SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Resource Spotlight: Sibling Support Project
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Sibling Support Project is the first national program dedicated to recognizing, promoting and addressing the life-long and ever-changing concerns of millions of siblings of people with developmental, health, and mental…
State Chapter: WisconSibs Upcoming Event
This week, we are featuring SLN’s State Chapter in Wisconsin. Established in 1998, WisconSibs, Inc operates regularly scheduled Sibshops, Sib Camps and other sibling summer programs for children and teens.…
Future Planning for Siblings of Individuals with Disabilities
We have a bonus Resource Spotlight this week! SLN, in collaboration with our Illinois state chapter, SIBS (Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters), created a resource document on future planning for…
Resource Spotlight: Sibling Research Corner
The Sibling Research Corner is designed to share the results of studies about siblings of individuals with disabilities in an accessible manner. The summaries of individual sibling studies will include…
State Chapter: Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters – SIBS
This week, we would like to feature SLN’s state chapter in Illinois, SIBS – Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters. SIBS, Inc. is a non-profit that supports people of all ages…
Resource Spotlight: SLN’s Sibling Advocacy Toolkit
This week’s Resource Spotlight is SLN’s Sibling Advocacy Toolkit. This toolkit is designed to demonstrate how advocacy consists of multiple layers, steps and levels. “Advocacy layers” can work together for…
September Book Recommendations
This month’s book recommendations come from SLN’s Colorado state chapter, Rocky Mountain Sibs. Same but Different by Holly Robinson Peete, Ryan Elizabeth Peete and RJ Peete In “Same But Different,”…
State Chapter: Rocky Mountain Sibs
This week, we would like to feature SLN’s Colorado state chapter, Rocky Mountain Sibs. Rocky Mountain Sibs’ mission is to create an inclusive community that empowers siblings of individuals with…
SLN PODCAST #27: SLN Chapters
A new SLN podcast is finally here! Check it out! This month, we talk with Harriet Redman, founder of one of SLN’s first chapters, Wisconsibs, and founder of SLN’s newest…
Resource Spotlight: Charting the LifeCourse Framework
Charting the LifeCourse Framework was developed by families to help individuals with disabilities and family members at any age or stage of life develop a vision for a good life,…