Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with disabilities is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing, and for many, somewhere in-between. They reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another — if they are given a chance. Sibshops are peer gatherings that include… Read more »
Search Results for: Sibling support
SIBS – Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sister
www.sibsnetwork.org Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters (S.I.B.S.) champions siblings of people with disabilities in Illinois, offering solidarity and relevant resources to enhance the quality of life for siblings and families alike. We are the Illinois chapter of the national Sibling Leadership Network (SLN).
Support Groups Search Results
[displayResults] Support groups are created when people get together to network and share ideas about how to make life better for themselves or loved ones who have a disability. Some support groups are formed based on a common issue or goal. Other groups develop around a specific disability, like Down syndrome or Autism. There are… Read more »
Advocacy Support Groups
Support groups are created when people get together to network and share ideas about how to make life better for themselves or loved ones who have a disability. Some support groups are formed based on a common issue or goal. Other groups develop around a specific disability, like Down syndrome or Autism. There are also… Read more »
Support Groups
Many support groups exist to help parents cope with the challenges they face in raising a child with disabilities. Sometimes sharing your story with another parent who is dealing with the same issues can help. Often, support groups are formed around a particular disability. National Association for Down Syndrome in the Chicago area is one… Read more »
National Advocacy Organizations / Resources
ABLE National Resource Center The ABLE National Resource Center (ANRC) is a collaborative whose supporters share the goal of accelerating the design and availability of ABLE accounts for the benefit of individuals with disabilities and their families. Academy of Special Needs Planners – Special Needs Answers The purpose of the Academy of Special Needs Planners is… Read more »
Group Specific Advocacy
Asthma Action Plan from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Asthma Action Plan – color coded. Forms for School if Your Child has Asthma – from Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Attention Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder – CHADD CHADD is the nation’s leading non-profit organization serving individuals with ADHD and their families. Aicardi Syndrome Foundation… Read more »
Jewish Child & Family Services – SibShops
Jewish Child & Family Services SibShops Virtual Sibshops offer brothers and sisters of children with a variety of special needs a place to meet other siblings in a relaxed, supportive, and recreational setting. They discuss their common joys and concerns, learn to handle sibling-specific “sticky situations” and have fun! For kids ages 6-12 years old…. Read more »
Faith-Based Organizations and Information
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – Disability Ministries The ELCA’s churchwide disability ministries are ministries “with” people and not ministries “for” or “to” people. Often one focuses on what one can do for a person with a disability; instead, we look to the talents and gifts that we who are persons with disabilities bring to… Read more »