SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Support the Vote – Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th!
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The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is committed to supporting our brothers and sisters with disabilities’ right to vote. We have gathered resources to help siblings support voter education and turnout…
Today is the 50th Anniversary of the DD Act!
The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights, also known as the DD Act. This important piece of legislation was…
Support the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities!
The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) supports the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The CRPD is a non-discrimination treaty seeking to achieve the same…
Older Americans Act Re-authorization 2013-Take Action!
Did you know that “future planning” was removed from the current bill on the re-authorization of the Older Americans Act? Contact your Congress person and share how you feel about this…
SLN Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
The Sibling Leadership Network celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness month this October. We acknowledge the importance of employment for all people, especially those that have been historically denied the right to work.…
SLN Seeks Volunteer…
SLN Communications Technology Volunteer Position Description The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) seeks a Communications Technology volunteer to assist with technical aspects of our communications. Our communications hub is our WordPress…
Upcoming Webinar: The Affordable Care Act: Sorting it All out for Sibs
Wondering what the ACA means for your sibling and your family? Â The Sibling Leadership Network brings you a webinar focused on what siblings need to know. Open enrollment in the…
SLN Endorses The Declaration of the Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information Access!
People with cognitive disabilities have an equal right to technology and information access. A coalition of disability organizations and individuals asserted this right in a formal declaration, announced at the…
Affordable Care Act: Information for You and Your Families
What does the Affordable Care Act (ACA) mean for you and your siblings? What are insurance exchanges and how do they work? The Sibling Leadership Network wants to help you…
Webinar on How to Develop an Effective Financial Literacy Program for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Please register for How to Develop an Effective Financial Literacy Program for Persons with Developmental Disabilities on Sep 26, 2013 2:00 PM EDT at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5684747047999006721 Financial education fosters financial stability for individuals, families,…