SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Upcoming Event: Sibling Multicultural Roundtable Discussion Featuring Panel of Siblings of People with Disabilities in Chicago
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We are pleased to announce a Sibling Multicultural Roundtable Discussion Featuring a Panel of Siblings of People with Disabilities in Chicago, IL. The purpose of this event is to bring together…
Disability Day of Mourning – March 1st, 2018
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…
Study Highlights Importance of Developing Care Plans for Children with Disabilities
A recent article shares findings from a study that “fewer than half of parents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities make long-term plans about who will take over their…
Call for Research Participants: Residential and Respite Services Survey
A researcher is conducting a survey of families of adults with disabilities to explore the factors associated with different types of residential placements and respite care services for adults with…
Disability Resource Spotlight: Voter Registration Drive Toolkit
As we honor President’s Day, remember the importance of getting out there to vote! If you’re working to ensure that voters with disabilities in you area are registered to vote,…
SiblingResources.org Announces New Free Online Courses
SiblingResources.org is thrilled to announce the launch of two free, online self-paced courses to provide information and resources about the experiences of siblings of people with disabilities. One course is…
Celebrating Sibling Love on Valentine’s Day!
Here at the Sibling Leadership Network, we’re all about celebrating the bond between siblings. And what better time to share a little sib love than Valentine’s Day? We asked members…
A Sibling Reflects on Why We Should Never Use the “R-Word”
Meghan Hussey, a member of our Diversity & Social Justice Committee, recently wrote a powerful piece on spreading the word to end the “r-word.” “Words get their power by how…
Calling for a Disability-Inclusive Approach to Paid Leave
February marks the 25th anniversary of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). A recent op-ed in The Hill, calls upon policymakers to take a disability-inclusive approach to paid leave policies.…
Spotlight on Sibling Leadership Network State Chapters
We’re always proud to see our state chapters sharing the sibling perspective in the news! A recent article about siblings with intellectual and developmental disabilities traces the history of the…