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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

Virtual On the Road Webinar - May 14


Published: Friday, May 8, 2020

Virtual On the Road Family Perspective Conference set for May 14, 2020

Sooner SUCCESS, a program of the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center in partnership with Oklahoma Aging Services are planning to host a Virtual On the Road Family Perspective Conference, entitled Supporting Family Caregivers Across the Lifespan: children with special health care needs, adults with disabilities and older adults. The virtual event will be held via Zoom Webinar on May 14, 2020. This On the Road will focus on sharing information across the lifespan, so caregivers who have a child with special health care needs, or caregivers caring for an adult with a disability or an older adult. Valuable information from professionals who work with caregivers.
This webinar is a two-session event with the first session for children birth to 16 years old from 10am to noon and the second session for all ages and older adults from 2pm to 4pm. Caregivers can attend the webinar sessions to learn about what statewide resources, organizations, and supports they might be able to access for their loved one who has a disability or special health care needs. Caregivers may attend one or both sessions.
Conference attendees will be able to receive contact information and helpful statewide resources. With this information it makes it a little easier for the family caregivers to navigate the system to find the supports or resources that meet their family’s needs.

There is no cost to attend the webinar but registration is required. Limited registration spots are available.

To register for the 10am Session (Birth to 16) - https://ouhsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_q1Ib_I2uTiGnhk5ppi2SAQ

To register for the 2pm (All Ages/Older) - https://ouhsc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7LLSrsNwT_Wdd2FFhLpHeg

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