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The Sibling Leadership Network

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The SLN is a national nonprofit with state chapters that is dedicated to providing information and support to siblings of people with disabilities throughout the lifespan.

The Sibling Leadership Network

1 week ago

✨ Our friends at @Ohio SIBS have exciting events coming up in the next couple of months! For more information, please visit their website:www.ohiosibs.org ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network

3 weeks ago

Nobody understands the sibling experience quite like another sib. 💜We’re excited to launch our Virtual Sib Empowerment Meet-Ups — a space to reconnect, share experiences, and build community with others who truly get it.Join us for conversation, reflection, and connection with fellow siblings of people with disabilities.🗓 Saturday, March 7, 2026⏰ 11 AM – 12 PM ETIf you’ve been looking for a space designed just for siblings, we’d love to see you there.🔗 Register here:forms.gle/F3bccZjEgwjciP968 ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network

3 weeks ago

✨ Registration for SibThrive is still open! SibThrive is a 6-week virtual cohort for adult siblings designed to help you build practical tools, emotional support, and a renewed sense of empowerment in a safe and understanding community.Program highlights:• Story sharing and community connection• Boundary setting and resilient thinking• Small cohort format (8–10 participants)• 6 weekly 90-minute sessions• Includes two 1:1 coaching sessions and a companion workbook🗓 Mondays, March 8 – April 13⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM PT💻 Virtual programFacilitated by Heather Dee Frankovich.🔗 Learn more and register:siblingleadership.org/resources/sibthrive/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network

3 weeks ago

Join a free virtual training hosted by our friends at Right To Be - formerly Hollaback: Bystander Intervention to Support the Disability Community in Public Spaces📅 March 5, 2026🕕 6:00–7:15 PM ET🎓 Hosted by Right To BeThis interactive 75-minute session will introduce the 5Ds of bystander intervention—practical strategies (distract, delegate, document, delay, and direct) to safely respond when witnessing ableism, harassment, or disrespect toward people with disabilities.Participants will learn how to recognize different forms of harm, understand the impact of intervention, and practice real-life scenarios to build confidence in supporting the disability community.Register here righttobe.org/events/bystander-intervention-to-support-the-disability-community-in-public-spaces-6/ ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network

3 weeks ago

The Individual and Family Support Program (IFSP) Regional Councils and the Virginia Dept. of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) invite you to attend a FREE virtual information session!Our first of 4 IFSP Council events in 2026 will be hosted by our IFSP Central Region.TOPIC: Developmental Disabilities (DD) and the Sibling JourneyDATE: Thursday, March 19 from 6 to 8:15 p.m. (Eastern)DESCRIPTION:Siblings share a special bond! For people with developmental disabilities, their siblings are not just best friends—these siblings might help make important life decisions, or even become caregivers. Learn about planning options, resources, and supports that can help siblings navigate life's transitions! The IFSP Regional Councils are proud to feature two powerful guest presenters who will share their journeys as advocates for their siblings: Brianna A. TenBrink, MBA from the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities and Kaitlin McNamara, JD from The Sibling Leadership Network. After these presentations, a panel of siblings will also share their perspectives so everyone can understand what sibling support can look and feel like at different stages of life.WHO SHOULD ATTEND?• People with developmental disabilities of any age who are interested in learning more about their caregiver's or sibling's role and involvement;• Anyone who has a sibling with a disability;• Families of children or adults with a developmental disability diagnosis; • Anyone who is in a caregiver role for their loved one with a disability;• Families seeking emotional support from others who have experience navigating services;• Professionals who coordinate care and who may link individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to community services and supports (including support coordinators/case managers, providers, and educators); and• Anyone interested in this topic! REGISTER HERE: ifsp.tny.cc/march-19SIGN UP FOR A REMINDER: If you would like an email reminder the week of the event, please sign up using this link: surveymonkey.com/r/ifsp-march19ACCESSIBILITY: We are proud to feature remote conference captioning through Virginia Relay! If you need an additional accommodation to participate, please email us by Thursday, March 5th (or as soon as possible!): IFSPCommunity@dbhds.virginia.govQUESTIONS: IFSPCommunity@dbhds.virginia.govSHARE OUR FLYER: ifsp.tny.cc/march-2026[Image description: White and blue flyer with green accents advertising the IFSP Coordinated Regional Council Meeting featuring Brianna A. TenBrink from the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities and Kaitlin McNamara from the Sibling Leadership Network.] ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network

1 month ago

When we invited Sibs to share their experiences, the responses were authentic, real and consistent. As Sibs, we are carrying so much responsibility, burning out, and often struggling to ask for support. Sib as a Human, a new podcast from @sheenamidori, was created in direct response to siblings naming experiences that have long lived in the background of their lives. Coming SPRING 2026. More info at the 🔗 in our bio. ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network

1 month ago

💙 Valentine’s Day can hold many layers for siblings. It might be filled with love and laughter. It might carry complexity. It might simply be an ordinary day with quiet meaning.Love doesn’t have to be grand to matter. Sometimes it looks like sending a text, taking a deep breath, or giving yourself permission to rest.How are you honoring love today? ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network

1 month ago

Some days feel heavier than others.The news is loud. The uncertainty is real. The weight can feel personal.Hope isn’t pretending everything is fine. It’s the quiet choice to not let the darkness shrink who you are.In small acts of kindness.In community.In the way siblings show up again and again with resilience and care.If today feels heavy, may you find even the smallest steadying moment. A deep breath, a supportive message, a still moment that anchors you in your courage. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network

2 months ago

If today feels full in unexpected ways, you’re not alone. Take a moment to extend the same kindness inward that you so often give to others. 💙 ... See MoreSee Less

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The Sibling Leadership Network

2 months ago

💝 When you pause to remind yourself that this moment is for you, even the smallest act of self-care (such as a warm sip, a deep breath) can begin to shift how you feel.What small moment of self-care has a profound effect on you? ... See MoreSee Less

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