SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Pandemic means Americans with Disabilities Aren’t Getting the Services They Need
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Watch this special look by PBS News Hour into what this pandemic has meant for many Americans with disabilities and their families. How are you and your family members dealing?…
Strengthening Families by Involving Siblings in Autism Treatment
Read this excellent article by Ashawire’s Bridget Murray Law that focuses on the benefits of sibling inclusion in intervention and Autism Spectrum Disorder therapy. “Families need comprehensive early intervention that…
Growing Up Alongside a Sibling With a Disability
Check out this great article in The New York Times featuring Director of the Sibling Support Project and SLN Board member, Emily Holl and former SLN Board Member, Meghan Burke! Find out more about sibling needs and…
Impact Feature Issue on Siblings of People with Intellectual, Developmental and Other Disabilities
The new issue of Impact is dedicated to siblings of people with disabilities! You will find great articles written by many of our own amazing SLN siblings! Check it out…
Resource Spotlight: Health Passport
The Florida Center for Inclusive Communities offers a helpful, free resource called “My Health Passport,” which people with disabilities can fill out with assistance if needed and then share with…
Florida Sibling Alliance’s leader, Sylvia Collazo, shares her observations during Autism Awareness Month
Meet my “why”. My big sister, Barby, is one of my most favorite people in the world. She laughs easily and loves deeply. She delights in fun company and enjoys…
Be counted in the census!
Here’s a gentle reminder to complete the census. Why? As you know the census takes place every 10 years in the United States and data is collected from the census…
AUCD is offering a series of webinars for Autism Awareness Month
The Association of University Centers on Disabilities will be hosting a dynamic series of webinars in observance of Autism Awareness Month this April. The series will cover a range of…
SLN Advocates for Equal Medical Access for People with Disabilities with COVID-19
The Sibling Leadership Network is growing concerned that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities may not receive equal medical treatment related to the coronavirus. We, along with other organizations, have…
AUCD is collecting stories on the impact of covid-19
The world has dramatically shifted over the past few months and we will continue to experience the effects of the novel coronavirus in the coming months. And hearing your voice…