SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
A Sibling’s Perspective on the Americans with Disabilities Act
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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…
Must-Read Washington Post Article on Supporting Brother with a Disability to Vote
A recent article in the the Washington Post shares a poignant story about disability and voting. Wendy Button, a former speechwriter for John Edwards and Hillary Clinton, wrote about the powerful…
Announcing the First-Ever Sibling Summit in Wisconsin
When:Â Saturday September 17, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM CDT Where:Â American Family World Headquarters 6000 American Parkway Madison, WI 53783 “Plan to attend this first-ever Sibling Summit hosted by…
A Lifetime of Sibling Support Continues After Parents Pass Away
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…
Sibling Resource Spotlight: Quality Mall
Quality Mall is a place where you can find a wealth of free information about person-centered supports for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The Sibling Leadership Network proudly manages the Sibling section of…
Disability Voting Resource: Rooted in Rights Video on Voting With an Assistant
Rooted in Rights is an organization that produces videos and social media campaigns exclusively on disability rights issues. A key issue the organization focuses on is accessibility, especially as it…
Disability Voting Resource: NCIL Get-Out-the-Vote-Manual
Developed by the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Voting Rights Subcommittee, the Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) Manual provides key information, tools, and resources that can be used to organize a GOTV campaign within your…
Disability Voting Resource: #CripTheVote
#CripTheVote is an initiative founded by Alice Wong, Gregg Beratan, and Andrew Pulrang. It is described by its founders as “a nonpartisan campaign to engage both voters and politicians in…
Disability Voting Resource: The RespectAbility Report
Searching for information about disability and the 2016 election? Check out The RespectAbility Report, a nonpartisan resource with the latest news and analyses relevant to people with disabilities and voting.
July 11-15 is National Disability Voter Registration Week
This week, the Sibling Leadership Network is joining disability organizations and advocates around the United States in honoring National Disability Voter Registration Week. Coordinated by the REV UP Campaign, the…