Video: The Importance of Research About Siblings of People with Disabilities

May 14, 2018

This video, created by the SLN’s Research Committee, addresses the importance of research about siblings of people with disabilities. To learn more about sibling-related research, or to become involved in the Research Committee, please visit https://siblingleadership.org/research/research-related-to-siblings-of-individuals-with-disabilities/ or email research.inquiries@siblingleadership.org

Plan Ahead with The Arc’s Center for Future Planning®

February 28, 2018

Do you know an adult with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) who needs help planning for the future? The Arc is here to help! The Arc’s Center for Future Planning® supports and encourages adults with I/DD and their families to plan for the future. Future planning is important in creating a guide for a…

Disability Resource Spotlight: Voter Registration Drive Toolkit

February 19, 2018

As we honor President’s Day, remember the importance of getting out there to vote! If you’re working to ensure that voters with disabilities in you area are registered to vote, this Voter Registration Drive Kit from Election Tools is a helpful resource. Use the kit to help you plan a local drive. For more information on…

How Does Having a Sibling with a Disability Affect Girls & Women?

February 5, 2018

Thank you to Harriet Redman, Executive Director of Wisconsibs, the Wisconsin Chapter of the SLN! She created and shared “How does Having a Sibling with a Disability affect Girls & Women?” The perspective of Growing Up, Growing Closer, and Growing Older provides valuable insight into the sibling role. Click here to view the PDF.

Learn more about the State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

January 19, 2018

The SLN is honored to be a member of the State of the States (SoS) in IDD Advisory Committee. The SoS is a Longitudinal Data Collection Project of National Significance that collects data from states and reports revenue, spending and programmatic trends by state and across the U.S. You can access the data and information…

Registration Open for Colorado Allies in Leadership, Policymaking and Systems Change Program

January 10, 2018

Allies in Leadership, Policymaking and Systems Change (ALPS) is a leadership and advocacy training funded by the CO Developmental Disabilities Council. As a participant of our training, you will be able to join the ALPS Committee which will work together to help create change and policies. Throughout our training, we will cover six topics: 1)…

Guide for State Sibling Chapters to Increase Diversity

January 5, 2018

Created by the Diversity and Social Justice Committee, the Guide for State Sibling Chapters to Increase Diversity provides guidance for state chapters to ensure that the interests and needs of siblings from all backgrounds and identities are supported. This resource was created through the support of the Family Support Resource and Training Center (FSRTC) www.fsrtc.ahslabs.uic.edu

Great Holiday Gift Idea: The Sibling Survival Guide

December 5, 2017

If you’re a sibling of a person with a disability on the lookout for helpful guidance and information, look no further than The Sibling Survival Guide! Edited by Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) members and packed with contributions from SLN members, this book is makes a fantastic gift for the siblings in your life. The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for…

Support Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Through Your Holiday Shopping

November 27, 2017

Sibling Leadership Network’s Digital Communications Manager, Emily Ladau, recently collaborated with the Chicagoland Entrepreneurship Education for People with Disabilities (CEED) project to develop a 2017 Disability Holiday Gift Guide featuring entrepreneurs with disabilities. Support disability-owned small businesses by doing your holiday shopping from this gift guide! Click here to view the gift guide.

Disability Resource Spotlight: Communication Supports Toolkit

November 17, 2017

The Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) recently released “Everybody Communicates: Toolkit for Accessing Communication Assessments, Funding, and Accommodations.” In the toolkit, you’ll learn: how to find the communication supports you or a loved one need; how to get them paid for; how to advocate for your right to effective communication. Be sure to bookmark this resource and…

Video: The Importance of Research About Siblings of People with Disabilities

Plan Ahead with The Arc’s Center for Future Planning®

Disability Resource Spotlight: Voter Registration Drive Toolkit

How Does Having a Sibling with a Disability Affect Girls & Women?

Learn more about the State of the States in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Registration Open for Colorado Allies in Leadership, Policymaking and Systems Change Program

Guide for State Sibling Chapters to Increase Diversity

Great Holiday Gift Idea: The Sibling Survival Guide

Support Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Through Your Holiday Shopping

Disability Resource Spotlight: Communication Supports Toolkit

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