SLN News
Within the these pages you will find information about events, resources, news, advocacy, safety, caregiving, and other related information.
Why We Need Your Support for the SLN During the 2016 Holiday Season
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Dear SLN Members and Supporters: I hope all of you are anticipating a holiday season filled with love and family fun. This is the time of year that can become…
Sibling Opens Shop to Help People with Disabilities Gain Financial Independence
We love this sibling story featured in USA Today! Ryan, whose sister, Nicole, has Down syndrome, opened a consignment shop to help people with developmental disabilities gain financial independence. Check out…
Sibling Resource Spotlight – Sibshops: Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
If you’re searching for a resource to organize a fun, educational workshop for siblings of children with disabilities, look no further than Sibshops:Â Workshops for Siblings of Children with Special Needs!…
Resources for Siblings of People with Disabilities
The Sibling Leadership Network has compiled a helpful list of resources that siblings of people with disabilities can download and save for reference. Check out this resource guide for information…
It’s Time to REV UP the Disability Vote
Tomorrow is Election Day, and that means it’s more important than ever to get out the disability vote. Check out the resources provided by the American Association of People with…
AAPD Shares Clinton and Trump Campaign Responses on Disability Issues
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) sent out a REV UP Presidential Candidate Questionnaire to all of the candidates. To provide a comparison of the candidates’ responses, AAPD compiled…
Honoring National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Danny’s Story
To wrap up National Disability Employment Awareness Month, the SLN is featuring one more PSA about employment of people with disabilities. Today, we’re sharing Danny’s story. This video was created…
The Arc’s Voter Support Service Offers Real-Time Help on Election Day
The Arc launched a new mobile-friendly Voter Support Service. Save the website to use during Election Day if you need help or need to report problems, or use it to…
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the SLN at the 2017 Conference!
Is the next Sibling Leadership Network National Conference on your calendar? It’s taking place on June 24 & 25, 2017 in Hartford, Connecticut. We’re excited to be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the SLN…
Honoring National Disability Employment Awareness Month – Pamela’s Story
The SLN is continuing to honor National Disability Employment Awareness Month by featuring PSAs with employment stories of people with disabilities. Today, we’re sharing Pamela’s story. This video was created…