Celebrating National Siblings Day: A Reflection on Being a Sib

April 10, 2017

I am so very thankful to be a sib! Although sibship comes with challenges, heartaches, as well as fabulousness, I feel like I am who I am due to this one integral facet of my life. Who would I be if I weren’t a sibling of an adult with multiple disabilities?!? Would I be self-absorbed…

Sibling Love and Support, Even at a Distance: Kristina and Kevin’s Story

December 2, 2016

by Kristina Majewski When I ask my brother Kevin what is important to him, his answer fluctuates from “my iPad” to the “the people in my life.” Over the years, as I have moved away from home, Kevin has expressed both his appreciation (in so many words) for our relationship but also his frustrations with…

A Strong Sibling Bond: Amy and Emily’s Story

November 22, 2016

by Amy Halm I love Thanksgiving because it provides the opportunity for me to look around the table and be grateful for each and every family member. This is a special Thanksgiving for me because for the first time in 22 years, I will not have to get on an airplane to celebrate the holiday…

Sibling Opens Shop to Help People with Disabilities Gain Financial Independence

November 17, 2016

We love this sibling story featured in USA Today! Ryan, whose sister, Nicole, has Down syndrome, opened a consignment shop to help people with developmental disabilities gain financial independence. Check out the video: Shop owner helps people with disabilities gain independence.

Gems of Wisdom from a Young Sibling

August 5, 2016

Kaya Cosgrove is an eloquent 10-year-old young lady and the sister of two brothers who have autism. She serves as a member of the children’s advisory council at Holland Bloorview Kid’s Rehabilitation Hospital, and shared her experiences in an interview for the hospital’s website, providing gems of wisdom along the way. Read the interview: This…

A Sibling’s Perspective on the Americans with Disabilities Act

July 26, 2016

My sister was born – with physical and developmental disabilities – just 45 days before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990. The ADA took effect as we were growing up. The ADA, along with the groundwork laid by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Rehabilitation Act of…

A Lifetime of Sibling Support Continues After Parents Pass Away

July 20, 2016

by Liz Weintraub, Sibling Leadership Network member I have 3 sisters and I am the youngest and I am the only person with a disability. Mom and dad taught us how to be very close. They never wanted us to fight. Sometimes we squabble, like most sisters do, but never on things that are very…

Calling all siblings: we want to hear your voting stories!

May 31, 2016

Election season is upon us, and the Sibling Leadership Network needs your help to spread the word about the importance of the disability vote. We are collecting stories on siblings and voting. If you have supported your brother or sister with a disability to vote, tell us your story about how you supported them to…

Gaining Insight: Amira’s Story – A Video

May 6, 2016

What do self-advocates think about family support? How do their family members best support them, and what we can do to improve family support? The SLN partnered with the Family Support Research and Training Center at University of Illinois at Chicago to ask self-advocates at the 2014 Self Advocates Becoming Empowered Conference how their families…

Lessons Learned from a Sibling with a Disability in the Workforce

April 22, 2016

Erin Coleman, a board member of the SLN’s Colorado Chapter, Sibling Tree, recently shared insight on lessons she learned when her brother entered the workforce in a blog post for the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC). Sibling Tree and Colorado’s DDC have been working together on the publication of the SibsCorner feature. Read Erin’s post – SibsCorner:…

Celebrating National Siblings Day: A Reflection on Being a Sib

Sibling Love and Support, Even at a Distance: Kristina and Kevin’s Story

A Strong Sibling Bond: Amy and Emily’s Story

Sibling Opens Shop to Help People with Disabilities Gain Financial Independence

Gems of Wisdom from a Young Sibling

A Sibling’s Perspective on the Americans with Disabilities Act

A Lifetime of Sibling Support Continues After Parents Pass Away

Calling all siblings: we want to hear your voting stories!

Gaining Insight: Amira’s Story – A Video

Lessons Learned from a Sibling with a Disability in the Workforce

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