SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Upcoming Webinar: Grief and Loss in the Lives of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Grief and Loss in the Lives of People with Intellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesTuesday, December 18, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST “Death is something that we all have to face at…
Family Support Research and Training Center Releases Strategic Research Plan on Families of People with Disabilities
The Family Support Research and Training Center (FSRTC) has just released Research on Family Caregiving Support in the United States: A Strategic Research Plan. According to the FSRTC, “This report provides…
SLN Celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Today, December 3, 2018, is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year’s theme is “Empowering persons with disabilities and ensuring inclusiveness and equality,” which is a key part of…
Three SLN Members present “How to Support Siblings in Your Community” at Arc’s National Convention
Three siblings, Sandra Tucker (Executive Director of Sibling Tree and SLN Treasurer), Emma Shouse Garton (Director of Communications, TN Council on Developmental Disabilities and SLN Chapter Rep for Tennessee Adult…
Recognizing National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month. The Sibling Leadership Network recognizes the siblings who support their brothers and sisters with disabilities. Join us in our efforts to provide siblings…
Here’s How You Can Support the Sibling Leadership Network on this #GivingTuesday
All of us from the SLN hope that your holiday season is off to a wonderful start. In honor of Giving Tuesday, we hope you will consider making a holiday donation…
The Sibling Leadership Network is Thankful for Your Support in 2018!
Dear Sibling Leadership Network Supporter, Thanksgiving is a time of joyful celebration with family and friends as well as a time to reflect on all that has happened or changed…
Announcing the 2018 SLN Executive Committee Election for Treasurer
Dear Sibling Leadership Network Membership, It is time for our SLN Executive Committee Elections! This year we are accepting nominations for the following position: SLN Treasurer 2019 – 2021. A…
2019 SLN National Conference Call for Speaker Proposals Open Until December 10, 2018
The submission deadline for speaker proposals for the 2019 SLN National Conference is December 10, 2018. Be sure to get your submissions in as soon as possible! Click here for…
SLN Attends 18th Ohio SIBS Annual Conference
Congratulations to Ohio SIBS on their 18th Annual Conference! SLN’s Project Manager, Amy Halm, enjoyed the opportunity to meet Ohio siblings and learn more about the important work of Ohio…