SLN Digital Communications Manager Emily Ladau Recognized for Advocacy Achievements

January 29, 2018

Emily Ladau, who has served as the SLN’s Digital Communications Manager since 2015, has recently been recognized for her disability-focused advocacy work. In early January, the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) announced that Emily is a recipient of the 2018 Paul G. Hearne Leadership Award, which recognizes outstanding emerging leaders with disabilities who exemplify…

NPR Continues Coverage of Sexual Assaults Against People with Intellectual Disabilities

January 12, 2018

NPR investigated sexual assaults against people with intellectual disabilities, and they are covering it in a series. In one of the installments, siblings share the impact of sexual assault and the investigations that ensued. Julie Neward, who co-founded the California chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network, is part of the story, along with her sister,…

Happy New Year from 2018 Board Chair Sara Hansen

January 1, 2018

SLN members and friends, welcome and glad tidings for 2018 and beyond! With a new year comes a new configuration for the Board of Directors as well as the Executive Committee at the Sibling Leadership Network. We heartily welcome Lindsay Polansky into the role of Vice Chair. We are excited to see how her perspective…

What the Proposed Tax Bill Means for People with Disabilities

December 5, 2017

Early in the morning of December 2, the Senate passed the Tax Cut and Jobs Act by a vote of 51-49. It is different than the bill passed by the House, so the House must now vote on the bill. Alternatively, the House and Senate can send members to a conference committee, who will produce…

Call for advocates with I/DD to apply for advisory board for national partnership for mental health for young adults

October 27, 2017

My name is Jessica Kramer, and I am from Boston University. I am working with The Arc of the United States. Along with Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) and Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), we want to form a national group of young adults with disabilities who also have mental health conditions. We want to…

Sibling Leadership Network Connects Texas Resident in Need of Assistance After Hurricane Harvey with Assistance

October 10, 2017

We often feel helpless in the face of disasters and tragedies. We would like to share the story of how one resourceful and thoughtful sibling helped make a true difference. Recently, SLN shared information on supporting people with disabilities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. In response to that post, Evelyn, a Texas resident who is currently staying in a…

Sibling Leadership Network Honors National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2017

October 6, 2017

This October, the Sibling Leadership Network is honoring National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), “the purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.” The Sibling Leadership Network encourages employers in…

Announcing 2017 SLN Executive Committee Elections!

October 4, 2017

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

New Guidance from Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services on ABLE Accounts

October 2, 2017

The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance to State Medicaid Directors regarding the “Implications of the ABLE Act for State Medicaid Programs.” The guidance acts to reinforce the language, spirit and congressional intent of the ABLE Act to ensure that ABLE accounts should “supplement, but not supplant” public benefits being provided to…

Hurricane Harvey: Supporting People with Disabilities

August 31, 2017

The Sibling Leadership Network is deeply concerned about the people in Texas impacted by the devastation of Hurricane Harvey. We hold in our thought the individuals and families who have been impacted by the hurricane. Disability advocates from across the country have been organizing to identify resources and help for hurricane victims. Below are examples…

SLN Digital Communications Manager Emily Ladau Recognized for Advocacy Achievements

NPR Continues Coverage of Sexual Assaults Against People with Intellectual Disabilities

Happy New Year from 2018 Board Chair Sara Hansen

What the Proposed Tax Bill Means for People with Disabilities

Call for advocates with I/DD to apply for advisory board for national partnership for mental health for young adults

Sibling Leadership Network Connects Texas Resident in Need of Assistance After Hurricane Harvey with Assistance

Sibling Leadership Network Honors National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2017

Announcing 2017 SLN Executive Committee Elections!

New Guidance from Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services on ABLE Accounts

Hurricane Harvey: Supporting People with Disabilities

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