SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Upcoming Massachusetts Sibling Support Network Event for Providers!
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The Massachusetts Sibling Support Network and The Arc of Massachusetts Present a  Provider Networking Breakfast: Best Practices for Supporting Siblings of People with Disabilities Come for resources, research and more! In…
College age sibs! Don’t miss out on this great conference!
Sibs’ Journey: Summer Conference is coming up fast! We hope you can join us for this unique conference for young-adult siblings of individuals with disabilities! When: June 20-22, 2014 Where:…
New SLN Chapters!
Please join the Sibling Leadership Network in welcoming two new state chapters! California and Minnesota have officially entered the established list of SLN chapters joining several existing state entities. The…
SLN seeking Communication Committee Chair and Members!
Looking for a way to get involved in the work of the SLN? We are currently seeking a Communications Committee Chair as well as additional members of this committee. The…
The Importance of Support to Siblings of People with Mental Illness
Written by Nora Handler, SLN Board member and one of the founding members of Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (SIBS). When the Sibling Leadership Network was forming, there was discussion about…
Upcoming Sib Conference for College-age siblings!
Check out this conference for college-age siblings hosted by SibJourney. The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) will be well represented at the conference: Katie Arnold, SLN’s Executive Director, as well as…
The Arc’s Entrepeneur Alley
Each year at The Arc’s national Convention, there is a showcase for self-advocate entrepreneurs to showcase their small business enterprises. The Arc is now booking slots for New Orleans in 2014. Entrepreneur Alley is a unique…
Upcoming AAIDD Annual Conference!
The American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD) has been a strong supporter of the SLN. The SLN continues to grow and partner with leading national organizations in the…
Highlights from the 6th Annual TABS Conference
On April 4-5, TABS (TN Adult Brothers and Sisters of people with disabilities) held our 6th annual statewide conference in Nashville. Siblings of brothers and sisters with disabilities, as well…
April is Autism Awareness Month!
The SLN celebrates April as Autism Awareness Month by sharing some great resources. Autism NOW: National Autism Resource & Information Center is an initiative of The Arc.  There is a…