SLN News
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Project ENGAGE Info Session on 7/19
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There is an exciting research opportunity for people with disabilities to share their experiences and what they would like to see happen when people with disabilities are asked to participate in health research.…
July 31st Sibposium: Learning How to Share Your Story
Join us for our July Sibposium on July 31st from 7-8pm CT on Zoom! This Sibposium is all about learning how to share your story. As we celebrate Disability Pride…
July is Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month, which is celebrating its 33rd year after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed on July 26, 1990, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities.…
Research Participants Wanted
Research participants wanted! Project ENGAGE, a research study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking adults with intellectual disability to be in a research study and share…
SLN PODCAST #25: Advice & Resources with SLN’s New Executive Director
The June podcast is out now! This month we speak with the SLN’s new Executive Director, Kaitlin McNamara, about her sibling experience, resources she has found helpful and her vision…
May 30th Sibposium: Sibs in the Waiting Room!
Join our May Sibposium, Sibs in the Waiting Room! This free Zoom event will take place on May 30th at 8pm ET/ 7pm CT/ 5pm PT. We will hear from a panel…
SLN PODCAST #24: Sib-in-Laws
New podcast out now! This month, we speak with sib-in-laws Sumithra Murthy and Cory Hartman about their experiences as sib-in-laws and hear their advice for sibs and potential future sib-in-laws.…
May 7-13th is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
This week, let’s take a moment to reflect on the importance of promoting positive mental health in children and its impact on their overall well-being. Let’s work together to create…
May 30th Sibposium: Sibs in the Waiting Room!
Join our May Sibposium, Sibs in the Waiting Room! This free Zoom event will take place on May 30th at 8pm ET/ 7pm CT/ 5pm PT. We will hear from a panel…
April 16-23 is National Volunteer Week!
It’s National Volunteer Week! The Sibling Leadership Network depends on volunteers to help make all our resources and programs successful. We appreciate the volunteers who sit on our board, on…