SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Register Now for SiblingResources Webinar and Sibchats
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SiblingResources.org has been launched through an exciting collaboration between Yang-Tan Institute of Cornell University, The Sibling Leadership Network, and SibsNY. Through a grant from NYSDDPC, we are building the community for adult…
Support Entrepreneurs with Disabilities While Holiday Shopping
Sibling Leadership Network’s Digital Communications Manager, Emily Ladau, recently collaborated with the Chicagoland Entrepreneurship Education for People with Disabilities (CEED) project to develop a 2016 Disability Holiday Gift Guide featuring entrepreneurs…
Going to the AUCD Conference? Join us for the Sibling Gathering!
Are you a sibling of a person with a disability or a sibling supporter who will be attending the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) conference? AUCD is a…
Sibling Love and Support, Even at a Distance: Kristina and Kevin’s Story
by Kristina Majewski When I ask my brother Kevin what is important to him, his answer fluctuates from “my iPad” to the “the people in my life.” Over the years,…
Resources for Siblings of People with Disabilities in New York
The Sibling Resource Network (SLN) is excited to share information about a new initiative in New York focused on siblings. The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (NYSDDPC) has…
Support the SLN’s 2017 Conference Planning
As 2017 approaches, we’re looking ahead with excitement to our upcoming conference. The conference will take place in Hartford, Connecticut on June 24, 2017, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM ET…
Please Consider Supporting the Sibling Leadership Network on this #GivingTuesday
All of us from the SLN hope that your holiday season is off to a wonderful start! In honor of #GivingTuesday, we hope you will consider making a holiday donation to…
Call for Members: SLN Diversity and Social Justice Committee
The SLN is committed to the issues of diversity and social justice. We recognize a need to devote energy and action toward these critical issues and therefore we are creating…
Disability Studies Quarterly Article on Sibling Perspectives Toward Prenatal Genetic Testing and Disability
Carli Friedman and Aleksa Owen of the University of Illinois at Chicago recently published a paper in Disability Studies Quarterly entitled “Siblings of Disabled Peoples’ Attitudes Toward Prenatal Genetic Testing and…
A Strong Sibling Bond: Amy and Emily’s Story
by Amy Halm I love Thanksgiving because it provides the opportunity for me to look around the table and be grateful for each and every family member. Â This is a…