SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Resource Spotlight: State Protection & Advocacy Systems
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Protection and Advocacy Systems (P&As) work at the state level to protect individuals with disabilities by empowering them and advocating on their behalf. There are 57 P&As in the United…
Resource Spotlight: Self Advocates Becoming Empowered
Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE) is a United States-based self-advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities are treated as equals and that they are given the same decisions,…
University of North Colorado Research Survey for Sibling Educators
CALLING ALL SIBLING EDUCATORS Are you an educator or an education professional who has a sibling with a disability? A researcher wants to hear about your motivation for entering or…
Adult Sib2Sib Mentoring Program Launches in Texas and Illinois
We’re excited to announce the launch of our first mentoring program for adult siblings of people with disabilities in Texas and Illinois. Our mentors will provide an informational and emotional…
Sister Shares How Her Brother with Autism Shaped Her Perspective
Ali Gentry reflects: “Being Mark’s sister has sparked my passion for advocating for community integration for people with intellectual disabilities.” She is now an advocate for community-based services, which “are…
Nikki Donnelly Becomes the Board Chair of The SLN
Dear SLN Members and Supporters, Greetings and wishes for a happy new year to you and your families! I am honored to be assuming the role of Board Chair this…
Ariam Alula Joins the SLN as its New Communications Consultant
I’m excited to welcome Ariam Alula as the SLN’s new Communications Consultant! We had a strong interest in this role and Ariam stood out as someone with the technical knowledge…
Resource Spotlight: Future Planning Tool
The new year ahead is a perfect time to think about future planning. The Build Your Plan ® tool from The Arc’s Center for Future Planning helps people with intellectual…
SLN Board Member Zach Rossetti Delivers Keynotes on Family Advocacy and Inclusive Education
Photo of Zach and Todd, who was best man at Zach’s wedding in 2010. SLN Board Member Zach Rossetti, an Associate Professor of Special Education at Boston University’s Wheelock College…
WNBA Star Elena Delle Donne Shares Her Love for Her Sister
In a report for HBO titled “Love & Basketball,” basketball player Elena Delle Donne shared the story of her bond with her sister, Lizzie. Click here to read and watch…