SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
National Volunteer Week 2021
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It’s National Volunteer Week! On National Volunteer Week, The Sibling Leadership Network acknowledges the dedication of our Board of Directors and many state Chapter leaders. We are so grateful for…
Includenyc Online Panel Grows Community for Siblings of People With Disabilities
Make sure to watch the below video of this fantastic sibs symposium hosted by INCLUDEnyc! And check out the press release here. “INCLUDEnyc hosted a symposium featuring siblings of people…
2021 SLN Conference Sneak Peek
Check out this video for an inside look at our virtual conference on June 18 & 19! Hear from our keynote speaker, Lisa Matthews and our Board of Directors Chair,…
Supporting Siblings During COVID-19 Pandemic Archived Webinar
Check out this archived webinar from April 13th, 2021 that was jointly hosted by AAIDD and the Sibling Leadership Network! In this webinar, we describe the findings of two studies…
The SLN Equity and Inclusion Scholarship Fund Now Accepting Applications
The 2021 National Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) Conference is a unique virtual opportunity for adult siblings of people with disabilities and people who care about supporting siblings to learn, obtain…
April is Stress Awareness Month
Hello sibs! It’s Stress Awareness Month, what do you do to manage stress? Share your stress-busting strategies with everyone in the comments and help spread the calm this month! Here…
Strength Through Connection This June!
We are so excited about our 2021 National Sibling Leadership Network Conference! This entirely virtual conference is on June 18 and 19, 2021 with post-conference sessions offered on June 22,…
SLN 2021 Conference Registration Now Open!
We are excited to invite you to the 2021 National SLN Conference! This entirely virtual conference is on June 18 and 19, 2021 with post-conference sessions offered on June 22,…
People With IDD Can Get COVID-19 Vaccination Help From New Website
Check out this article about what the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities is doing to help individuals with disabilities get their vaccines in People With IDD Can Get…
From Our Vice Chair on National Siblings Day 2021
As a sibling to an adult with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), I have been advocating and helping support and care for my brother, Jay, for more than 20 years.…