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 español. "It empowers you to make choices that align with your values" —Patricia Repolda ...

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 Couwenhoven Resources in this episode: Terri Couwenhoven MS, CSEElevatus trainingsDiversities in sexuality ...

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 awake to the wonderful world that is plain language and spot all the places that it can be brought into your l...

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 listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Access the transcript of this episode here. Acceda a...

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 community that can help you navigate through this sib life." —Nikki Donnelly "Don’t give up…there’...