SLN PODCAST #31: More on Self-care & a Guided Meditation for Sibs

December 18, 2023

A guided meditation just for sibs! This episode we discuss more about self-care and have a guided practice, just for sibs! SLN’s Communications Consultant, Patricia Repolda, tells us all about SLN’s new sibling self-care toolkit & workbook. Then Kaley Day of Rocky Mountain Sibs guides us through a guided meditation specifically for sibs. Access the transcript of this episode…

SLN PODCAST #30: Sexuality and Sib Support

December 4, 2023

A new SLN podcast is out now! This month, Certified Sexuality Educator, Terri Couwenhoven, discusses barriers for our siblings with disabilities getting sex education and gives us some great resources and advice to help us support our siblings who are seeking romance. Access the transcript of this episode here. Acceda a la transcripción en español.…

Sibling Self-Care Toolkit & Workbook

November 29, 2023

At the Sibling Leadership Network, we strive to provide siblings with tools and resources that can be applied in everyday life. Building on the resources available on our website, we created this toolkit and workbook to put together different lessons relating to self-care in one place and provide space for personal reflection. Within the pages…

November Policy Newsletter Recap

November 21, 2023

Recap from our Policy Newsletter: On October 31st, President Biden signed a proclamation designating November 2023 National Family Caregivers Month. This small gesture aligns with the 2022 Goals of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers that also highlights tips for businesses looking to increase their support for family caregivers. The first goal of this…

SLN PODCAST #29: Plain Language

November 13, 2023

Check out our newest podcast out now! This month, we speak with the Director of Advocacy for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, Zoe Gross, all about plain language; what it is, why it’s important and where and how to ask for it. Access the transcript of this episode here. Acceda a la transcripción en español. Get…

Resource Spotlight: Sibs Book List

November 7, 2023

This week’s resource spotlight is courtesy of Appleton Public Library and is featured on Wisconsib’s Resource Library! Click here to download a book list compiled by the Appleton Public Library that includes books about sibs or by sibs, available at the library or from book sellers. Titles are alphabetical by author’s last name.

WisconSibs Fall Sibshop

November 6, 2023

Join WisconSibs for a fall fun Sibshop at Syble Hopp School! When: Saturday, November 11, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST Where: Syble Hopp School 755 Schuering Rd De Pere, WI 54115 WisconSibs Sibshops are workshops for children ages 6-12 who are brothers and sisters of children with disabilities or long-term illnesses. Sibshops…

Research Articles Related to Siblings

October 24, 2023

This week’s resource spotlight comes from The Massachusetts Sibling Support Network (MSSN). Their website features a number of research articles related to siblings of individuals with disabilities. Sibling research is an evolving field of study. The literature on siblings includes clinical research and empirical studies, both qualitative and quantitative, with quantitative studies tending to be…

SLN PODCAST #28: Sexual Assault and Sibs

October 23, 2023

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…

State Chapter: Massachusetts Sibling Support Network

October 23, 2023

The Massachusetts Sibling Support Network (MSSN) supports siblings of people with disabilities across the Commonwealth. MSSN strives to create welcoming communities for siblings that are inclusive, empowering, and provide needed answers. They are a leader in promoting the sibling voice at tables across Massachusetts as they provide direct sibling support services, including educational presentations and…

SLN PODCAST #31: More on Self-care & a Guided Meditation for Sibs

SLN PODCAST #30: Sexuality and Sib Support

Sibling Self-Care Toolkit & Workbook

November Policy Newsletter Recap

SLN PODCAST #29: Plain Language

Resource Spotlight: Sibs Book List

WisconSibs Fall Sibshop

Research Articles Related to Siblings

SLN PODCAST #28: Sexual Assault and Sibs

State Chapter: Massachusetts Sibling Support Network

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