SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Upcoming Webinar on Supporting Families
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The Roles of UCEDDs/LENDs in Advancing Thinking Practice and Policies that Support Families A Webinar from AUCD’s Special Interest Group on Family Support Wednesday, September 10, 2014, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM…
Register Now for Ohio SIBS Conference!
Ohio SIBS, the Ohio state chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network, is holding their 14th Annual Ohio Adult Sibling Conference, scheduled for November 7-8, 2014 at the Columbus Airport Marriott Hotel.…
“SABE” the Date! SABE’s Conference is coming up in October!
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) is a national self-advocacy organization for people with developmental disabilities in the United States. Founded in 1990, SABE has been working hard for the full…
Two new sibling chapters join the SLN
Introducing… Two new sibling chapters of the SLN! The SLN is proud to announce that New Jersey and Colorado have formed new sibling chapters of the SLN. Supportive Initiatives for…
Celebrate 24 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Celebrate 24 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act July 26 marks the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act! The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is excited to join…
SLN Seeks Members for Conference Planning Committee!
The SLN is looking for creative and energized individuals who would like to help shape the next SLN National Conference. The conference will be held from May 30-31, 2015 in…
Save the Date for the 2015 National SLN Conference
National Sibling Leadership Network Conference May 30 & 31, 2015 Louisville, KY To make sure you receive updates about the National SLN Conference, sign up for the SLN list here.…
The Riot! Celebrates 10 Years!
The Riot! celebrates 10 years of newsletters about self-advocacy, by self-advocates! They’ve compiled three “Best of” issues available for download here!
FCC to Host Free Event on Making Social Media Accessible for People with Disabilities
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Accessibility and Innovation Initiative is hosting an event called ”Accessing Social Media” on July 17, 2014 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the FCC Headquarters in Washington, DC. The event is free and open to the…
Connecting From a Distance: The Challenges of Being a Sib While at College
From Alexandra Grinfeld, a college-age sib:Â Every time I Skype my younger brother Danny, he asks me where I am. When I say to him that he already knows, he…