SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Resource Spotlight: Webinar – How to Become Engaged in Grassroots Advocacy
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In this webinar, the National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) and the Autism Society of America come together to discuss the basics of advocacy, why it is important to become engaged,…
Sib Tips to Enjoy the Holidays With Your Family
The holidays can be full of joy as well as stress. Siblings of people with disabilities can play a role in helping their brothers and sisters enjoy the holidays. Click…
Sibs Develop Caregiver and Client Match App
Twins Melissa Danielsen and Melanie Fountaine were inspired by their older brother, who had developmental disabilities, to launch an app to match clients with disabilities with caregivers. Click here to…
2019 Holiday Reflection from SLN Executive Director Katie Arnold
Katie and her siblings Dear Siblings and Sibling Supporters, I care deeply about the Sibling Leadership Network. I am passionate about the mission of the organization which supports siblings of…
Support Entrepreneurs with Disabilities this Holiday Season!
Sibling Leadership Network’s Digital Communications Manager, Emily Ladau, recently collaborated with the Chicagoland Entrepreneurship Education for People with Disabilities (CEED) project to develop the sixth annual Disability Holiday Gift Guide…
SLN Member Works With Students to Develop Accessibility Website
Meghan Burke, a Sibling Leadership Network member and previous Board member, has been working with her students at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to create Access Urbana-Champaign, a website “to help…
Upcoming Webinar – Finding the Balance: Person-Centered Supports that Honor Safety and Dignity of Risk
Finding the Balance: Person-Centered Supports that Honor Safety and Dignity of Risk December 17, 2019, 2:30-4 PM, EST The National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems is hosting this…
The Sibling Leadership Network Recognizes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and #GivingTuesday
This year, the the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Giving Tuesday fall on the same day. In honor of this power-packed day, we hope you will consider making…
Support the Sibling Leadership Network While You Holiday Shop on Amazon!
If you use Amazon, why not support us while you purchase what you need through the Amazon Smile program. It’s easy! Just click this link to get started: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/45-2429797 Or, follow…
Thank You for Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network in 2019
Dear Sibling Leadership Network Supporter: As we prepare to share the holidays with friends and loved ones, it is a wonderful time to reflect and give thanks for all we…