SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
HHS NEWS: Affordable Care Act Supports States in Strengthening Community Living
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Contact: HHS Press Office: (202) 690-6343 Nationally, $4.3 Billion in New Funds Announced to Help Establish and Expand Community-based Alternatives to Institutional Long Term…
Testimony Submitted to Administration on Developmental Disabilities – Don Meyer
Below is the online testimony I gave to the Administration on Developmental Disabilities. I think YOU should add your testimony too. Why? With looming budget cuts, services for adults with…
Sibling Day at the YAI Conference – May 5th 2011, New York, NY
Sibling Day at the YAI Conference May 5, 2011 Don’t miss an entire day of sessions devoted to important topics for siblings of people with developmental disabilities: Wills, Trusts and…
Sibling to Sibling: Feelings of Guilt
From Kate- “When I was a small child, I went everywhere with my mother. Mostly we went grocery shopping. That’s what we told my dad: “going shopping.” Really we went…
Sibling Leadership Network Testimony for Administration on Developmental Disabilities
On behalf of the national Sibling Leadership Network (SLN), I wish to share with ADD some information about the growing importance of siblings of people with disabilities. Siblings often play…
Sibling to Sibling: Working with Direct Supports Professionals
From our friend Kate- “Background: In our case, David is not personally responsible for hiring his own direct support staff. We work with a provider. The provider hires the staff,…
Save the Date- Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters Conference
Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS) Conference Friday, April 8-Saturday, April 9, 2011 For adult siblings, siblings-in-law, and professionals interested in sibling issues. Check back for more details. For more…
Testimony Submitted to Administration on Developmental Disabilities – John Kramer
I am writing as a family member, as a member of the National Sibling Leadership Network (SLN), as a committed professional in the field of disability. I am a brother…
Testimony Submitted to Administration on Developmental Disabilities – Shea Tanis
From our very own Shea Tanis- I am here today speaking as both a family member and as a member of the National Sibling Leadership Network. The SLN is an…
Sibling to “Newly Minted Siblings”
From Kate- There are a number of guides for “new parents” – parents of children diagnosed with developmental disabilities. They inspired me to share a few thoughts to those who…