SLN News
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Resource Spotlight: Presentation on Supported Decision-Making and The Role Of Siblings
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Tina Campanella, the CEO of Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities, gave a presentation on Supported Decision-Making in St. Paul, Minnesota at the 2019 Sibling Leadership Network Conference “Here. Together.”…
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Please join the Sibling Leadership Network in celebrating Down Syndrome Awareness Month (DSAM)! Started by The National Down Syndrome Society in the 1980s, DSAM is a chance to spread awareness…
Supported Decision-Making: Evan’s Story
In an article on the value of supported decision-making, sibling Emma Shouse shares: “Supporting someone like my brother to make decisions effectively requires some forethought and commitment on behalf of…
Sibling Leadership Network Recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2019
Every October, the Sibling Leadership Network recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). According to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL), “the purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to…
National Emergency Preparedness Month 2019
September is National Preparedness Month, and the SLN believes it’s important to be ready in case of an emergency. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is doing important work surrounding…
Upcoming Webinar: Sibling Grief
Sib Grief Webinar Thursday, September 26th at 7pm Eastern, 6pm Central, 5pm Mountain, and 4pm Pacific There is no roadmap for grief, and when you are grieving your sibling with…
Resource Spotlight: Supported Decision-Making Website
The Center for Public Representation has a helpful website dedicated to supported decision-making (SDM), an effective alternative to guardianship. Click here to visit the website and learn more about how…
Resource Spotlight: Video on Supported Decision-Making Agreements
This video from the Texas Center for Disability Studies shares important information about support decision-making agreements.
2019 Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters (TABS) Conference
TN Siblings Conference November 9, 2019 from 10:00am-3:00pm at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center The TN Adults Brothers and Sisters (TABS) sibling support network is hosting a conference for siblings of individuals…
Resource Spotlight: The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults With Disabilities
The Sibling Survival Guide: Indispensable Information for Brothers and Sisters of Adults With Disabilities is a wonderful book full of important information for siblings! Each chapter is authored by different…