SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
November is National Family Caregivers Month!
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The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) acknowledges all the family caregivers for the important role they play. Siblings of people with disabilities often have caregiving roles throughout their lives. Also, many…
SLN 2014 Annual Accomplishments
Siblings at the Disability Policy Seminar, at which the SLN was a promotional partner This year, the SLN has been able to carry out its mission in a number of…
Tennessee Future Planning Event Rescheduled for December 6
In a previous post we advertised a TABS event to be held in October, but this event has been rescheduled for December 6. See below for more info! Through…
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month!
The SLN supports opportunities for employment for everyone, including our brothers and sisters with disabilities. John Kramer, a member of the SLN, created a series of short videos to help…
Support the Vote!
Election Day is coming soon! How can you support your sibling with a disability to vote? The SLN has collected resources on voting and created a Voting Center  on our…
Announcing SLN Executive Committee Elections!
Dear Sibling Leadership Network Membership, It is time for our SLN Executive Committee Elections! This year we are accepting nominations for the following positions: SLN Vice-Chair and SLN Treasurer. Descriptions…
Position Open: Special Projects Coordinator to focus on Sibling Support
The Maryland Developmental Disability Council is hiring for a new contractual position, Special Projects Coordinator to focus on Sibling Support. Application Deadline: November 14, 2014 The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council is…
Webinar on Person Centered Practices: Engaging Everyone to Support a Life of Citizenship
An exciting webinar is coming up on “Person Centered Practices: Engaging Everyone to Support a Life of Citizenship,” co-sponsored by American Network of Community Options and Resources  (ANCOR) and the SLN!…
Siblings and Service Providers: Allies Together
The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is working with American Network of Community Options and Resources  (ANCOR) to share the sibling perspective with service providers in their network. ANCOR is a…
Free Webinars on Supported Employment
http://www.fcs.uga.edu/events/event/supported-employment-webinar-free The Institute on Human Development and Disability (IHDD) at the University of Georgia is hosting a series of free webinars regarding supported employment.  Space is limited so register today! These interactive…