Book Recommendations from the Sibling Community

March 4, 2024

This week, we’d like to feature two book recommendations* from our friends at The Sibling Support Project. The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults with Disabilities Edited by Don Meyer and Emily Holl. Written for teenage and adult brothers and sisters of people with disabilities, this book hopes to provide the…

Upcoming Events Around the SLN

February 26, 2024

Here are the upcoming events around the Sibling Leadership Network in March: March 1st to April 5 – WisconSibs – Sibs are my Peeps Photo Challenge The contest runs from March 1 to April 5, 2024. Finalists will get to display their Sibs Are My Peeps creation at the 2024 Fox Cities Kidz Expo on…

Research Opportunity for Parents and Siblings of Autistic Adults

February 22, 2024

Parents and siblings of autistic adults are invited to participate in a study about long-term care planning. Participation includes completing an online survey and a remote interview (via Zoom or phone). Participants must be: parents or siblings of an adult with autism spectrum disorder, ages 18 or older, speak English fluently, and have access to…

Chapter Events this Week

February 12, 2024

This week, WisconSibs is having two events: February 17 – Madison SibShop for Children Ages 6 to 12 WisconSibs Sibshops are workshops for children ages 6-12 who are brothers and sisters of children with disabilities. Sibshops are lively, relaxed events that combine recreation, information, and discussion, and give siblings the opportunity to celebrate the contributions…

Resource Spotlight: CFPB Guides for Managing Someone Else’s Money

February 1, 2024

This week, we would like to highlight The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau’s Managing Someone Else’s Money series. They have four easy-to-understand guides to help financial caregivers understand their duties, watch for scams and exploitation, and learn where to turn for help. Separate guides are available (in PDF) for powers of attorney, court-appointed guardians, trustees, and…

Research Participants Needed

January 31, 2024

Do you have a sibling with an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD)? Are you a caregiver for your sibling with IDD? Are you 18 years or older? If you answered yes, consider participating in a research study that would help researchers to better understand sibling caregivers’ views and experiences around well-being and support. As a…

SLN Vice Chair: Lisa Matthews

January 31, 2024

The Sibling Leadership Network welcomes Lisa Matthews as the new Vice Chair of SLN’s Board of Directors. Lisa Matthews is a native Washingtonian. She currently works as a Chief Grants and Compliance Officer for a national non-profit organization where her personal passion is aligned with its mission to strengthen communities. For over 20 years, she…

CASLN: Future Planning in Adulthood

January 29, 2024

CaliforniaSibs Presents: Future Planning in Adulthood with Audrey Vernick of the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance (PESA). Join CaliforniaSibs for an enlightening meet-up session, featuring the esteemed guest speaker, Audrey Vernick. This interactive session aims to guide individuals, especially those in care roles, through the intricacies of future planning in adulthood. Event Highlights: Expert Insights: Audrey…

S.I.B.S: Losing a Special Needs Sibling Chat

January 28, 2024

Hosted by Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters (S.I.B.S.), Loss of a Special Needs Chat are virtual gatherings for adult siblings who have a sibling with a disability who has died. Siblings from any state or country are invited to attend. This year, chats will be held every other month. When: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 –…

The SLN Welcomes Missouri Sibling Leadership Network

January 22, 2024

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to the Missouri Sibling Leadership Network! The Missouri Sibling Leadership Network (MO SLN) is a group of adult siblings that started working toward developing a chapter last August. MO SLN meets the second Tuesday of every month for chapter development meetings, social groups, and support groups. They…

Book Recommendations from the Sibling Community

Upcoming Events Around the SLN

Research Opportunity for Parents and Siblings of Autistic Adults

Chapter Events this Week

Resource Spotlight: CFPB Guides for Managing Someone Else’s Money

Research Participants Needed

SLN Vice Chair: Lisa Matthews

CASLN: Future Planning in Adulthood

S.I.B.S: Losing a Special Needs Sibling Chat

The SLN Welcomes Missouri Sibling Leadership Network

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