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Oklahoma Sibling Leadership Network

OKSIBS is a recognized chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network

Sooner SUCCESS launched OKSIBS in 2017 and is now an official recognized chapter of (SLN) - www.siblingleadership.org.  SLN is a national nonprofit based out of Chicago, IL and is dedicated to providing support and information to siblings of people with disabilities across the lifespan. 

This program is for adult siblings that have grown up with a brother or sister with special needs.  We are currently looking for adult siblings to get together with other adult siblings in a relaxed social environment.  If you are interested to learn more, please contact sooner-success@ouhsc.edu. 

News

Northeast Oklahoma Transition Team Meetings


Published: Sunday, November 29, 2015

If you are a special education teacher, counselor, paraprofessional or a state government employee who helps families with transition or human services, please consider joining the Northeast Oklahoma Transition Team.

The group meets five times a year to discuss issues surrounding transition from high school for special needs children, and to hear resources from various state and local agencies. They are also in the process of planning a training/workshop for families and professional in early 2016. Plans are being made at this time and updates will be provided on this website.

The group meets monthly at 9 a.m., at Northeast Technology Center Pryor Campus on the third Friday of each month. Discussions are  currently underway if there will be a December meeting.

 For more information contact: tonda-ames@ouhsc.edu or Terri Schrader at TSchrader@okdrs.gov

Ways community members can get involved

Join Oklahoma Sibling Leadership Network

  • Are visitors welcome? yes
  • Process for joining group? Come to the meeting.

Become a Member

Sooner SUCCESS is committed to supporting our Siblings of all ages. This initiative is specifically for our older siblings that are no longer participating in Sibshops. Members can include siblings, friends, spouses, and those that recognize the importance of supporting siblings.  

If you are interested in learning more about this initiative, please contact sooner-success@ouhsc.edu