SLN News
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Pennsylvania Sibling Ambassadors Program: Apply for an Exciting Leadership Opportunity
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Adult sibs of people with disabilities from Pennsylvania won’t want to miss out on the exciting opportunity to take part in the brand new Sibling Ambassadors Program. Apply for the program…
Young Girl’s Sibling with Autism Inspires Her to Create App
Eashana Subramanian, a 12-year-old young girl, created AutBuddy, an app for people with autism. She was inspired by her younger sister, Meghana, who often needs assistance in maintaining her routine. AutBuddy, which…
Gaining Insight: Amira’s Story – A Video
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…
Take Part in a Cutting Edge Sibling Ambassadors Program in Pennsylvania
We’re calling on adult brothers and sisters of people with disabilities from Pennsylvania to be part of a cutting edge new Sibling Ambassadors Program. Learn more about how you can be…
Siblings Meet at 2016 Disability Policy Seminar
On April 12, siblings attending the Disability Policy Seminar met for breakfast to connect and share their stories. Each year, the Disability Policy Seminar brings hundreds of advocates to DC…
Lessons Learned from a Sibling with a Disability in the Workforce
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…
Recruiting for Sibling Ambassadors Program in Pennsylvania
Are you an adult sibling of a person with disabilities who lives in Pennsylvania? Do you want to be part of a cutting edge new Sibling Ambassadors Program? We are…
A Sibling with a Disability Interviews Her Typical Siblings
In a blog post, Tonia, who has cerebral palsy, asked each of four her siblings to share their honest reflections on what it was like growing up with a sister…
Resource on Supported Decision-Making from Autistic Self Advocacy Network
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network released a helpful resource on supported decision-making. The SLN has been part of national efforts to increase the awareness of supported decision-making. We want all…
Sibling Blog Post on Controversial Procedure to Stunt Growth of Children with Severe Disabilities
Nicole Jorwic, the Director of Rights Policy at The Arc of the United States, recently penned a response to a New York Times article that asked, ““Should Parents of Children…