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Washington Post Article Highlights Experiences of Siblings of People with Disabilities
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An article in the Washington Post highlights the experience of siblings of people with disabilities. According to Documentary filmmaker Rachel Feichter, “there is a lack of information regarding the full experience…
Meet our 2017 Conference Keynote Speakers!
We’re proud to have two incredible keynotes lined up for our 2017 conference. Joining us for the Saturday, June 24th keynote is filmmaker, actor, and producer Brian Donovan, who…
SLN Conference Scholarships Available for Connecticut Sibs
Attention Connecticut Siblings! Scholarships to attend the Sibling Leadership Network National Conference in Hartford, CT are being provided through the generous support of the Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities (CTCDD). Please submit…
REMINDER: SLN Conference Scholarships Still Available for Georgia Sibs
Attention Georgia Siblings! Through the generous support of GCDD, there are scholarships available for Georgia adult siblings of people with disabilities to attend the National Sibling Leadership Network Conference in…
Disability Resource Spotlight: Disability Scoop
Looking to keep up with the latest news in the world of disability? Check out Disability Scoop, “the premier source for developmental disability news.” You’ll find information on a wide range…
Webinar on May 17 – Supported Decision-Making: Planning for Medical Decision-Making
Supported Decision-Making: Planning for Medical Decision-Making May 17, 2017 2:00 – 3:00 pm EST “Because medical decisions often need to be made in stressful situations, involve complex information, and require…
SLN Videos Provide Insight into Family Support and Sibling Perspectives
Please check out these great videos that were supported through the Family Support Resource and Training Center (FSRTC)Â www.fsrtc.ahslabs.uic.edu Family Supports: Voices of People with Disabilities Improving Family Support: Ideas from…
Update on Sibling Leadership Network’s Diversity and Social Justice Committee
The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is excited to announce the launch of our Diversity and Social Justice Committee! This committee will be working hard to make connections between the sibling…
Sibling Leadership Network Welcomes State Chapters in Mississippi and Connecticut
The Sibling Leadership Network is excited to announced that we have recently welcomed two new chapters: Brothers and Sisters Together in Mississippi and CT Sibs in Connecticut. We’re proud of…
SLN Conference Scholarships Available for Georgia Sibs
Attention Georgia Siblings! Through the generous support of GCDD, there are scholarships available for Georgia siblings to attend the National Sibling Leadership Conference in Hartford, CT on June 24 and…