Tag Archives: SLN

SibNet’s New Cosponsor!

The Sibling Support Project is thrilled to welcome The Sibling Leadership Network as a cosponsor of SibNet. SibNet is the Internet’s first, longest-running, and largest Yahoogroup and Facebook group for adult siblings of people with disabilities. Created in 1996, SibNet … Continue reading

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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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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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Event reminder- The journey ahead: Pathways to Sibhood

Come join us for a day of networking, knowledge, and connections. Learn how to talk about and plan for the future, meet other adults with siblings, hear about ways to stay involved, and share what it feels like as roles and relationships … Continue reading

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For Sisters on International Women’s Day

Dear Sibling Leadership Network Members, As you may already know, today is International Women’s Day, a day that celebrates the achievements and accomplishments of women around the world.   Today means many things. For example, “in different regions [of the … 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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Sibling Leadership Network Testimony for Administration on Developmental Disabilities

On behalf of the national Sibling Leadership Network (SLN), I wish to share with ADD some information about the growing importance of siblings of people with disabilities. Siblings often play a key role in providing natural supports for people with … Continue reading

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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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Ohio SIBS Save the Date

The 11th Annual Ohio Adult Sibling Conference will be Friday and Saturday November 11 & 12, 2011 at the Columbus Airport Marriott Ohio SIBS would like to share an article written by Kate Fialkowski.  Kate and her brother David will … Continue reading

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