SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Webinar on June 21 – Future Planning for People with Dual Diagnoses of I/DD and Mental Health Needs: Strategies and Challenges
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Future Planning for People with Dual Diagnoses of I/DD and Mental Health Needs: Strategies and Challenges June 21, 2016 2:00 – 3:00pm EST “Creating a future plan – a guide…
Looking for Siblings to Help Start the Texas Sibling Leadership Network (TXSLN)
By Sib: Lauren Yeldell “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” Wayne Dyer I am a Sib, daughter, wife, mom, social worker,…
Tips for Future Planning for Siblings in English and Spanish
The Arc of the United States’ Center for Future Planning developed a tip sheet for siblings of people with disabilities. Recently, the tip sheet was also released in Spanish. Use…
Calling all siblings: we want to hear your voting stories!
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…
ADA Live! Radio Show on Supported Decision-Making
Listen in to this episode of the ADA Live!, “Supported Decision-Making: Continuing the Conversation for information on “how Supported Decision-Making can help people with disabilities make their own decisions and direct…
Sibling Resource Spotlight: SibNet
If you’re a sibling who’s interested in connecting with other siblings of people with disabilities, SibNet is the place to go! Founder and lead administrator Don Meyer shares: “SibNet is…
Article Highlights Sibling Support in Washington and the SLN
An article in the Herald of Everett, Washington featured Kendall Appell, recently hired by The Arc of Snohomish County as coordinator of its new Adult Sibling Support program. As part of her…
Just One Week Left to Apply for the Sibling Ambassadors Program in Pennsylvania
Calling all adult siblings of people with disabilities in Pennsylvania: there’s just one more week to apply for the opportunity to take part in the brand new Sibling Ambassadors Program. Submit…
Webinar on May 24 – National Disability Voter Registration Organizing and Training Webinar
The REV UP Campaign is a national campaign led by the American Association of People with Disabilities that is focused making the disability vote count. The webinar they will be…
Webinar on May 25 – TimeBanking for Respite: An Innovative and Socially Just Approach to Supporting Family Caregivers
TimeBanking for Respite: Â An Innovative and Socially Just Approach to Supporting Family Caregivers May 25, 2016 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM EDT “This webinar will provide the historical backdrop and…