SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
SLN Observes Disability Community Day of Mourning 2022
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Every year on March 1st, the disability community comes together to remember the victims of filicide – people with disabilities killed by their family members. Vigils are held on the…
New Website Launched for Youth Alternatives to Guardianship
The Center on Youth Voice, Youth Choice (CYVYC) has launched a new website! CYVYC is a national youth resource center on alternatives to guardianship. It promotes the use of alternatives…
Weekend Reads: Intersection of Disability and Race
As we head into the weekend, the Sibling Leadership Network is excited to announce a new series: Weekend Reads! What is Weekend Reads? Simply put, each month the SLN will…
SLN PODCAST #9 Long Distance Sibling Caregiving
New SLN Podcast out today! SLN PODCAST #9 Long Distance Sibling Caregiving “Long Distance doesn’t have to be guilt-ridden or a longing for one another” -Pat Carver This month we…
New Report: 2018 Residential Information Systems Project
University of Minnesota (UMN) Institute on Community Integration recently published their FY18 report on The Residential Information Systems Project (RISP). The project is a longitudinal study of long-term supports and…
Join a SLN State Chapter
Did you know that the Sibling Leadership Network has state chapters in 26 states? State chapters provide information, resources, and networking opportunities for adult siblings of individuals with disabilities. All…
February Sibposium: Sibling Caregiver Research
The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is excited to host a monthly virtual peer support for sibling caregivers of people with disabilities…Sibposiums! Sibposiums will provide a chance for adult siblings to…
SLN Member Webinar Series #3: Charting the LifeCourse on Feb 16
Join us on Wednesday, February 16 for the third in our SLN Member Webinar Series: Charting the LifeCourse by Emma Shouse Garton. Webinar Details: Date: Wednesday, February 16 Time:…
Webinar: Safe Visitation Through Boosters
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) and The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care are co-hosting a webinar on COVID-19 boosters to support safe visitation and promote family connections…
Reviewed.com launches new category dedicated to accessibility
At the beginning of January the product testing and recommendation site, Reviewed announced the launch of a new category focused on providing in-depth product insights for adaptive products, assistive technology,…