SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Holiday Wishes from the Executive Director of the Sibling Leadership Network
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Dear Sibling Leadership Network members and supporters: Happy Holidays to you and your families. The holiday season is often focused on family—it can be a mix of love and support,…
Blog Post from The Arc on Moving to a New State
In a blog post for The Arc, Wendy H. Sheinberg, CELA shares key advice about moving to a new state for family members of people with disabilities. “It pays,” she writes, “to…
Spanish Version – Resources for Siblings of People with Disabilities in Pennsylvania
The Sibling Leadership Network’s list of Resources for Siblings of People with Disabilities in Pennsylvania is available in both English and Spanish. Check it out and share with anyone who…
Sibling Resource Spotlight: Common Questions About Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) receives lots of questions about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) as it applies to siblings of people with disabilities. To assist siblings in understanding…
Celebrating This Year’s Accomplishments
As we approach 2017, the Sibling Leadership Network continues to be hard at work as a leader in the sibling movement. We invite you to read more about all we’ve…
Support the Sibling Leadership Network Through Amazon Smile
Do you have some holiday shopping left to do? Why not support us while you pick out the perfect gifts through the Amazon Smile program: http://smile.amazon.com. Here’s how: Under the search bar,…
Seattle Met Article Highlights Sibling Experience
A recent Seattle Met article highlights the experience of siblings of people with disabilities as caregivers. Ciara, whose sister, Ellie, is autistic, wrote the article to reflect on her past…
Sibling Resource Spotlight: 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…
An Interview with Siblings: Meredith and Alison Share Their Story
by Meredith Whyte and Alison Whyte How would you describe your relationship with your sibling? Meredith: Our relationship is not just a sibling relationship, but also a friendship. We support…
New Sibling Caregivers Research Brief
A new research brief published by the Family Support Research and Training Center at the UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development highlights the sibling role in long-term care for their…