The Arc’s December Sibling Scene
This month’s Sibling Scene from the Arc has some pretty exciting news and events. Have you checked it out yet? Read it here! Join the SLN newsletter for even more news and events!
Read MoreBIPOC Sibling Roundtable 2
On November 18th, a BIPOC Sibling Roundtable was hosted by The Sibling Support Project, Special Needs Siblings, and the Sibling Leadership Network. We are thankful for this wonderful experience that was moderated by Jeniece Dortch, Founder and Executive Director of Special Needs Siblings, and each of our panelists for sharing their experiences, insights and stories. If you were unable to attend…
Read MoreThe SLN is Now on Instagram!
We are now on Instagram! Follow siblingleadershipnetwork for even more news and events for sibs and their families! http://ow.ly/p9rI50CNK81
Read MoreCOVID Helpline Launches for People with Developmental Disabilities
Important news from Disability Insider “The Arc of California and the Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare launched a new 24-hour support helpline to help persons with developmental disabilities and those who care for them during the COVID-19 pandemic. The telehealth helpline is free and available anytime for people with disabilities, their families, caregivers,…
Read MoreSupport the Sibling Leadership Network: Double Your Dollars
Now through the end of December, your donation to the SLN counts twice! That’s right—we have a matching donation up to $3,500! This will double your impact and double the amount of support the SLN is able to provide to siblings of people with disabilities in the coming year. Check out SLN Chair Nikki Donnelly’s…
Read MoreThe Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Turns 14
Today marks the 14th anniversary of The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)! Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and its Optional Protocol (OP) were adopted on 13 December 2006, as the first comprehensive human rights treaty of the 21st century. It entered into force on 3 May 2008. “The Convention follows…
Read MoreA Letter from Our Executive Director, Katie Arnold
Katie with her sister, Patrice Dear Siblings and Sibling Supporters, What a year it has been! So much has happened this year that has highlighted the need for support for families of people with disabilities, especially siblings. While it has been a challenging year, we have much for which to be grateful. The SLN community…
Read MoreWelcome to Our New Co-Chairs!
We would like to give a warm welcome to our newest Co-Chairs! This year we are welcoming Nina Bihani as our Co-Chair of Policy and Advocacy, Chung eun Lee as our newest Research Co-Chair and Kristin Lanari as our Co-Chair of Chapter Development. Please read more about them below or on our ABOUT US page.…
Read MoreDevelopmental Disabilities Heighten Risk of Covid Death
Read how a new analysis of death rates among those with intellectual disabilities and developmental disorders may influence the allocation of coronavirus vaccines. Read Developmental Disabilities Heighten Risk of Covid Death in the New York Times. Find this and more on our COVID-19 Resources page.
Read MoreLEARN TO BE MINDFUL: A Virtual Program for People with Developmental Disabilities and their Siblings
We are excited to announce this upcoming webinar series! LEARN TO BE MINDFUL: A Virtual Program for People with Developmental Disabilities and their Siblings Learn mindfulness strategies to help cope with stress, enhance your relationships, and improve your overall health and well-being. This virtual mindfulness program is developed for adults with DD and their siblings. You…
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