SLN Member Works With Students to Develop Accessibility Website

December 5, 2019

Meghan Burke, a Sibling Leadership Network member and previous Board member, has been working with her students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to create Access Urbana-Champaign, a website “to help people with disabilities determine – before they visit – whether the ice cream parlor everyone’s raving about or the restaurant with the tantalizing aromas is…

Thank You for Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network in 2019

November 25, 2019

Dear Sibling Leadership Network Supporter: As we prepare to share the holidays with friends and loved ones, it is a wonderful time to reflect and give thanks for all we have been blessed with over the year. For me, and I’m sure for many others, the most beautiful time of the year is coming home…

SLN Members Take Part in Families Special Interest Group of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

November 13, 2019

From Sandy Magaña, Ph.D., MSW: The Families Special Interest Group of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) had a great turnout at the 2019 IASSIDD Conference in Glasgow! Two Sibling Leadership Network members, Dr. Tamar Heller and Dr. Caya Chiu, attended.We counted 19 sessions on family-related topics and…

Announcing Elections for SLN 2020 Executive Committee

November 12, 2019

Dear Sibling Leadership Network Membership, It is time for our SLN Executive Committee Elections! This year we are accepting nominations for two positions: Vice Chair and Treasurer. A description of the positions are below. Vice-Chair The SLN Vice Chair is responsible for assisting the SLN Chair with the below duties*, in addition to the following:…

SLN Representative Tamar Heller Presents at Raise Family Caregiving Advisory Council Meeting

November 7, 2019

Tamar Heller, the Sibling Leadership Network’s Representative at the University of Illinois – Chicago, was invited in August to attend the Family Caregiving Advisory Council (FCAC) meeting in Washington, D.C. to provide an overview of important research from the field and present key policy issues for family caregivers. FCAC was established by the Recognize, Assist,…

Job Opportunity: Communications Consultant for the Sibling Leadership Network!

November 5, 2019

The Sibling Leadership Network has an exciting job opportunity open now! Apply to be our Communications Consultant, a role that is integral to the work and mission of the SLN. Click here for the position description and details on how to apply. We encourage applicants to submit by November 15, 2019. Please spread the word!

Increase in Developmental Disability Diagnoses

October 28, 2019

The number of American children with developmental disabilities “increased significantly” in recent years, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Click here to learn more.

SLN speaks at the 2019 Congenital Muscle Disease Scientific and Family Conference

August 19, 2019

On July 28, 2019, SLN’s Executive Director Katie Arnold and Project Manager Amy Halm made presentations at the 2019 Congenital Muscle Disease Scientific and Family Conference in Chicago, IL. In the morning, they hosted 2 energetic and engaging sibshops – one for younger children and one for teens. Siblings enjoyed playing games and learning from…

Spotlight on WisconSibs’ SibDays of Summer Camp

July 29, 2019

WisconSibs‘ SibDays of Summer camp is an opportunity for kids who have siblings with disabilities to meet and form lasting friendships. It also offers them a chance to connect with resources for their lifelong journey with their brothers and sisters with disabilities. Click here to learn more about the SibDays of Summer camp.

Sibling Leadership Network Co-Chairs of Research Receive AAIDD Awards

July 11, 2019

Each year, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) honors selected individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to the field. We’re proud to share that our Co-Chairs of Research were both recognized this year and congratulate them both! Early Career Award Meghan M. Burke, PhD, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign International…

SLN Member Works With Students to Develop Accessibility Website

Thank You for Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network in 2019

SLN Members Take Part in Families Special Interest Group of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Announcing Elections for SLN 2020 Executive Committee

SLN Representative Tamar Heller Presents at Raise Family Caregiving Advisory Council Meeting

Job Opportunity: Communications Consultant for the Sibling Leadership Network!

Increase in Developmental Disability Diagnoses

SLN speaks at the 2019 Congenital Muscle Disease Scientific and Family Conference

Spotlight on WisconSibs’ SibDays of Summer Camp

Sibling Leadership Network Co-Chairs of Research Receive AAIDD Awards

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