SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
AUCD Information and Action Alert on Health Care Reform
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Health Care Reform Information and Action Steps AUCD believes that the goal of health insurance reform should be to assure that all Americans, including people with disabilities and chronic conditions,…
SLN-Related on 8/21/2009: Article- Life is tough when sibling has disability
Please read- the SLN is mentioned and SLN members are quoted. Nicely done! -John http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/Life_is_tough_when_sibling_has_disability.html Life is tough when sibling has disability Recommend 2 By Elizabeth Allen – Express-News Even…
The Riot! Presents: Healthy Relationships Teleconference Series
I'm forwarding this because this seems to be a topic that many siblings areinterested in concerning their siblings with disabilities. -John Please join us in a National Conversation on Healthy…
SLN-Policy Advocacy workgroup meeting SAVE THE DATE: Friday, Sept 11th @ 3:00pm EST
Good afternoon everyone- Please mark it in your calendars. We’d like to send a save the date to the Policy and Advocacy workgroup for a September convening. The phone conference…
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
Hello, dear friends, Like you, I heard about the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver. She embodiedthe passion seen in so many siblings, and her passion improved the lives ofmillions of…
Welcome to the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) and update
Apologies for the cross-posting and please forward widely to anyone youthink may be interested… Best,-John— To: The Sibling Leadership Network Welcome to all the people who are new to the…
AUCD Legislative News In Brief 8.3.09
AUCD Legislative News In Brief August 3, 2009 Vol. IX, Issue 33 Congressional Schedule The House has begun its month-long August recess; the Senate will recess at the end…
Disability related events in July
Hi sibs…here are some events that you might like to meet up with others at and/or bring your sibling to. If you are planning on attending any of these events…
Arc Update and A Disgraceful Budget
June 26, 2009 Leaders in The Arc: Yesterday late afternoon I was able to attend a solemn vigil at Seguin Services in Cicero . About 100 advocates gathered to pray…
SLN Policy Advocacy-Related on 6/23/2009: IL Update: Arc and S.O.S. Save Our Services
There had been a flurry of emails going on the budget cuts in IL.These have very real implications and we should watch this closely.There are sibs on this list who…