FREE Future Planning Speaker Series from MSSN

December 28, 2020

The MA Sibling Support Network (MSSN) is offering a free virtual series focused on future planning with webinars in January, April, and June of 2021. It is open to all. The MSSN’s free virtual Future Planning Speaker Series for adult siblings, parents, and providers will host expert speakers to address a variety of topics that…

Siblings with a Mission Fall Virtual Event 2020 Now Archived

December 26, 2020

Siblings with A Mission hosted a successful virtual fall conference on 10/24/20 and it is now up to view! The Sibling Leadership Network was happy to serve as a co-host. Please click here to see the video of SLN Board member Nora Handler’s story and discussion about future planning and SLN’s Executive Director Katie Arnold’s…

BIPOC Sibling Roundtable 2

December 21, 2020

On November 18th, a BIPOC Sibling Roundtable was hosted by The Sibling Support Project, Special Needs Siblings, and the Sibling Leadership Network. We are thankful for this wonderful experience that was moderated by Jeniece Dortch, Founder and Executive Director of Special Needs Siblings, and each of our panelists for sharing their experiences, insights and stories. If you were unable to attend…

SIB GRIEF & THE HOLIDAYS

December 12, 2020

There is no roadmap for grief. The holidays may be especially difficult for people who have lost a sibling with a disability. There are so many emotions that can be challenging to navigate. This meeting will be led by Shruti Tekwani, Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Coach and will allow siblings to talk about our needs, how grief…

December 15th: Becoming Mindful and Keeping Your Mind in the Present

December 8, 2020

On December 15th, Join us for the first in our FREE webinar series on mindfulness specifically created for people with developmental disabilities and their siblings! LEARN TO BE MINDFUL: A Virtual Program for People with Developmental Disabilities and their Siblings Learn mindfulness strategies to help cope with stress, enhance your relationships, and improve your overall health…

FREE WEBINAR: A Forum on Financial Planning for People With IDD

December 3, 2020

Check out this upcoming free webinar from The Arc! A Forum on Financial Planning for People With IDD Tuesday, December 15 at 2:00 p.m. ET “The ability to save is crucial in securing a life plan for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who often rely on public benefits like Supplemental Security Income (SSI),…

Saarthi’s Global Sib Diwali Meet with SLN

November 26, 2020

Katie Arnold, SLN’s Executive Director, and Nina Bihani, SLN’s Co-Chair of Policy and Advocacy, were invited to connect virtually with Saarthi, the Sibling Support Network in India, to share and learn together about supporting siblings of people with disabilities. Saarthi was holding a Global Sib Diwali Meet. Diwali is a festival of lights and one…

Upcoming Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center Webinars

November 18, 2020

Check out these upcoming Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center Webinars! 11/16 – New Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving 11/19 – Requesting accommodation When You Go to the Hospital 11/23 – Causing Good Trouble 11/30 – Who Do We Want to Bring to the Table 12/3 – Identifying Your Group’s Strengths and Weaknesses 12/7 – If…

Well-Being Tips: Stress Management for Family Caregivers

November 4, 2020

The Family Caregiver Alliance is holding this great webinar this National Family Caregivers Month; Well-Being Tips: Stress Management for Family Caregivers. “As caregivers, we always have to balance managing the needs of the people we care for and taking care of your own needs. Unfortunately, our own health and well-being as caregivers often suffers as…

BIPOC Sibling Roundtable

November 3, 2020

The Sibling Leadership Network is excited to support this BIPOC Sibling Roundtable that centers the voices of Black, indigenous, and people of color who have brothers and sisters with disabilities. Thanks to the leadership of Jeniece Dortch, founder of Special Needs Siblings, along with Emily Holl, Executive Director of the Sibling Support Project for spearheading…

FREE Future Planning Speaker Series from MSSN

Siblings with a Mission Fall Virtual Event 2020 Now Archived

BIPOC Sibling Roundtable 2

SIB GRIEF & THE HOLIDAYS

December 15th: Becoming Mindful and Keeping Your Mind in the Present

FREE WEBINAR: A Forum on Financial Planning for People With IDD

Saarthi’s Global Sib Diwali Meet with SLN

Upcoming Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center Webinars

Well-Being Tips: Stress Management for Family Caregivers

BIPOC Sibling Roundtable

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