SARTAC June Events

June 12, 2021

Join SARTAC this month for these events! June 17 – Thursday – LGBTQ+ Celebrate Gay Pride Month with us. Self-Advocates who identify as LGBTQ+ will lead the discussion June 21 – Monday – OLMSTEAD Decision What is it? Why it is important? Why our freedom depends on it! Always at 1:00 ET, Noon CT, 11:00 MT, 10:00 PT…

#HearOurVoices: Disabled People of Color & Allyship

June 8, 2021

Join us for “#HearOurVoices: Disabled People of Color & Allyship” on day 2 of the 2021 8th National Sibling Leadership Network Conference (June 19th)! Register on our Conference main page! 12:15pm PT/1:15pm MT/2:15 CT/3:15pm ET #HearOurVoices: Disabled People of Color & Allyship This session addresses the intersection of disability and racial justice. Participants will gain awareness…

From Your House to the White House

June 7, 2021

Join us for “From Your House to the White House” on day 2 of the 2021 8th National Sibling Leadership Network Conference (June 19th)! Register on our Conference main page! 12:15pm PT/1:15pm MT/2:15 CT/3:15pm ET From Your House to the White House In this breakout session participants will receive essential updates on policies impacting community living.…

A CALL TO ACTION in our latest policy newsletter

May 31, 2021

A CALL TO ACTION in our latest policy newsletter! Stories help elected officials understand the first hand experiences of their community members. Some examples of information that may be helpful to share include: experiences with HCBS provider shortages, difficulties with access due to waitlists in your local area, stories from front line staff or other…

Special Needs Legal and Future Planning from a Siblings Perspective

May 29, 2021

Join us for this conference day 1 event on June 18th as part of the 2021 8th National Sibling Leadership Network Conference! Register by June 4th Register on our Conference main page! 5:00pm PT/6:00pm MT/7:00pm CT/8:00pm ET Special Needs Legal and Future Planning from a Siblings Perspective Special needs legal and future planning is often considered…

The HCBS Access Act: A Law 70 Years in the Making

May 24, 2021

An important event from The Arc of The United States: “Only decades ago, there were few options or supports for someone with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to live and participate in their community. Though we’ve made great progress, our current systems are holding us back from what’s truly possible. People still face long waitlists…

Strength Through Connection This June!

April 14, 2021

We are so excited about our 2021 National Sibling Leadership Network Conference! This entirely virtual conference is on June 18 and 19, 2021 with post-conference sessions offered on June 22, 23, and 24. Conference registration is now open! With the unique challenges facing our world, this Conference, our 8th, will be our most innovative and…

Sibling Session at Disability Policy Seminar

April 5, 2021

The Sibling Leadership Network is pleased to be a promotional partner of the Disability Policy Seminar. The Disability Policy Seminar (DPS) offers the opportunity for passionate advocates, self-advocates, experts, and professionals in the field to come together and learn about key issues that affect them most. After two days of training and learning, attendees head…

SLN Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Fund

March 31, 2021

In our continued work to be racially and economically inclusive, the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) has created the Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Fund to provide financial support for attendance at the SLN Conference and other SLN events. We take inclusion for all seriously. Building a truly inclusive sibling community is a priority for the SLN. …

Condemning Anti-Asian Hate

March 23, 2021

The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) mourns the victims of the March 16 murders in Atlanta, Georgia and grieves in solidarity with the Asian and Pacific Islander Community. The SLN is committed to advancing racial justice for all people with disabilities and their families. Our work includes efforts to be anti-racist, stop xenophobia, and combat white…

SARTAC June Events

#HearOurVoices: Disabled People of Color & Allyship

From Your House to the White House

A CALL TO ACTION in our latest policy newsletter

Special Needs Legal and Future Planning from a Siblings Perspective

The HCBS Access Act: A Law 70 Years in the Making

Strength Through Connection This June!

Sibling Session at Disability Policy Seminar

SLN Equity & Inclusion Scholarship Fund

Condemning Anti-Asian Hate

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