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March 13, 2012 Sarah Hall, Ph.D., Ashland University Tom Fish, Ph.D., Ohio State University
www.siblingleadership.org
Mission: To provide siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, support, and tools to advocate with their brothers and sisters and to promote the issues important to them and their entire families.
Background
Founded in 2007, the SLN has held annual
Partnership
Key partnerships include:
Sibling Support Project Self Advocates Becoming Empowered The Arc AutismNOW, a national initiative of The Arc
State Chapters
Alabama
DC
Georgia Illinois
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
For more information on how to start a state chapter of the SLN, contact Ashley Coulter at ashley.coulter@Vanderbilt.edu.
http://www.facebook.com/siblingleadership
Email info@siblingleadership.org
Ohio SIBS
Ohio SIBS (Special Initiatives for Brothers
and Sisters) is a program designed to empower adult siblings of people with developmental disabilities by supplying information about services, supports, resources, and quality outcomes.
Ohio SIBS provides education and training in
Ohio SIBS
Tom Fish organized the first conference in
2001 for siblings across the state. Ohio SIBS became a nonprofit organization in 2011. Diverse board of 15 members from across the state In process of hiring an executive director Holds regional information sessions
A group of sibling advocates meet with U.S. Senator Edward M. Kennedy, who was also a sibling.
to create an environment where adult siblings can gather together to share family experiences, develop new relationships, obtain relevant information, and be recognized as an integral part of the familys success.
Attendees have heard presentations from state and
national IDD professionals, educators, and politicians. Attendees also enjoy meeting other adult siblings and exploring topical areas of interest.
Importance of Siblings
Longest life relationship Often have unique insights and
perspectives
Able to provide a continuum of support
and information
to adult life
Students prepare for
Listen Ask questions Ask open ended questions Be open to any response or feeling Dont make assumptions Connect to other siblings Realize things might change Involve them in planning Keep them informed and updated
students with autism and other disabilities and their siblings will explore transition topics and enjoy recreation and leisure activities together. The retreat will help promote awareness, understanding, and dialogue about transition and develop self-awareness and confidence for students and their siblings.
Contact Information
Sarah Hall Ph.D., Ashland University
sahall@ashland.edu
thomas.fish@osumc.edu, 614-685-8723
Ohio SIBS
www.ohiosibs.com