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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

Guthrie Sibshops and Respite


Published: Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Guthrie Fall and Winter Sibshops and Respites scheduled

The fall respite and Sibshop program will be held at the Simple Life Center on Oct. 27th from 12-4.  The Christmas respite and Sibshop will be Dec. 8th at the Simple Life Center on December 8th from 12-4.  To register for either program, contact Brandy Parks at brandy-parks@ouhsc.edu or (405) 431-0709

Sibshops

  • Sibshops are opportunities from brothers and sisters of children with disabilities and special health care needs to obtain peer support and education within a recreational context.
  • The workshops are lively celebrations of the many contributions made by brothers and sisters.
  • Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is sometimes a good thing, a not-so-good-thing and often in between. Sibshops are for siblings, between the ages of 6 and 14, of children with special needs.

Respite

  •  Parents of children with special needs rarely have the opportunity to take a break.   Enjoy this opportunity to have go shopping, have a spa day, take a nap, or just have a break.  Your     child with special needs will have fun playing with their buddy, and exploring the Simple Life Center. 
  • Volunteers and donations are always appreciated.  Contact Brandy Parks, Sooner SUCCESS County Coordinator to let us know how you can help. 

 

 

 

 

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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