HAPPY NEW YEAR From the SLN!

January 1, 2022

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome to 2022! We are incredibly thankful to all of you for another successful and productive year! Looking ahead to the new year, we are very excited for all of our upcoming projects and programs. We look forward to working with you all this new year and continuing to grow the sibling…

A Letter from the Executive Director of the SLN

December 10, 2021

Katie Arnold, SLN Executive Director, and her sister Patrice Dear Siblings and Sibling Supporters, I am thankful for the Sibling Leadership Network and the amazing support that it provides to siblings of people with disabilities and their families. My sister, Patrice, has shaped my worldview and influenced my career path. The needs of each member…

November 30th is Giving Tuesday!

November 29, 2021

The work of the SLN would not be possible without the generous ongoing support of our donors. In honor of Giving Tuesday 2021, we hope you will consider making a holiday donation to support the work of the Sibling Leadership Network. Any donation, large or small, will make a difference in the lives of siblings…

Siblings: Common Concerns and Effective Support Strategies

November 26, 2021

Check out this great piece in Autism Spectrum News from Sibling Support Project’s Emily Holl! Siblings: Common Concerns and Effective Support Strategies “Like parents of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), siblings experience unique concerns and opportunities. The sibling relationship can easily exceed six decades, and siblings face these issues for even longer than parents.…

Happy Thanksgiving from the SLN!

November 25, 2021

Happy Thanksgiving! The Sibling Leadership Network is incredibly thankful for all of the amazing siblings in our network! Family and friends are central to the SLN. During this season of Thanksgiving we want to say Thank You to all of you that have supported the work of the SLN. We ask you to consider giving to the…

A Letter from Our Board Chair, Kelsey Sullivan

November 8, 2021

Dear Sibling Leadership Network Supporter: As we enter the holiday season and reflect on the past year, I would like to give thanks to this amazing network of support. This year we truly felt the strength through our connection as we hosted our first ever virtual conference, attended by over 275 individuals from 37 states…

Siblings Added to Paid Family Leave in New York

November 2, 2021

Great news to share! Siblings Added to Paid Family Leave in New York New York Gov. Hochul (seated) signs a bill that expands New York State’s Paid Family Leave legislation to allow caring for siblings in Manhattan, New York on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. (Don Pollard) “Siblings are now eligible for paid family leave in…

Resource Spotlight: COVID-19 Vaccine Social Stories

September 25, 2021

Check out these useful Social Stories By Chicagoland Disabled People of Color Coalition (Chicagoland DPOCC) and Institute on Disability and Human Development! COVID Vaccine Social Story-English COVID Vaccine Social Story-Spanish Find these and more in our COVID-19 Resource Center.

Sex Talk for Self-Advocates Webinar #9: Sexual Self-Advocacy

May 6, 2021

Sex Talk for Self-Advocates Webinar #9: Sexual Self-Advocacy Wednesday, May 26, 2021 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET Location: Webinar Join the AUCD Sexual Health Special Interest Group for their final Sex Talk for Self-Advocates Webinar #9: Sexual Self-Advocacy on May 26, 2021, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. ET. Their expert hosts of sexuality educators…

Siblings Day: Life with Siblings with Disabilities

April 30, 2021

In case you missed it, here is a wonderful sibling panel from Siblings Day 2021! Panelists include Dianne Bilyak, who will be speaking on day 2 of our conference this year! Also included are past conference presenters Brian Donovan and Rachel Simon. Find more details on our 2021 conference HERE.

HAPPY NEW YEAR From the SLN!

A Letter from the Executive Director of the SLN

November 30th is Giving Tuesday!

Siblings: Common Concerns and Effective Support Strategies

Happy Thanksgiving from the SLN!

A Letter from Our Board Chair, Kelsey Sullivan

Siblings Added to Paid Family Leave in New York

Resource Spotlight: COVID-19 Vaccine Social Stories

Sex Talk for Self-Advocates Webinar #9: Sexual Self-Advocacy

Siblings Day: Life with Siblings with Disabilities

Recent Posts

Archives

Categories

Follow Us on Social Media!

SLN on Facebook

The Sibling Leadership Network

SLN on Twitter