SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
July is Disability Pride Month
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July is Disability Pride Month, which is celebrating its 33rd year after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was passed on July 26, 1990, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities.…
Research Participants Wanted
Research participants wanted! Project ENGAGE, a research study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking adults with intellectual disability to be in a research study and share…
SLN PODCAST #25: Advice & Resources with SLN’s New Executive Director
The June podcast is out now! This month we speak with the SLN’s new Executive Director, Kaitlin McNamara, about her sibling experience, resources she has found helpful and her vision…
May 30th Sibposium: Sibs in the Waiting Room!
Join our May Sibposium, Sibs in the Waiting Room! This free Zoom event will take place on May 30th at 8pm ET/ 7pm CT/ 5pm PT. We will hear from a panel…
SLN PODCAST #24: Sib-in-Laws
New podcast out now! This month, we speak with sib-in-laws Sumithra Murthy and Cory Hartman about their experiences as sib-in-laws and hear their advice for sibs and potential future sib-in-laws.…
May 7-13th is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week
This week, let’s take a moment to reflect on the importance of promoting positive mental health in children and its impact on their overall well-being. Let’s work together to create…
May 30th Sibposium: Sibs in the Waiting Room!
Join our May Sibposium, Sibs in the Waiting Room! This free Zoom event will take place on May 30th at 8pm ET/ 7pm CT/ 5pm PT. We will hear from a panel…
April 16-23 is National Volunteer Week!
It’s National Volunteer Week! The Sibling Leadership Network depends on volunteers to help make all our resources and programs successful. We appreciate the volunteers who sit on our board, on…
April 10th is National Siblings Day!
April 10th is National Siblings Day! Join us as we celebrate the important and unique role that siblings of individuals with disabilities have. On this day, we acknowledge the sibling…
Thank You, Amy!
Today, April 6th, the Sibling Leadership Network says goodbye to Amy Halm. Amy joined SLN in 2016 as Project Manager and then served as the Associate Director before taking over…