SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Policy Update: The Arc and AUCD on the Ryan Budget
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This is a very important issue to people with disabilities and their families. -John The Arc- “It is deeply troubling that, in the name of deficit reduction, there is absolutely…
Request: Share your story
From Autism NOW. -J We hope all of you are doing well! We wanted to share with you information about an upcoming opportunity with Autism NOW. Â As you know, Autism…
Webinar: Involving Siblings in the Transition Process for Young Adults with Disabilities
Please join us for this excellent webinar hosted by Autism Now and the SLN. We hope to see all of you there on this important topic. -John Involving Siblings in…
EVENT: Sibs Day at YAI in New York, May 3 2012
Don Meyer to present at Sibling Day at the YAI Conference in NYC, May 3 Don Meyer, Director of the Sibling Support Project, will present at the YAI International Conference…
Media: TED Talk – The Sibling Bond
“Our parents leave us too early, our spouses and children come along too late. Our siblings are the only ones who are with us for the entire ride…” Listen to…
FILM: Jenks student Danial Gebreili’s documentary wins award
JENKS – When Jenks High School senior Danial Gebreili moved to Oklahoma from Iran six years ago, he knew no English. Now, he speaks the language – without a trace…
Film: “Raising Renee” to air on HBO2
When:Â on Wednesday, Feb 22 at 8PM Painter Beverly McIver was enjoying a skyrocketing career when she promised her mother, Ethel, that she would take care of her sister, Renee, an…
Study: Many Adults With Disabilities Do Nothing All Day
A significant number of adults with developmental disabilities have no regular, daily activities, a situation that’s symptomatic of larger problems, new research indicates. The finding comes from a survey of…
EVENT: Salute to Siblings Celebration
For sibs in Pennsylvania- you might find this interesting. -John You and your siblings are invited to come celebrate the SPECIAL BOND YOU SHARE! Join us at Generations, 9 State…
EVENT: 4th Annual TABS Conference
Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS) Conference Friday, April 20-Saturday, April 21, 2012 This conference will empower and educate adult siblings who have a brother or a sister with a…