New Sib Study Seeking Participants

October 17, 2022

Examining the multidimensional sense of belonging and strength of brothers and sisters of people with disabilities Please consider participating in this study conducted by researchers at the Chonnam National University(S.Korea) and Texas A&M University, examining the strengths, sense of belonging, and well-being of siblings of people with disabilities. While previous studies mainly focused on the negative…

SLN PODCAST #16: The Sibling Vision; Past, Present & Future

September 12, 2022

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…

New Study Seeking Participants: The Sibling Experience Study

July 25, 2022

Help researchers at Emory understand the emotional and educational supports needed for adult siblings of individuals with genetic conditions. Consider sharing this post or sharing your experiences if you are eligible, or know someone who could be eligible. For questions, contact Jennifer Dykeman, the Emory student researcher, at jenn.dykeman@emory.edu. Find more in our Sibling…

New Sibling Study: Siblings of Children With Disabilities May Have Greater Cognitive Empathy

April 20, 2022

Having a child with a disability or a developmental delay is often a stressful experience for a family. Siblings in such families may be exposed to greater stress and challenges. There is little research about the positive effects of growing up with a sibling with disabilities. However, a new study published in Child Development by researchers at…

Sibling Emotions Project | Sibling Study Seeks Participants

April 5, 2022

The Sibling Emotions Project is looking for typically developing (TD) siblings of people with disabilities between the ages of 9-12 and their parents to conduct a research study about the emotions of TD siblings with a brother or sister with ID. This research study seeks to learn: about the emotions and experiences that TD siblings…

Family Opportunity for Preschool Sibling Support

September 24, 2021

Does your child with a disability have a typically-developing brother or sister, age 3-5? The founders of SIBSHOPS, a widely used peer-support program for siblings, have created an app especially for parents and typically-developing children, ages 3-5. The SIBTime app features bedtime stories, brief exercises, a parent forum, and other activities that support young siblings’…

COVID-19 Vaccination among People with Disabilities

September 9, 2021

Some interesting data from the CDC is now accessible. Take a look. COVID-19 Vaccination among People with Disabilities “The CDC is providing information on COVID-19 vaccination rates among people with disabilities by age and race/ethnicity based on the Household Pulse Survey (HPS). HPS is a rapid-response survey of adults aged ≥18 years led by the…

New Research Opportunity from the Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota

August 12, 2021

From the Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota: We Need Your Help! Research Study Participants who know someone with a disability Wanted for Interviews We are testing measures to improve person centered Home and Community-Based Services outcomes for people with disabilities. Getting services at home or in the community is important for people with…

New Research Opportunity from East Tennessee State University

August 9, 2021

IRB approved for East Tennessee State University Would you like to participate in an ETSU sponsored research study examining the mental health and family closeness of family members of people with disabilities? 20 participants will be randomly selected to receive a $25 amazon gift card. Participants should be: Parents or siblings 14 years old and…

SIBTime App Ready for Pilot Testing

August 3, 2021

From Sibling Support Project: Dear Family, Does your child with a disability have a typically-developing brother or sister, age 3-5? The founders of SIBSHOPS, a widely used peer-support program for siblings, have created an app especially for parents and typically-developing children, ages 3-5. The SIBTime app features bedtime stories, brief exercises, a parent forum, and…

New Sib Study Seeking Participants

SLN PODCAST #16: The Sibling Vision; Past, Present & Future

New Study Seeking Participants: The Sibling Experience Study

New Sibling Study: Siblings of Children With Disabilities May Have Greater Cognitive Empathy

Sibling Emotions Project | Sibling Study Seeks Participants

Family Opportunity for Preschool Sibling Support

COVID-19 Vaccination among People with Disabilities

New Research Opportunity from the Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota

New Research Opportunity from East Tennessee State University

SIBTime App Ready for Pilot Testing

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