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SLN Observes Disability Community Day of Mourning 2023

Every year on March 1st, the disability community comes together to remember the victims of filicide – people with disabilities killed by their family members. Vigils are held on the Day of Mourning in cities around the world. Since 2012, Autistic Self Advocacy Network and other disability rights organizations have come together at local vigils across the…
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SLN PODCAST #10 Sibling Grief and Loss

Listen to our newest podcast, Sibling Grief and Loss! In this episode we discuss some ways that siblings of individuals with disabilities can experience grief & loss throughout their lives.  We also discuss various resources and methods for dealing with different forms of grief & loss.  The sibs also share some of their favorite memories…
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Autism & Grief Project Seeking Stories for New Website

From the Autism & Grief Project: “Autismandgrief.org is launching soon! The Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation has awarded a grant to Hospice Foundation of America to build a website about grief for autistic adults, their families and friends, and the professionals who serve them. The website will contain first-person accounts of autistic adults discussing how…
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March 1st is Disability Day of Mourning

March 1st is Disability Day of Mourning. “Every year on March 1st, the disability community comes together to remember the victims of filicide – people with disabilities killed by their family members. Vigils are held on the Day of Mourning in cities around the world.” The Disability Day of Mourning website is a memorial to…
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SIB GRIEF & THE HOLIDAYS

There is no roadmap for grief. The holidays may be especially difficult for people who have lost a sibling with a disability. There are so many emotions that can be challenging to navigate.  This meeting will be led by Shruti Tekwani, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Coach and will allow siblings to talk about our needs, how grief…
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Sibling Grief Conversation

Join us for a Sibling Grief Conversation  November 8th, 2-4pm PT/3-5 MT/4-6 CT/5-7 ET To register for this free meeting, click here. This Zoom gathering is intended for adult siblings of people with disabilities whose brother or sister has died. The need for sibling support continues after a sibling passes and this will be a forum to…
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