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Guide for State Sibling Chapters to Increase Diversity
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Created by the Diversity and Social Justice Committee, the Guide for State Sibling Chapters to Increase Diversity provides guidance for state chapters to ensure that the interests and needs of siblings from…
Happy New Year from 2018 Board Chair Sara Hansen
SLN members and friends, welcome and glad tidings for 2018 and beyond! With a new year comes a new configuration for the Board of Directors as well as the Executive…
Finding a Support System Through the Sibling Leadership Network
As 2017 comes to a close, we’re celebrating all the ways that the SLN has brought people together. In a recent blog post reflecting on the sibling experience, Jessica Buettner…
The Value of Being Part of the Sibling Leadership Network
by Nora Handler This post, written last year, is being shared in honor of Nora’s brother, Patrick, who passed away last year. We celebrate him and celebrate the bond between…
Celebrating Siblings: Barb and Nick
by Barb Sapharas As a sibling, I learned at an early age that if I could do something, so could Nick-we just had to figure out how. When I turned…
A Reflection on 2017 and a Holiday Message from SLN Executive Director Katie Arnold
Dear Sibling Leadership Network, This has been a year of much change, and while we recognize the feelings of uncertainty among many siblings of people with disabilities, it has also…
Celebrating Siblings: Edward and Jacquelyn
SLN Board Chair Ed O’Neill and his daughter shared their stories about Ed’s sister, Jacquelyn: When we are together, there is never a question that my sister and I are…
Celebrating Siblings: the Handler Siblings
by Nora Handler My brother Marty lived with our Mom and his brothers until she passed away. Our parents realized Marty had some challenges and took him to a neurologist…
Celebrating Siblings: the Burke Siblings
Ryan is one of five siblings including Meghan, Jessica, Shane, and Amy. Ryan also has two brothers-in-law: Chad and Chris. Ryan is 23 years old. He is the fourth youngest…
Celebrating Siblings: Jaime, Andrew, and Melissa
Today’s installment of SibLibs is by Jaime McGeady. My sibling’s name is: Melissa My sibling is 33 years old My sibling’s job is: Server @ Smashburger & Server at Seabrook…