SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Resource Spotlight: The Case for Inclusion
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The Case for Inclusion is a comprehensive data tool that examines how well programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia are serving residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It is…
Disability Day of Mourning 2019
Since 2012, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, ADAPT, Not Dead Yet, the National Council on Independent Living, the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund and other disability rights organizations have come together at local vigils across the…
Mark Your Calendar for the 2019 Sibling Leadership Network National Conference
The Sibling Leadership Network is excited to be hosting our next conference at the Intercontinental Riverfront Hotel in St. Paul, Minnesota from June 22-23, 2019. For details and updates, click here.
Resource Spotlight: List of Sibling Research Articles
The SLN Research Committee has compiled a great list of sibling research that you can use to find more information. The list is broken into helpful categories such as type…
Upcoming Webinar: Addressing Trauma in the Lives of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Addressing Trauma in the Lives of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 2:00 – 3:30pm ET “Trauma can have a lasting effect on a person’s mental,…
Winter/Spring 2019 Sibling Workshops and Sibshop Facilitator Trainings
The Sibling Support Project has announced their upcoming sibling workshops and Sibshop Facilitator Trainings for Winter/Spring 2019. Click here to access the schedule. What are Sibshops? Sibshops are lively, pedal-to-the-metal, award-winning celebrations of…
Article Spotlight: “The Mistake We Made When Planning for the Future of My Sister With Down Syndrome”
Phillip Clark reminds readers that when planning for the futures of siblings with disabilities, it’s absolutely crucial to include your sibling in the conversation: “We had the best intentions. We…
Resource Spotlight: My Health Passport
The Florida Center for Inclusive Communities offers a helpful, free resource called “My Health Passport,” which people with disabilities can fill out with assistance if needed and then share with…
Research Participation Opportunity: 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…
Resource Spotlight: Videos Provide Insight into Family Support and Sibling Perspectives
Please check out these great videos that were supported through the Family Support Resource and Training Center (FSRTC) www.fsrtc.ahslabs.uic.edu Family Supports: Voices of People with Disabilities Improving Family Support: Ideas from…