SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Kindness Toward Disabled People Is More Complicated Than You Think
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As siblings, most of us have witnessed a wide range of reactions to & interactions with our siblings with disabilities by people who may not be familiar with how to…
Looking for Committee Members for 2021 SLN National Conference Committee!
Our 2021 Sibling Leadership Network National Conference will occur on June 19 and 20, 2021 in Jacksonville, FL. This Conference will also offer a new online option. This is an…
Sproutflix – Films Featuring People with Developmental Disabilities
Sproutflix has released part of its catalog for FREE! Sign up and get free streaming videos featuring stories of people with developmental disabilities and their siblings! “Sproutflix hosts the largest…
Starting the Conversation: Future Planning and Siblings of People with IDD
SLN’s Exectutive Director Katie Arnold & SLN Member Tamar Heller lay out an amazing, in-depth overview of what Future Planning is and where siblings can get started. Even if you’ve…
Siblings: In Different Boats, Weathering the Same Storm Together
Lindsay Hyland, SLN Chapter Rep from SibsNY shares her sibling story and talks about the importance of sibling connections and resources. Check it out! Thank you Lindsay! Lindsay and her…
How Autism Shapes Sibling Relationships
If you haven’t already seen this article, we highly recommend it! How autism shapes sibling relationships is the story of one very dedicated sibling and a closer look at how a…
Mental Health Crossroads Podcast Interview with SLN’s Emma Shouse Garton
A wonderful podcast by Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center, led by sibling Jeff Sheen interviewing Emma Shouse Garton, who is the SLN Co-Chair of Chapter Development and Leader of Tennessee…
Too Many Losses
SLN Illinois Chapter Representative, Nora Fox Handler tells Impact her moving story of loss and how it empowers her work to improve grief resources and encourage other sibs to plan…
Debunking the Myths of Supported Decision-Making and Guardianship Webinar
Webinar alert! Debunking the Myths of Supported Decision-Making and Guardianship A webinar by The Arc Tuesday, September 8 at 2:00 p.m. ET People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) have…
#WithNotFor: The Importance of Inclusivity in Research
Olivia Najdovski with the Samuel Centre for Social Connectedness and Special Olympics athlete and Board Member, Ben Haack, tell us about the importance of inclusion in research. This article introduces…