SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Upcoming Webinar: The Fine Art of Balancing Protection with Self Determination
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The Fine Art of Balancing Protection with Self Determination Tuesday, September 22, 2015 2:00-3:30PM EST “Research shows that empowering individuals to actively participate in personal decision making improves life outcomes…
SLN in Solidarity with People with Disabilities for Suicide Prevention Month
The Sibling Leadership Network has signed on to a Statement of Solidarity in Observance of Suicide Prevention Month Affirming the Importance to People with Disabilities of Access to Services, Real Choices, and Self-Determination.…
Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities and Their Families
September is National Preparedness Month, and the SLN believes it’s important to be ready in case of an emergency. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is doing important work surrounding…
Upcoming Webinar – Supported Decision-Making: What Is It and What Do You Need to Know to Get Started?
Supported Decision-Making: What is It and What Do You Need To Know to Get Started? Thursday, September 10, 2015 2:00-3:00PM EST “We all make decisions every day. People with intellectual…
Call for Volunteers! – SLN Strategic Planning
The SLN Board met on May 31, 2015, and identified 2-year goals to help us move toward our 10th Anniversary (2017). We identified 5 Areas of Focus and we’re looking…
Siblings and Self-Advocates in Pennsylvania: Participate in a Focus Group
Are you a sibling or self-advocate living in Pennsylvania? If so, we’re calling on you to participate in a focus group to share your experiences! Date:Â Wednesday September 9, 2015 Time:…
Don Meyer to Keynote MDSibs 2015
Don Meyer of the Sibling Support Project will keynote MDSibs 2015: Connecting Siblings of People with Developmental Disabilities on October 17, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Early Bird Deadline is August…
Upcoming Webinar – Family Support Research: What You Told Us to Study and What we are Learning about Siblings
Family Support Research: What You Told Us to Study and What we are Learning about Siblings Tuesday, September 1, 2015 3:30 pm―4:30 pm Eastern Time Families supporting children and adults with a…
Upcoming Webinar: Reframing the Conversation at All Levels: Tools for Change
INNOVATIONS IN SUPPORTING FAMILIES COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE FRAMEWORK FOR SYSTEMS CHANGE WEBINAR SERIES Reframing the Conversation at All Levels: Tools for Change August 27, 2015 2PM Eastern / 1PM Central /…
Calling Self-Advocates: Join The Arc’s Entrepreneur Alley at the National Convention
The Arc is looking for self-advocate entrepreneurs to join Entrepreneur Alley at The Arc’s 2015 National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana on October 3rd – 5th. We offer spaces to self-advocates…