SLN Celebrates National Sibling Day

April 6, 2011

Dear sibs and friends, As you may know, Sunday, April 10th celebrates National Sibling Day. In honor of this event, the Sibling Leadership Network wants to post your thoughts on what it means to be a brother or sister! If you need help getting started, here are some prompts that might help: “National Sibling Day…

Kate and Dave soon to be at Temple University: Lecture Series on Disabilities

March 21, 2011

Go see Kate Fialkowski, (Kennedy Fellow and, of course, SLN Vice Chair) and her brother Dave. Looks like a great event! -J Pleased to announce Dave and Kate to host Mini Course/Lecture Series on Disabilities Monday March 28, 2011. Look forward to seeing you there! About the Event A family-oriented discussion about social networks for…

Event reminder- The journey ahead: Pathways to Sibhood

March 13, 2011

Come join us for a day of networking, knowledge, and connections. Learn how to talk about and plan for the future, meet other adults with siblings, hear about ways to stay involved, and share what it feels like as roles and relationships change. Event Info: Saturday, March 19th 10:00am to 4:00 pm Registration open at 9:30 Dartmouth…

For Sisters on International Women’s Day

March 8, 2011

Dear Sibling Leadership Network Members, As you may already know, today is International Women’s Day, a day that celebrates the achievements and accomplishments of women around the world. Today means many things. For example, “in different regions [of the world] the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love…

Katie Keiling Arnold Receives Chicago Young Nonprofit Professional of the Year Award

March 7, 2011

This award recognizes a young nonprofit professional who has made an outstanding contribution to the Chicago nonprofit sector through exemplary leadership and dedication. Read it here… Please join me in congratulating Katie. A honor well deserved due to her tremendous dedication and hard work. We are certainly fortunate to have had the pleasure to work…

R-Word – Spread the Word to End the Word

March 2, 2011

FYI- this is an issue near and dear to many of our siblings with disabilities. Take a minute and check it out! -John “Everyone has a gift and the world would be better off if we recognized it.” – Timothy Shriver, Chairman and CEO of Special Olympics. The effects of the R-word on people with…

Sibling Stories – New Blog from the Sibling Support Project

February 28, 2011

Presented by the Sibling Support Project, Sibling Stories features compelling essays about the sibling relationship written by those who know it best. Check back frequently for new installments. If you have an essay you’d like published on Sibling Stories, please drop us a line at donmeyer@siblingsupport.org. Go here to read more Sibling Stories

HHS NEWS: Affordable Care Act Supports States in Strengthening Community Living

February 23, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, February 22, 2011 Contact: HHS Press Office: (202) 690-6343 Nationally, $4.3 Billion in New Funds Announced to Help Establish and Expand Community-based Alternatives to Institutional Long Term Care States will see significant new federal support in their efforts to help move Medicaid beneficiaries out of institutions and into their own homes or…

Testimony Submitted to Administration on Developmental Disabilities – Don Meyer

February 18, 2011

Below is the online testimony I gave to the Administration on Developmental Disabilities. I think YOU should add your testimony too. Why? With looming budget cuts, services for adults with disabilities have never been threatened as they are now. And when these supports go, it could have a HUGE impact on the lives of adult…

Sibling Leadership Network Testimony for Administration on Developmental Disabilities

January 21, 2011

On behalf of the national Sibling Leadership Network (SLN), I wish to share with ADD some information about the growing importance of siblings of people with disabilities. Siblings often play a key role in providing natural supports for people with disabilities throughout their life. Yet, navigating the disability service system and getting support for themselves…

SLN Celebrates National Sibling Day

Kate and Dave soon to be at Temple University: Lecture Series on Disabilities

Event reminder- The journey ahead: Pathways to Sibhood

For Sisters on International Women’s Day

Katie Keiling Arnold Receives Chicago Young Nonprofit Professional of the Year Award

R-Word – Spread the Word to End the Word

Sibling Stories – New Blog from the Sibling Support Project

HHS NEWS: Affordable Care Act Supports States in Strengthening Community Living

Testimony Submitted to Administration on Developmental Disabilities – Don Meyer

Sibling Leadership Network Testimony for Administration on Developmental Disabilities

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