Support the Accomplishments of the Sibling Leadership Network this Holiday Season

December 18, 2015

Happy holiday season to you and your family! 2015 has been a year filled with accomplishments for the Sibling Leadership Network, and we invite you to read our 2015 Annual Activities and Accomplishments Report. Our work would not be possible without the generous ongoing support of our donors. In the spirit of holiday giving, we hope…

Support the Sibling Leadership Network While Shopping on Amazon

December 15, 2015

Still doing some online holiday shopping this year? Why not support the Sibling Leadership Network at no extra cost to you by using the Amazon Smile program? https://smile.amazon.com/ Simply log in and make “Sibling Leadership Network” into the search bar. When you shop through our profile, 0.5% of your purchase is automatically donated to the SLN…

WBZ/CBS Boston Features Sibling Support Program at UMass Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance

December 9, 2015

WBZ/CBS Boston recently featured a wonderful news segment on the Sibling Support Program at UMass Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance. This program is spearheaded by Emily Rubin, a member of the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network, which is the SLN’s Massachusetts chapter. Be sure to check out the full story here: Matters Of The Mind: Support Program Helps…

How You Can Give Your Support to Sibling Leadership Network for Giving Tuesday

November 30, 2015

All of us from the SLN hope that your holiday season is off to a wonderful start. In honor of Giving Tuesday, we hope you will consider making a holiday donation to support the work of the Sibling Leadership Network. Any donation, large or small, will make a difference in the lives of siblings with disabilities. We…

Sibling Develops Life-Skills App

November 25, 2015

Nadia Hamilton, sibling of Troy, who has autism, developed a helpful life-skills app. Read BLOOM’s interview with her and learn more about the app, MagnusCards, described as “a free mobile app that allows users to collect and create decks of cards with images and text that walk them through each step of any everyday activity,…

Ohio SIBS 15th Annual Conference a Big Success

November 19, 2015

Ohio SIBS Executive Director Bobbi Montenegro Ohio SIBS just held its 15th Annual Conference with 120 attending from Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. The SLN asked our board member Barb Sapharas to share a recap of this wonderful event: “It was a time of fellowship, support and learning about topics including an update from our State…

The Sibling Leadership Network is Thankful for YOU!

November 16, 2015

We are Thankful for YOU! Dear Sibling Leadership Network Supporter, Thanksgiving is a time filled with celebration for family and friends. During this season of thanks and reflection, the daily squabbles seem unimportant, childhood memories draw a laugh and bonds with siblings are the strongest. It is a time of smiles, warmth, and joy. The…

Sesame Street Features Siblings in Autism Initiative

October 28, 2015

Sesame Street has recently released a new initiative to encourage autism acceptance, meant to help viewers “See Amazing in All Children.” As part of the the information they share, Sesame Street features helpful resources for siblings of children with autism. Visit their website for talking points and be sure to watch their featured sibling story…

Disability Mentoring Day

October 21, 2015

The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has coordinated Disability Mentoring Day (DMD), a nation-wide initiative to promote disability employment, on the third Wednesday of October since 1999. According to AAPD, DMD’s goal is “to promote career development for students and job-seekers with disabilities through hands-on career exploration and ongoing mentoring relationships.” Siblings can…

Scholarship Opportunity for Siblings

October 7, 2015

People who have siblings with autism are invited to apply for a scholarship sponsored by the law firm of Knapp & Roberts. To qualify, you must be graduating high school in 2016 or actively enrolled in an accredited college or university in the U.S., and you must submit an essay of 500+ words. The deadline…

Support the Accomplishments of the Sibling Leadership Network this Holiday Season

Support the Sibling Leadership Network While Shopping on Amazon

WBZ/CBS Boston Features Sibling Support Program at UMass Medical School/Cambridge Health Alliance

How You Can Give Your Support to Sibling Leadership Network for Giving Tuesday

Sibling Develops Life-Skills App

Ohio SIBS 15th Annual Conference a Big Success

The Sibling Leadership Network is Thankful for YOU!

Sesame Street Features Siblings in Autism Initiative

Disability Mentoring Day

Scholarship Opportunity for Siblings

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