The Sibling Leadership Network

This episode we discuss more about self-care and have a guided practice, just for sibs! SLN's Communications Consultant, Patricia Repolda , tells us all about SLN's new sibling self-care toolkit & workbook .  Then Kaley Day of Rocky Mountain Sibs guides us through a guided meditation specifically for sibs.    Access the transcript of this episode here. Acceda a la transcripción en es...

Certified Sexuality Educator, Terri Couwenhoven , discusses barriers for our siblings with disabilities getting sex education and gives us some great resources and advice to help us support our siblings who are seeking romance. Access the transcript of this episode here. Acceda a la transcripción en español. " Listening and helping your sib feel heard are really important"  — Terri Couwe...

This month, we speak with the Director of Advocacy for the Autistic Self Advocacy Network , Zoe Gross, all about plain language; what it is, why it's important and where and how to ask for it.  Access the transcript of this episode here. Acceda a la transcripción en español. " Get things out of the subtext of what you’re saying and into the plain text."  — Zoe Gross "Become awa...

This month, Founder of the Natalie Project , Julie Neward, shares her story, discusses statistics and causes of sexual assault in the disability community and tells us about how we can advocate for change with our siblings. PLEASE NOTE: This podcast episode is about sexual assault and may contain content that is unsuitable for listeners under the age of 18 and may contain triggers for some listene...

This month, we talk with Harriet Redman, founder of one of SLN's first chapters, Wisconsibs, and founder of SLN's newest chapter, Oregon Sibs, Nikki Donnelly.  We discuss why sib meeting spaces are so important and how you can get involved or start your own chapter. Access the transcript of this episode here. Acceda a la transcripción en español. " The power in having people in your...

This month, we speak with the SLN's Co-Chairs of Policy and Advocacy, Tiffany Banks and Nina Bihani.  We discuss why advocacy is so important for sibs, the many ways sibs can get involved in policy & advocacy, the challenges siblings face in policymaking and current issues being worked on by sibs. Access the transcript of this episode here. Acceda a la transcripción en español " If y...

This month we speak with the SLN's new Executive Director, Kaitlin McNamara, about her sibling experience, resources she has found helpful and her vision for the future of the sibling movement at SLN.  Access the transcript of this episode here. Acceda a la transcripción en español " We have to be having some very serious conversations about what we want the next 40 years to look like an...

This month, we speak with sib-in-laws Sumithra Murthy and Cory Hartman about their experiences as sib-in-laws and hear their advice for sibs and potential future sib-in-laws. Access the transcript of this episode here. Acceda a la transcripción en español " We are the people who are insiders, outsiders." — Sumithra Murthy " This is new to us" — Cory Hartman Resources in this ep...

In this special National Siblings Day 2023 episode we hear the stories of 2 siblings with different backgrounds and ask them about their visions for the sibling community. We are joined by social work doctoral student Aaron Quick who is the Public Policy Fellow on the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, and by Social Impact Consultant, Sukanya Mukherjee. Access the transcript of this ep...

This month we talk about Sibshops; what they are and why you should be involved.  Our guests today are past Sibshop participant and leader of the SLN Tennessee chapter, TABS , Emma Shouse, Emily Holl of the Sibling Support Project , past participant Rachel Patterson and past Sibshop facilitator, Tina Prochaska. Access the transcript of this episode here. Acceda a la transcripción en español "...

This month we discuss mental health issues and resources for sibs with sib and psychologist, Emily Graesser. Access the transcript here. Acceda a la transcripción en español Join the SLN for our FREE Mindfulness program! "You are as deserving of compassion, and support and help and health and well being, as your sib. And in fact, you're going to do a better job with your sib if you'...

We kick off 2023 by speaking about sibs and access to technology with one of our past Chairs and Associate Research Professor at the University of Kansas, Shea Tanis .  Resources: SLN Endorses The Declaration of The Rights of People with Cognitive Disabilities to Technology and Information Access Technology First Self-Determination Assistive Technology Acts Digital Equity Act State Assistive Techn...

This month we speak with Social Policy Researcher,  Ariella Meltzer, about the similarities and differences in sibling support all over the world.  Access the transcript of this episode here. Acceda a la transcripción en español Resources and terms mentioned in this episode: Contact Ariella Meltzer at: Email: a.meltzer@unsw.edu.au Twitter LinkedIn Publications from Ariella’s research are available...

