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The Disability Policy Seminar 2024 Recap

Another amazing experience was had by all who joined together April 8-10th in our nation’s capital for the annual Disability Policy Seminar (DPS). The event unites members of the disability community and their allies for two full days of advocacy training, followed by a Hill Day that supports participants in implementing their newly developed skills…
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Resource Spotlight: The Arc of Ohio Website

Courtesy of SLN’s state chapter, Ohio Sibs, our resource spotlight this week is the Arc of Ohio’s website. The Arc of Ohio is a grassroots organization that advocates for human rights, personal dignity and community participation of individuals with developmental disabilities through legislative and social action, information and education, and family involvement. The Arc of…
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SLN PODCAST #28: Sexual Assault and Sibs

Check out our newest podcast out now! This month, Founder of the Natalie Project, Julie Neward, shares her story, discusses statistics and causes of sexual assault in the disability community and tells us about how we can advocate for change with our siblings. PLEASE NOTE: This podcast episode is about sexual assault and may contain content that…
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SLN PODCAST #26: Policy & Advocacy for Sibs

Check out our newest podcast, all about policy & advocacy! This month, we speak with the SLN’s Co-Chairs of Policy and Advocacy, Tiffany Banks and Nina Bihani.  We discuss why advocacy is so important for sibs, the many ways sibs can get involved in policy & advocacy, the challenges siblings face in policymaking and current…
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SLN PODCAST #25: Advice & Resources with SLN’s New Executive Director

The June podcast is out now! This month we speak with the SLN’s new Executive Director, Kaitlin McNamara, about her sibling experience, resources she has found helpful and her vision for the future of the sibling movement at SLN. Access the transcript of this episode here. Acceda a la transcripción en español We have to…
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SLN PODCAST #16: The Sibling Vision; Past, Present & Future

OUR NEWEST PODCAST IS OUT TODAY! In lieu of the SLN’s 15th Anniversary Celebration in October 2022, this month, we are joined by our Executive Director, Katie Arnold to talk about the history of the sibling movement, our current struggles and SLN’s vision for siblings in the future. Transcript of this episode The future of…
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Webinar: Safe Visitation Through Boosters

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) and The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care are co-hosting a webinar on COVID-19 boosters to support safe visitation and promote family connections for long-term care residents on Friday, February 4, 2022 at 3:30 PM ET/2:30 PM CT/12:30 PM PT. The webinar will explore the important role families…
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Registration now open: Disability Policy Seminar

The SLN is happy to announce that we are once again a promotional partner for this year’s Disability Policy Seminar! The Disability Policy Seminar is a 3-day seminar for advocates, self-advocates, experts and professionals in the field to come together and learn about key issues that affect them the most. Date: March 28 – 30,…
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Join the SLN’s new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

The SLN is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We recognize a need to devote energy and action toward these critical issues and therefore we are creating a DEI Committee. We welcome all who are interested in joining this committee, especially siblings from diverse backgrounds.  Being a member of this committee will provide you with…
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When In-Person Support Isn’t an Option

Check out these three tips for advocating for a hospitalized patient during a pandemic. “Having a loved one in the hospital is hard enough, but being told you cannot visit them is a reality that countless families have endured through the COVID-19 pandemic. In any situation where hospitals and other healthcare facilities have stopped or…
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