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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

New Best Buddies Chapter at University of Oklahoma


Published: Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Forming friendships, changing lives: Best Buddies program brings peers, people with disabilities together to create bonds

NORMAN — Grey Garrett and Case Kinnett are beginning to become buddies. Their first step was meeting at a dinner in Norman, learning more about each other and, later, posing with props for silly pictures. From there, they'll plan when to hang out again......
By Sharla Bardin For The Oklahoman

Read the full story here:  http://newsok.com/forming-friendships-changing-lives-best-buddies-program-brings-peers-people-with-disabilities-together-to-create-bonds/article/5573085

Published: November 23, 2017 5:00 AM CDT

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