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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- Besse Smith December 28, 2011
- Alan and the plate of chips November 21, 2011
- Video of Alan November 4, 2011
Future Forward 2.0- Loving Memories of Kathy “Kat” Fialkowski February 19, 2012
- Transitions: C’est la vie January 28, 2012
- My Role Model Today: Self Advocates August 3, 2011
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- Forty Rules For Being On Book Tour (for The Story of Beautiful Girl) (in Wichita, mostly) February 20, 2012
- My Book Tour For The Story of Beautiful Girl: Chicago February 17, 2012
- My Book Tour For The Story of Beautiful Girl: Airport Bookstores February 16, 2012
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: Sibs in the News
Announcement: Sibling Leadership Network Partners with The Arc
The Arc Announces Major Initiatives for Siblings of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities For Immediate Release Contact: Kristen McKiernan December 15, 2011 202-534-3712 The Arc Announces Major Initiatives for Siblings of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Washington, DC … Continue reading
Posted in General, Sibs in the News
Tagged announcements, National Event, Press, services and supports, The Arc
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Siblings are special too at Easter Seals
Family services can help families who have children with special needs stay together, and Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region will be able to continue to provide those services thanks to a $22,788 grant given by the Amicus … Continue reading
Commending The Arc of the U.S. for Considering Sibling Needs
As a proud partner of The Arc of the United States, the national Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) commends The Arc for its recent survey and report which raise awareness of the needs of aging individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities … Continue reading
Posted in General, Research & Surveys, Sibs in the News
Tagged announcements, policy, Research, SLN, surveys
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Katie Keiling Arnold Receives Chicago Young Nonprofit Professional of the Year Award
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Correspondence, General, Sibs in the News
Tagged announcements, awards, SLN
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Eva Longoria tells lawmakers proposed cuts would bring “shame on Texas”
Great to see this! Let’s hope we hear from more siblings about the effects of the budget cuts. -J AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Actress Eva Longoria lobbied lawmakers and spoke at a rally on behalf of the mentally disabled on … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebrity, Eva Longoria, policy, Press
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