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News: Autistic boy’s older brother designs iPad app that builds language skills

An autistic boyā€™s older brother created a new app for the iPad that helps promote functional and social skills. Jonathan Izak designedĀ AutisMateĀ so that users can add their own videos, pictures and voice recordings to create visual scenes, according to a news release. Jonathanā€™s brother, Oriel, 10, is autistic and struggles with verbal communication. ā€œThe design…
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Media: TED Talk – The Sibling Bond

“Our parents leave us too early, our spouses and children come along too late. Our siblings are the only ones who are with us for the entire ride…” Listen to this great talk about siblings by Jeffrey Kluger. The Sibling Bond
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Announcement: Sibling Leadership Network Partners with The Arc

The Arc Announces Major Initiatives for Siblings of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities For Immediate Release Contact: Kristen McKiernan December 15, 2011 202-534-3712 The Arc Announces Major Initiatives for Siblings of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Washington, DC ā€“ The Arc of the United States is building on the foundation of the organization,…
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How Our Siblings Shape Us

How our relationships with our siblings fundamentally shape the people we become.Ā If youā€™ve got brothers and sisters, you know itā€™s true: only siblings are partners for life. Parents go early. Children come late, when weā€™re already stamped and made. Siblings are there from the get go.Ā Brothers and sisters who challenge, protect, torment, defend. Who listen,…
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Siblings are special too at Easter Seals

Family services can help families who have children with special needs stay together, and Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region will be able to continue to provide those services thanks to a $22,788 grant given by the Amicus Foundation. The grant will fund continued support services for parents and siblings of children with…
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Commending The Arc of the U.S. for Considering Sibling Needs

As a proud partner of The Arc of the United States, the national Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) commends The Arc for its recent survey and report which raise awareness of the needs of aging individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their caregivers.Ā  We are especially appreciative of The Arcā€™s recognition of the increasingly…
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A day to appreciate a difference

Kristen Franks loves her sister Jacqueline. She loves her wit and her compassion and her work ethic and her tenacity. She loves that Jacqueline has a job where she is valued and appreciated, and that the people she works with respect and admire her. Kristenā€™s love for Jacqueline is full of quiet pride. See all…
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Katie Keiling Arnold Receives Chicago Young Nonprofit Professional of the Year Award

This award recognizes a young nonprofit professional who has made an outstanding contribution to the Chicago nonprofit sector through exemplary leadership and dedication. Read it here… Please join me in congratulating Katie. A honor well deserved due to her tremendous dedication and hard work. We are certainly fortunate to have had the pleasure to work…
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