SLN News
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Celebrating Siblings: Jaime, Andrew, and Melissa
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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…
Upcoming Webinar – Aging and I/DD: Planning for Growing Older (Second Presentation)
Aging and I/DD: Planning for Growing Older Wednesday, December 13, 2017 from 2:00 pm―3:00 pm Eastern In this webinar hosted by The Arc’s Center for Future Planning, Dr. Kathie Bishop…
Celebrating Siblings: Amy and Kristy
Today’s installment of SibLibs is by Amy Staniszewski and Kristy Hartman Sib-Lib completed by Amy: My sibling’s name is: “Kristy” My sibling is (giggling) “I have no idea” years old My…
Celebrating Siblings: Emily and Peter
Today’s installment of SibLibs is by Emily Holl and her brother, Peter. My sibling’s name is: Emily My sibling is between mid-30s & mid-40s years old My sibling’s job is:…
What the Proposed Tax Bill Means for People with Disabilities
Early in the morning of December 2, the Senate passed the Tax Cut and Jobs Act by a vote of 51-49. It is different than the bill passed by the…
Great Holiday Gift Idea: The Sibling Survival Guide
If you’re a sibling of a person with a disability on the lookout for helpful guidance and information, look no further than The Sibling Survival Guide! Edited by Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) members and…
Register for SABE’s 2018 Self Advocacy Conference
Register now for the next Self Advocacy Conference hosted by Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE), taking place from June 7-9, 2018 in Birmingham, Alabama. SLN’s Executive Director, Katie Arnold, attend…
New research available: young adult siblings with and without disabilities share perspectives about comparison of their life experiences during young adulthood
by Ariella Meltzer Often siblings of people with disabilities experience a range of life changes during young adulthood – such as making new relationships, learning to drive, moving out of…
SLN Presents at Medicaid Advocacy Trainings in Illinois
The Sibling Leadership Network recently had a great opportunity to collaborate on an exciting project with Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (SIBS), the Arc of the IL, and the IL…