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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

Respite offered at June 8 "On the Road"


Published: Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Must enroll in the "On the Road" to take advantage of the free respite

Sooner Success, Rogers and Tulsa counties, is pleased to announce we will be hosting respite at the same time as the June 8 "On the Road" at the Tulsa Tech Lemley Campus. You must be enrolled for the free "On the Road" to take advantage of the free respite that evening from 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

CLASS Tulsa is providing 3 staff therapists as volunteers to help with respite, and additional volunteers include a Skiatook special education teacher, and possibly 3 students who have an interest in helping with children with special needs. Children must be fed before the respite, however, we will have water and cookies. No outside food is allowed to be brought in. We will have games, crafts and movies for the respite attendees.

"On the Road" is an informational event for families, teachers, therapists, child care works or anyone who has or works with a child with special needs. Representatives from DRS, DHS, Oklahoma Disability Law Center, Oklahoma Parents Center, Sooner Success and Tulsa Technology Center will present information in a panelist format with questions from the audience. A free meal will be provided to the "On the Road" attendees, as will as giveaways and 2 door prizes.

For an enrollment for and respite registration form, please email: tonda-ames@ouhsc.edu. Deadline for registering is June 5.

 

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