COVID-19 and the Impact on Communities of Color: Our Nation’s Inequities Exposed

June 9, 2020

A very relevant and powerful archived webinar from Dialogue4Health: COVID-19 and the Impact on Communities of Color: Our Nation’s Inequities Exposed This Web Forum highlights the disproportionate impact the outbreak is having on communities of color and the short- and long-term efforts needed to address this impact. Find this and more in our…

An Important Statement from Our Board of Directors

June 9, 2020

Because disability is an identity that crosses all other identity groups, siblings of people with disabilities are members of many communities. We work with an understanding that people who are members of oppressed groups experience discrimination, violence, and lack of access to quality healthcare, education, housing, and job opportunities more frequently than people who are…

POWER the Disability Vote!

June 6, 2020

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the disability community, including sibling, is mobilizing. American Association of People with Disabilities has announced POWER the Disability Vote, a national, non-partisan Disability & Election Virtual Summit. On Monday & Tuesday, June 22 and 23 from noon to 3:45 pm ET on both days and will include panels, presentations, and a…

Study Pinpoints Autism Risk For Kids With Aunts, Uncles On The Spectrum

May 27, 2020

A new study found that Children who have an aunt or uncle with autism are more than twice as likely to be diagnosed with the developmental disorder too. Read more at Disability Scoop. Find more resources in our Sibling Research Corner.

Sibling Stories Needed About Impact of COVID-19

May 21, 2020

Sibling stories needed about impact of COVID-19! Congress is writing the next bill to respond to the needs of Americans in this crisis. In order for the needs of people with disabilities and their families to be addressed in the next bill, members need to hear about the real impacts! Often, a short personal story…

Siblings in the Time of the Coronavirus

May 20, 2020

A great read in Psychology Today! Siblings in the Time of the Coronavirus by SLN member Eileen Garvin features interviews with SLN board members Emma Shouse Garton and Nora Fox Handler. Find more on out COVID-19 resources page.

Welcome to Our New Communications Consultant!

May 19, 2020

The Sibling Leadership Network would like to welcome our newest member, Chris Berstler, to the team! Chris is joining us as our new Communications Consultant. Chris is also a sibling and brings over 15 years of design and marketing experience to the team. We are excited to have Chris on board and look forward to…

Pandemic means Americans with Disabilities Aren’t Getting the Services They Need

May 15, 2020

Watch this special look by PBS News Hour into what this pandemic has meant for many Americans with disabilities and their families. How are you and your family members dealing? Share your struggles and successes with us below! Check out our COVID-19 resource center HERE.

Strengthening Families by Involving Siblings in Autism Treatment

May 14, 2020

Read this excellent article by Ashawire’s Bridget Murray Law that focuses on the benefits of sibling inclusion in intervention and Autism Spectrum Disorder therapy. “Families need comprehensive early intervention that includes support for sibling interactions. Siblings with and without ASD need strategies to relate to each other—to help themselves and the functioning of the family…

Impact Feature Issue on Siblings of People with Intellectual, Developmental and Other Disabilities

May 8, 2020

The new issue of Impact is dedicated to siblings of people with disabilities! You will find great articles written by many of our own amazing SLN siblings! Check it out and tell us your own story! Impact Sibling Feature Issue

COVID-19 and the Impact on Communities of Color: Our Nation’s Inequities Exposed

An Important Statement from Our Board of Directors

POWER the Disability Vote!

Study Pinpoints Autism Risk For Kids With Aunts, Uncles On The Spectrum

Sibling Stories Needed About Impact of COVID-19

Siblings in the Time of the Coronavirus

Welcome to Our New Communications Consultant!

Pandemic means Americans with Disabilities Aren’t Getting the Services They Need

Strengthening Families by Involving Siblings in Autism Treatment

Impact Feature Issue on Siblings of People with Intellectual, Developmental and Other Disabilities

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