Category Archives: Sibs in the News

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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

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How Our Siblings Shape Us

How our relationships with our siblings fundamentally shape the people we become. If you’ve got brothers and sisters, you know it’s true: only siblings are partners for life. Parents go early. Children come late, when we’re already stamped and made. Siblings … Continue reading

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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

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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

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A day to appreciate a difference

Kristen Franks loves her sister Jacqueline. She loves her wit and her compassion and her work ethic and her tenacity. She loves that Jacqueline has a job where she is valued and appreciated, and that the people she works with … Continue reading

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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

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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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Eva Longoria talking about her sister

Eva Longoria, talking about having a sister with I/DD: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

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Testimony Submitted to Administration on Developmental Disabilities – John Kramer

I am writing as a family member, as a member of the National Sibling Leadership Network (SLN), as a committed professional in the field of disability. I am a brother of two young men, both with developmental disabilities, both of … Continue reading

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Testimony Submitted to Administration on Developmental Disabilities – Shea Tanis

From our very own Shea Tanis- I am here today speaking as both a family member and as a member of the National Sibling Leadership Network. The SLN is an organization of siblings, other family members, educators, and professionals dedicated … Continue reading

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