Category Archives: Sibs in the News

Sibling Leadership Network news.

Eva Longoria talking about her sister

Posted on Tuesday, March 1st, 2011

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

Posted on Saturday, January 15th, 2011

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

Posted on Saturday, January 15th, 2011

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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Siblings of People with Disabilities: The Next Generation of Supporters

Posted on Friday, January 7th, 2011

From our very own Katie Arnold (starts pg 2 of the latest American Association on Intellectual and Development Disability Gerontology newsletter)- “The sibling relationship is an enduring bond that has a profound influence throughout a person‘s lifetime. Siblings of people … Continue reading →

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Siblings and disabilities

Posted on Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

Scott Pion is a 26-year-old graduate student — and the brother of two men with autism spectrum disorder. In interviews with Sonya Chudgar for The Chapel Hill Herald, Pion talked about the intense needs of his older brother, Matt, and … Continue reading →

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Parallel Lives: Having A Twin With Mental Illness

Posted on Tuesday, January 4th, 2011

Composer Allen Shawn’s twin sister, Mary, was diagnosed with autism and sent to an institution when they were 8 years old. He writes about his relationship with Mary — and his feelings of survivor’s guilt — in a new memoir, … Continue reading →

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Caring for people with disabilities calls for unified efforts

Posted on Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

By Eric Mitchell In response to Mary Paulsen and Carola Zitzmann’s op-ed, ”Developmentally disabled need safe, secure home” (Opinion, Dec. 11), my friend and colleague Laura Boswell and I want to share some information with the thousands of Utahns who … Continue reading →

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How to be a Sister to air on Spokane Public radio

Posted on Wednesday, December 29th, 2010

Forwarded from our friend and author Eileen Garvin, “Hello fellow sibs! Just wanted to share a bit of good news: The friendly folks at KPBX FM in my hometown will be airing the audio version of “How to be a … Continue reading →

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A decision for Apple Valley hockey star: Unique family bond, responsibilities shed light on choices

Posted on Friday, December 17th, 2010

Thanks to my friend Paul for sending along this story: “Cooper,” he cooed, squeezing his unresponsive sibling’s frail shoulder before curling up next to him in bed – a tall, broad-chested athlete beside a small, crooked boy. It’s hard to … Continue reading →

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Siblings Of Sick Kids Learn A Life Lesson Early

Posted on Monday, December 6th, 2010

From our friends at Vanderbilt, courtesy of NPR; Children who have siblings with chronic illnesses or disabilities often find their lives are constantly interrupted by medical emergencies that trump regular kid cares like birthday parties and soccer games. These children … Continue reading →

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