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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

Family Fun Day at Bennie's Barn and Equine Center Huge SUCCESS


Published: Monday, October 17, 2016

Sooner SUCCESS recently partnered with their coalition members and the Bennie's Barn Equine Center to design and create the first Sensory Trail Ride in the state of Oklahoma.  The executiver director of Bennie's Barn, Chip Baker, originally brought the idea of the sensory trail to the coalition has a potential project and the with the leadership of Sooner SUCCESS coordinator Deana Wilson, the coalition immediately embraced the idea and contributed interactive station ideas, man hours to create the stations, and collaboration to raise funds for the trail through community donations and sponsors.  Everything culminated in a wonderful ribbon cutting ceremony with the Enid Chamber of Commerce Ambassodors to officially open the trail on October 8th, 2016.  In addition to wagon rides through the new trail, the day also offered lots of family friendly fun - interaction with the center's horses, a BBQ lunch, the Imagination playground, a silent auction, visits with Miss Olivia, the pot beliied pig and lots of fun games for the kids.

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Join Oklahoma Sibling Leadership Network

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  • 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