This month we discuss challenges and blessings unique to sibs in the Baby Boomer and Gen X generations and hear some amazing advice and words of wisdom.  Our guests are Lynne Calloway and Barbara Corley of SilverSibs. Access the transcript of this episode here. Resources and terms mentioned in this episode: Sibling Leadership Network Silver Sibs Ohio SIBS Hamilton county DD services Charting the L...

Our Executive Director, Katie Arnold joins us to talk about why voting is so important to our community and gives some ideas and resources to help you and your siblings to get out there and vote. Access the transcript of this episode here. Resources and terms mentioned in this episode: The SLN's Voting Center SABE: Self Advocates Becoming Empowered The Arc Voting Resources The American Associ...

In lieu of the SLN’s 15th Anniversary Celebration in October 2022, this month, we are joined by our Executive Director, Katie Arnold to talk about the history of the sibling movement, our current struggles and SLN’s vision for siblings in the future. Transcript of this episode Resources discussed in this episode: SLN Mission Statement Sign Up for SLN News and Get Involved SLN State Chapters SLN Pa...

This month we discuss financial planning for siblings with  Colorado State Treasurer and brother, Dave Young and Founder and President of Oak Wealth Advisors and brother,  Mike Walther. Access the transcript of this episode here. Resources mentioned in this episode: Vestlife Highlights: “I entered elected office because my sister was struggling to get essential services." -Dave Young “Find th...

Disability Rights Activist, Emily Ladau joins us to talk about self-advocacy, sibling support and her book, Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally . Transcript of this episode Resources discussed in this episode: Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally Emily's Ladau: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram SLN Se...

This month we speak with three sibling employment experts to discuss sib employment and how we can best support and advocate with our siblings with disabilities.  Our guests are: Ryan Rotundo, Sibling, Manager of Employment Programs at the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) ( rrotundo@ndss.org ) Byran Dai , Sibling, CEO and Co-founder of Daivergent   ( bdai@daivergent.com ) Mike Carmody, Siblin...

In this episode we discuss spirituality for sibs and supports for our siblings with disabilities to participate in faith-based communities.  Our guests are Dr. Sarah Hall from the Institute on Community Integration, University of Minnesota and Texas A&M doctoral student Sehrish Shikarpurya. Access the transcript of this episode here. Highlights: “Her dedication is inspiring for me and kind of...

In this special National Siblings Day 2022 episode we hear the diverse stories of 3 siblings with very different backgrounds and explore how peer support has played a vital role in their sibling journeys. We are joined by SLN's Board of Directors Chair, Shawnnita Buckner, SLN's Board of Directors Secretary, Stephanie Lanham and Co-Founder of Saarthi sibling support group, Piyush Mishra....

In this episode we discuss some ways that siblings of individuals with disabilities can experience grief & loss throughout their lives.  We also discuss various resources and methods for dealing with different forms of grief & loss.  The sibs also share some of their favorite memories with their siblings that they have lost. "When my brother passed away I felt immediately lost. Not ju...

This month we discuss what caregiving looks like for siblings from long distances with sibling advocates. We are joined by former SLN Board President, Pat Carver, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee Co-Chair, Atikah Bagawan, and Peter Edmonson.   We discuss challenges unique to caregiving for our siblings with disabilities from a distance and the siblings share advice for any other sibs st...

In this episode we discuss some challenges and resources for siblings taking on multiple caregiving roles with Director of the Sibling Support Project , Emily Holl and Dr. Meghan Burke from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Transcript for this episode SLN's January 2022 SIBPOSIUM 1/24/22 Sibling Support Project Sibnet Sib20 Sibteen BIPOC Sibling Roundtable Series SLN COVID-19 Resou...

We sit down with self-care professionals Shruti Tekwani, Kaley Day & Aubrey Thorton to discuss what self-care is for siblings, how the holidays can impact us and helpful tips to get your own self-care routine started.  This episode's transcript Resources discussed in this podcast: The Arc of the United States ( Colorado ) Rocky Mountain Sibs Massachusetts Siblings Support Network SLN COVI...