SLN News
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Why Should You Attend the 2019 SLN Conference? Board Chair Lindsey Polansky Shares Her Experience
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Have you registered for our 2019 Conference yet? Here’s what said Lindsey Polansky, the Board Chair of the SLN, had to say about her first conference experience: “Almost two years…
GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR SIBLINGS WHO REGISTER FOR THE 2019 SLN NATIONAL CONFERENCE THIS WEEK!
The Sibling Leadership Network Conference is partnering with InFocus® to share the sibling perspective through photography at the 2019 SLN Conference. Conference registrants can submit a sibling photograph and quote that may…
2019 Sibling Breakfast a Success!
Each year the SLN is thrilled to host a breakfast at the Disability Policy Seminar, where siblings can learn more about the SLN and also meet other siblings. As always,…
2019 National Sibling Leadership Network Conference Scholarships available for siblings in Minnesota and Wisconsin!
The 2019 National Sibling Leadership Network Conference is occurring on June 22 and 23 in St. Paul, MN. We are thrilled to announce that generous Conference sponsors are providing opportunities…
Reminder! Research Participation Opportunity: Sibling Experiences with Transition Planning
Are you the sibling of an individual with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)? Is your sibling between the ages of 14 and 22? If so, we are interested in hearing…
Let’s Celebrate National Siblings Day!
What is National Siblings Day? And why is it so important? As sib Nathan Grant shares: “National Siblings Day was created by native New Yorker, Claudia Evart, in 1995. According…
Sibling Resource Spotlight: A Roadmap for Sibling Caregivers
Thank you to Avalon Dittmer, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, for sharing this great resource for siblings. While it was created in Illinois, many of the resources are applicable across the…
Spotlight on SiblingResources Website
SiblingResources is an exciting collaboration between Yang-Tan Institute of Cornell University, The Sibling Leadership Network, and SibsNY. Funded through a grant from NYSDDPC, this website is a key resource for…
Attending the 2019 Disability Policy Seminar? Don’t Miss the Sibling Breakfast!
Registration is still open for this year’s Disability Policy Seminar! When: April 8-10, 2019 Where: Renaissance Downtown Hotel, Washington, D.C. The Disability Policy Seminar is the premier opportunity to cultivate…
Meet our 2019 Conference Keynote Speakers!
We’re proud to have two incredible keynotes lined up for our 2019 conference! Joining us for the Saturday, June 22nd keynote is Don Meyer, the award-winning founder of the Sibling…