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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: General
Blog: Sing Me Back Home
Good evening everyone- I just got back from the 4th annual Tennessee Adult Brothers and Sisters conference. I really enjoyed meeting friends, old and new and, surprisingly, far and wide. I wish it could have lasted just a little bit … Continue reading
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News: Autistic boy’s older brother designs iPad app that builds language skills
An autistic boy’s older brother created a new app for the iPad that helps promote functional and social skills. Jonathan Izak designed AutisMate so that users can add their own videos, pictures and voice recordings to create visual scenes, according to a … Continue reading
Blog: Real Lives Bill Offers Options for People with Disabilities
By John Kramer This year, we’ve heard a lot about shrinking budgets and tightening belts. As the brother of two young men with developmental disabilities, I worry that these budget cuts will diminish my family’s options and my brothers’ opportunities. Like … Continue reading
Announcement: Sibling Leadership Network Announces Katie Arnold as Executive Director
Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Sibling Leadership Network is pleased to announce Katie Arnold as the organization’s first Executive Director. Founded in 2007, the Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) is a national nonprofit dedicated to providing siblings of individuals with disabilities … Continue reading
Research: Sibling Connections to Employment Research Study
Hello- please forward to any sibling of a person with a disability that might be interested- I am doing a research study examining how adult siblings of people with I/DD support their brothers and sisters in identifying and maintaining … Continue reading
Policy Update: The Arc and AUCD on the Ryan Budget
This is a very important issue to people with disabilities and their families. -John The Arc- “It is deeply troubling that, in the name of deficit reduction, there is absolutely no shared sacrifice. The House Budget proposes to decimate the … Continue reading
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Request: Share your story
From Autism NOW. -J We hope all of you are doing well! We wanted to share with you information about an upcoming opportunity with Autism NOW. As you know, Autism NOW releases e-newsletter periodically. Since April is Autism Awareness Month, … Continue reading

