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Scholarships for Siblings of People with Down Syndrome
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UPS for DownS Sibling Scholarship: One $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to an individual who is pursuing a junior college, undergraduate, or a graduate degree and has a sibling with Down syndrome. Click…
World Down Syndrome Day 2019 – #LeaveNoOneBehind #WDSD19
This Wednesday, March 21, 2019, join the SLN in the annual observance of World Down Syndrome Day. This year’s call to action is “Leave no one behind.” Share your support…
Sponsorship Opportunities Available for the 2019 SLN Conference!
The 2019 National Sibling Leadership Network Conference is seeking sponsors! We invite individuals, businesses, and organizations to help make the conference a successful event. Click here to learn more about…
Upcoming Webinar – Being ‘of the Community’: Exploring and Celebrating Community Living for Adults with IDD
Being ‘of the Community’: Exploring and Celebrating Community Living for Adults with IDD Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 4:00-5:00pm ET “Community Living and Participation for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities,…
2019 SLN National Conference Registration is Now Open!
The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is excited to invite you to the 2019 National SLN Conference in St. Paul, MN on June 22 and 23. The conference provides an opportunity for adult…
Upcoming Webinar – Developing an Autism-Related Future Planning Program for Adult Siblings
Developing an Autism-Related Future Planning Program for Adult Siblings Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 3-4 PM CDT This presentation will provide the rationale for increasing siblings’ involvement in working with their…
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…
Recognizing March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
During the month of March, join the Sibling Leadership Network in spreading a message of acceptance and inclusion for all people with developmental disabilities. The National Association of Councils on…
Register for the 2019 Disability Policy Seminar
Registration is 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 supporters…
Reminder: Siblings of individuals with disabilities, please share your perspective through this online survey!
Study about Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities We are conducting a survey about the experiences of siblings of individuals with disabilities. By taking this survey, you can help us learn…