SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Young Siblings of Individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities: Common Experiences
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SLN Founder, Don Meyer and Sibling Support Project Executive Director & SLN Board Member Emily Holl write about key points in the sibling experience and offer pointers on supporting siblings…
Free Decision-Making Resources for Download
Check out these great downloadable resources from The Arc’s Center for Future Planning! “People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) must make many daily and major life decisions, just like…
EVENT REMINDER: Siblings With a Mission & SLN Team Up to Present Planning for the Future on 10/24
Don’t miss this upcoming event! We are partnering with Siblings with a Mission on their Fall Virtual Event; Planning for the Future. SLN Board member, Nora Handler, is their keynote…
Teens Who Have Siblings with IDD: Six Things Parents Should Know
One of our founding members, John Kramer, writes about key understandings of the sibling relationship in Impact in Teens Who Have Siblings with IDD: Six Things Parents Should Know. “Sibling…
Advocacy Power Hour for Self-Advocates and Siblings
As part of The Arc’s Virtual Convention, they are having this event for self-advocates & siblings! Will you be attending? “Join us on Tuesday, October 27 at 5:00 p.m. ET—bring…
Our Vote Counts Documentary + More Voting Resources
Check out these great new voting videos and resources! OUR VOTE COUNTS DOCUMENTARY Our Vote Counts is half-hour documentary about key disability issues that need exposure before the 2020 election.…
Upcoming AAIDD Webinars
Check out these upcoming webinars featuring speakers from the SLN 2019 Conference, Tina Capanella (Supporting Decision-Making: Assisting People to Make Better Decisions) and Shruti Tekwani (What We’ve Lost and How…
Reducing Family Conflict: How to Work Together as Parents Age
For most of us Future Planning with our sibs means Future Planning for our parents too! Check out this upcoming webinar, Reducing Family Conflict: How to Work Together as Parents…
Join the SLN Board of Directors!
We invite you to become a leader on the SLN Board of Directors. Our SLN Board is comprised of a dedicated group of volunteers from across the country. We welcome…
Empower Possibilities’ Employ to Empower Guide
Empower Possibilities has released their Employ to Empower Guide to support job-seekers with disabilities as they discover the world of employment. “Employ to Empower is created to enhance possibilities for…