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Sibshops—For over 25 years, Sibshops have brought young brothers and sisters together for fun, camaraderie, information, and insights in a lively recreational atmosphere. There are now over 350 Sibshops in almost every state and in eight countries. Visit the Sibling Support Project's website to see what all the fuss is about and where to find a Sibshop near you!SLN Partner: The Autism NOW National Resource and Information Center
Autism NOW : The National Autism Resource and Information Center is an interactive resource center that provides people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities, families, caregivers, and professionals high-quality resources and information about issues across the lifespan that may impact their lives. Autism NOW’s resources include general information, fact sheets, webinar opportunities and archives, blogs, and a resource directory of information on important subjects like early detection, intervention, and education; community-based employment; advocacy; assistive technologies; community inclusion; aging; policy; recreation and socialization; and family and sibling support. Autism NOW also provides connections to local resources via a searchable interactive map. Autism NOW is a national initiative of The Arc funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities.Find us on Facebook
Adventures in Caring for My Sister- The Problem of Being The Most Caring Sibling Ever February 14, 2012
- The Ties That Bind Us Forever September 25, 2011
- Lesson from the Universe September 2, 2011
JazzrMan- the glockenspiel, the belt and the laugh March 14, 2012
- Besse Smith December 28, 2011
- Alan and the plate of chips November 21, 2011
Future Forward 2.0- Join the National Agenda For Supporting Families April 27, 2012
- Testimony to the PA House of Reps Human Services Committee March 30, 2012
- David’s 50th Birthday Party! March 26, 2012
Sibling Stories- A Million Questions by Amber Nelms November 9, 2011
- The Science of Respect: A Sibling’s Perspective by Amanda Modery October 24, 2011
- The Monster Girl by Barbara E. Berger June 7, 2011
Rachel Simon
Sister on the Edge of Autism- Book Review: The Way Things Look to Me December 3, 2011
- Movie Review: Loving Lampposts: Living Autistic September 22, 2011
- National autism project hosts second sibling event August 4, 2011
My Sister’s Keeper- A Letter to Katie December 5, 2011
- Fall Activities November 28, 2011
- Happy Dance Day October 31, 2011
Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters- Fw: Fwd: UPS for DownS Soeren Palumbo speech November 28, 2011
- The Importance of Sibling Perspectives and Experiences June 23, 2011
- Supporting Siblings of People with Disabilities August 13, 2010
Grassroots Sibling organization news
Category Archives: Events
UPDATE: Autism NOW December Webinars Announced!
Hi everyone- just got the announcement from Autism Now- check out the events including one by the SLN/MSSN and Self Advocates Becoming Empowered. -John Hello! We just wanted to share with all of you information about our December webinars. These … Continue reading
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Tagged announcements, autism, Autism Now, Massachusetts, State Chapter Events, Webinar
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November is National Caregivers Month
There are many siblings out there who are caring for aging parents and their siblings with disabilities. While the SLN exists to serve these siblings year round, this month honors the multifaceted ways you provide support to your families. Thank … Continue reading
Ohio SIBS- Attention Siblings!
Have an adult sibling with a developmental disability? Do you ever wonder how to advocate for or get services and supports for your sibling? Want to meet other adult siblings? Join us for a Sibling Community Conversation! Info Wednesday, Oct. 19th … Continue reading
From the MSSN: Trivia Night in Burlington
Our group of siblings placed third in our last trivia meetup, can we top that this time? Trivia Night will be at Uno Chicago Grill at the Burlington Mall on Monday, October 17th. Trivia starts at 8:00pm but we’ll meet … Continue reading
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Tagged Massachusetts, Meetup, MSSN, State Chapter Events, Trivia Night
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REMINDER- Ohio SIBS coming soon…
Ohio SIBS is proud to host the 11th Annual Ohio Adult Sibling Conference! Siblings with and without disabilities as well as other interested individuals are welcome to join us for an opportunity to meet and collaborate with other adult siblings, … Continue reading
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Tagged Angela Martin, Kathryn Fialkowski, Ohio SIBS, State Chapter Events
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Sibs NH – Check them out!
SIBS NH offers sibling (sib) support groups to children and youth in first through twelfth grade with a brother or sister that experience developmental disabilities, chronic health conditions, mental illness, physical disabilities and/or learning disabilities. The groups offer a chance … Continue reading
Seattle-area adult sib get-together
When: Sunday, October 16 2011 1pm Where: Hello Washington State residents! (And of course Oregon and Idaho people are very welcome) This is an announcement about the upcoming Blue Moon Gathering (meet up) on Sunday Oct. 16th at one pm … Continue reading
MSSN: “No Sibling Left Behind: Supporting Siblings of Children with Disabilities”
WHEN: Date: Thursday, Sep. 15, 2011 Fee: None Time: 12:30 – 1:30 (E.S.T.) Length: 60 Minutes Overview: When a family includes disabled children, sibling relationships can become even more dynamic. With so much attention paid to the disabled child, … Continue reading
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Tagged Jennifer Weisman, Massachusetts, MSSN, SLN, State Chapter Events
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Book Discussion: The Way Things Look to Me by Roopa Farooki
Lots of sibling events going on these days. Check out this one by our friends at SibsNY. -John Book Discussion: The Way Things Look to Me by Roopa Farooki Join us for a discussion about this story of an orphaned … Continue reading
Ohio SIBS: Attention Toledo and Cleveland Siblings
From Ohio SIBS- Want to learn more about how to advocate for and get services for your sibling with a developmental disability? Want to learn more about the sibling movement and a dynamic group of siblings in Ohio and Nationwide? … Continue reading

