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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

Sibshops Fall Schedule for Rogers County


Published: Tuesday, October 11, 2016

If you live in or near Rogers County your child without special needs is welcome to attend.

  • 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 5 and 13, of children with special needs.
  • If you live near or in Rogers county, you are welcome to attend.
  • Saturday, November 12
    • Location: Rogers County Building on the Fairgrounds
    • Theme: Being Thankful: discuss and share how we are thankful and what we can do to support parents/caregivers
    • Yoga for Children
    • Light snack: Pumpkin Parfaits
  • Saturday, December 10
    • Location: To be Determined
    • Theme: Christmas Holiday
    • Yoga for Children
    • Light snack
    • PLEASE RSVP to: Tonda-ames@ouhsc.edu or call 918-712-0340

Upcoming Events

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