The Arc is embarking on an exciting new initiative to involve siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) at every level of our organization. We recently announced a new partnership with the national Sibling Leadership Network (SLN) and launched our own National Sibling Council to give siblings more opportunities to connect with each other and with The Arc in recognition and celebration of their unique relationship with their brothers and sisters. The leadership and involvement of siblings is critical to ensuring the full inclusion and participation of their loved ones in all aspects of life. And siblings have the power to impact policy, service deliver and the quality of life for millions of Americans with I/DD if they are actively involved in the movement.
In addition to activities created from this partnership, we want siblings to be a part of our National Sibling Council, which will become a broad network of siblings supporting the advocacy and programmatic efforts of The Arc at all levels. Members of this council will not only receive the benefits of membership that your chapter and our national organization already provide, but will become part of The Arc’s leadership, participating in ad-hoc committees, task forces and face-to-face and online networking opportunities. The council will offer support and guidance and give members the chance to shape programs and offerings unique to their role as a sibling.
Siblings unite! The Arc has established a National Sibling Council just for you.
Become a member of ARC FAYETTE & join The Arc’s National Sibling Council.
Find out more @ The Arc’s new partnership with The Sibling Leadership Network & join our National Sibling Council.
