SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Upcoming Chapter and National Events!
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There are lots of great events happening this fall within state chapters and at the national level! Here are some of the highlights: DC Sibs is holding a Sibs in…
Event: Sibshop training in MA
The JF&CS Yesodot Family Support program in collaboration with the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network presents: Sibshops with Don Meyer Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JF&CS), Waltham, MA Thursday, April 4,…
National SLN Conference Save the Date
Save the Date for the National Sibling Leadership Network Conference on June 6th in Pittsburgh, PA Join us for an opportunity to connect with other siblings and people who care…
SLN E-Newsletter: Conference and New Board Members!
Attention Siblings, Self-Advocates, Families and Professionals: Save the date for the National Sibling Leadership Network conference on June 6 in Pittsburg, PA! Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with other…
2013 Disability Policy Seminar Registration is Open!
April 15-17, 2013 Washington, D.C. http://www.disabilitypolicyseminar.org We hope that SLN members can attend this exciting opportunity to learn about policy while we share the unique roles that siblings play in…
Media: Autism’s Invisible Victims: The Siblings
What do you all think about this? It strikes me as a pretty negative assessment? Do you think this type of interpretation is helpful? What would be a better way…
Research: Sibling Caregivers Find Responsibilities A Struggle
From Disability Scoop- About half of adult siblings of those with developmental disabilities either are or plan to be the primary caregiver for their brother or sister, but many are…
UPDATE – Research: Easter Seals Study Announcement
(Chicago, December 5, 2012) — Today, Easter Seals released its Siblings Study to call attention to the experiences of siblings as caregivers as well as the services and supports families…
Research: Easter Seals Sibling Study
Hi everyone- Some of you might remember that the SLN participated in/supported this research study coming from Easter Seals. Hopefully you will find it interesting. Here’s the link- Easter Seals…