State Chapter: CaliforniaSibs October Events

October 10, 2023

CaliforniaSibs is the official California state chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network. Their mission is to partner with Sibs in California in finding and creating information, and to provide community support and advocacy tools to advance issues important to them and their entire families. In October, they have the following events: SoCal Coffee Time with…

Resource Spotlight: Sibling Support Project

October 10, 2023

Sibling Support Project is the first national program dedicated to recognizing, promoting and addressing the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of siblings of people with developmental, health, and mental health concerns. Their work consists of books and publications, online communities for teen and adult siblings, workshops, and training. They are best known for helping…

State Chapter: WisconSibs Upcoming Event

October 3, 2023

This week, we are featuring SLN’s State Chapter in Wisconsin. Established in 1998, WisconSibs, Inc operates regularly scheduled Sibshops, Sib Camps and other sibling summer programs for children and teens. The organization provides information, peer support, social activities, and the Journey Forward future planning program for adult siblings. WisconSibs welcomes any person of any age…

Future Planning for Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities

September 28, 2023

We have a bonus Resource Spotlight this week! SLN, in collaboration with our Illinois state chapter, SIBS (Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters), created a resource document on future planning for siblings of individuals with disabilities. This resource explores and explains different components of future planning – from its financial aspect to its legal aspect, with…

Resource Spotlight: Sibling Research Corner

September 26, 2023

The Sibling Research Corner is designed to share the results of studies about siblings of individuals with disabilities in an accessible manner. The summaries of individual sibling studies will include the: purpose, method, and findings of the study as well as its implications for future research, policy, and practice. Current features include: Siblings with and…

State Chapter: Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters – SIBS

September 25, 2023

This week, we would like to feature SLN’s state chapter in Illinois, SIBS – Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters. SIBS, Inc. is a non-profit that supports people of all ages in Illinois that have a sibling with disabilities. SIBS conducts a variety of Sibshops, trainings, and gatherings for siblings and their families. They have an…

Resource Spotlight: SLN’s Sibling Advocacy Toolkit

September 22, 2023

This week’s Resource Spotlight is SLN’s Sibling Advocacy Toolkit. This toolkit is designed to demonstrate how advocacy consists of multiple layers, steps and levels. “Advocacy layers” can work together for the ultimate goal of better lives for people with disabilities and their families. This toolkit shows the unique roles that siblings play within advocacy. From…

September Book Recommendations

September 21, 2023

This month’s book recommendations come from SLN’s Colorado state chapter, Rocky Mountain Sibs. Same but Different by Holly Robinson Peete, Ryan Elizabeth Peete and RJ Peete In “Same But Different,” Ryan Elizabeth Peete and her twin brother, RJ, who has autism, share their personal experiences through alternating narratives. They courageously and candidly depict the teenage…

State Chapter: Rocky Mountain Sibs

September 20, 2023

This week, we would like to feature SLN’s Colorado state chapter, Rocky Mountain Sibs. Rocky Mountain Sibs’ mission is to create an inclusive community that empowers siblings of individuals with disabilities to advocate for themselves and their families, express their needs and experiences, and promote family-centered programs and policies throughout Colorado. Visit their website for…

SLN PODCAST #27: SLN Chapters

September 18, 2023

A new SLN podcast is finally here! Check it out! This month, we talk with Harriet Redman, founder of one of SLN’s first chapters, Wisconsibs, and founder of SLN’s newest chapter, Oregon Sibs, Nikki Donnelly. We discuss why sib meeting spaces are so important and how you can get involved or start your own chapter.…

State Chapter: CaliforniaSibs October Events

Resource Spotlight: Sibling Support Project

State Chapter: WisconSibs Upcoming Event

Future Planning for Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities

Resource Spotlight: Sibling Research Corner

State Chapter: Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters – SIBS

Resource Spotlight: SLN’s Sibling Advocacy Toolkit

September Book Recommendations

State Chapter: Rocky Mountain Sibs

SLN PODCAST #27: SLN Chapters

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