Be counted in the census!

April 13, 2020

Here’s a gentle reminder to complete the census. Why? As you know the census takes place every 10 years in the United States and data is collected from the census to distribute federal funding to local communities. Previously, the U.S. Census Bureau has considered people with disabilities a “hard to count” population and it’s crucial…

AUCD is offering a series of webinars for Autism Awareness Month

April 13, 2020

The Association of University Centers on Disabilities will be hosting a dynamic series of webinars in observance of Autism Awareness Month this April. The series will cover a range of issues close to the ASD community including reducing disparities, treating mental health and how families can support one another while caring for an individual with…

SLN Advocates for Equal Medical Access for People with Disabilities with COVID-19

April 6, 2020

The Sibling Leadership Network is growing concerned that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities may not receive equal medical treatment related to the coronavirus. We, along with other organizations, have recently signed the Joint Position Statement on the Right to Equal Access to Medical Treatment, an effort led by TASH–an international advocacy association founded in…

Honoring the Diversity of March’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March 9, 2020

This month, the SLN is observing Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month which amplifies the efforts of organizations such as the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) and its partners including the Association for University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) and National Disabilities Rights Network (NDRN)to highlight the diversity and successes of this community as well…

Announcing Colorado Chapter’s Rocky Mountain Sibs and Their New Leadership Program

February 17, 2020

Congratulations to our friends in Colorado for rebranding their chapter to Rocky Mountain Sibs! The organization aims to build resources for siblings of individuals with special needs to help them thrive. Formerly known as Sibling Tree, the Colorado Chapter launched its rebranding this past January. In conjunction with this launch, Rocky Mountain Sibs is…

Adult Sib2Sib Mentoring Program Launches in Texas and Illinois

January 13, 2020

We’re excited to announce the launch of our first mentoring program for adult siblings of people with disabilities in Texas and Illinois. Our mentors will provide an informational and emotional need for brothers and sisters. We’re seeking both mentors and mentees for the program. Write to our SLN Manager Amy Halm if you’re interested in…

Nikki Donnelly Becomes the Board Chair of The SLN

January 10, 2020

Dear SLN Members and Supporters, Greetings and wishes for a happy new year to you and your families! I am honored to be assuming the role of Board Chair this year. As the California Chapter representative for two years, I am inspired to increase my involvement with the organization after experiencing SLN’s biannual conference last…

Ariam Alula Joins the SLN as its New Communications Consultant

January 7, 2020

I’m excited to welcome Ariam Alula as the SLN’s new Communications Consultant! We had a strong interest in this role and Ariam stood out as someone with the technical knowledge and journalistic skills, as well as an understanding of the disability and sibling community. Ariam is also a sibling! The SLN actually featured a story…

Sibs Develop Caregiver and Client Match App

December 12, 2019

Twins Melissa Danielsen and Melanie Fountaine were inspired by their older brother, who had developmental disabilities, to launch an app to match clients with disabilities with caregivers. Click here to read their story.

2019 Holiday Reflection from SLN Executive Director Katie Arnold

December 10, 2019

Katie and her siblings Dear Siblings and Sibling Supporters, I care deeply about the Sibling Leadership Network. I am passionate about the mission of the organization which supports siblings of people with disabilities and their families. While our focus is the siblings, we also include people with disabilities in our work and provide education to…

Be counted in the census!

AUCD is offering a series of webinars for Autism Awareness Month

SLN Advocates for Equal Medical Access for People with Disabilities with COVID-19

Honoring the Diversity of March’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Announcing Colorado Chapter’s Rocky Mountain Sibs and Their New Leadership Program

Adult Sib2Sib Mentoring Program Launches in Texas and Illinois

Nikki Donnelly Becomes the Board Chair of The SLN

Ariam Alula Joins the SLN as its New Communications Consultant

Sibs Develop Caregiver and Client Match App

2019 Holiday Reflection from SLN Executive Director Katie Arnold

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