disabilities. -John Please join us in a National Conversation on Healthy Relationships! Sign up now to participate in 3 teleconferences featuring real talk betweenself-advocates, family members and healthcare providers about intimaterelationships, personal safety and advice from…

SLN-Policy Advocacy workgroup meeting SAVE THE DATE: Friday, Sept 11th @ 3:00pm EST

August 14, 2009

Good afternoon everyone- Please mark it in your calendars. We’d like to send a save the date to the Policy and Advocacy workgroup for a September convening. The phone conference meeting will be held Friday, Sept 11th @ 3:00pm EST. Please note that this conference is open to everyone who has participated in previous policy…

AUCD Legislative News In Brief 9.14.09

Boston Area Sibshop Training!

September 2009 SLN Update e-newsletter & Introduction

AUCD Legislative News In Brief 8.31.09

FW: Sib in AZ

SLN-Related: Message regarding our special time with Senator Kennedy

AUCD Information and Action Alert on Health Care Reform

SLN-Related on 8/21/2009: Article- Life is tough when sibling has disability

The Riot! Presents: Healthy Relationships Teleconference Series

SLN-Policy Advocacy workgroup meeting SAVE THE DATE: Friday, Sept 11th @ 3:00pm EST

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