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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

Several upcoming conferences and workshops dates


Published: Friday, July 15, 2016

Information provided by: OUHSC Focus Facts

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

 

July 18

ABA Provider Workshop:  Navigating Oklahoma’s Autism Insurance Coverage

With William H. Edwards, MS, BCBA, 1 p.m.

Autism Speaks, 2 locations:

 

OUHSC College of Allied Health

1200 North Stonewall Avenue

Room 205

OKC, OK

 

OUHSC  Schusterman Campus

41st and Yale Ave.

Learning Center Building, Room 138

Tulsa, OK

 

July 20

Teen & Adult Self-Advocacy Workshop 5 “Healthy Living,” 6-8 p.m.
Down Syndrome Association of Central Oklahoma (DSACO)
Open to teens and young adults (16 and up) with all developmental disabilities.
5813 S. Robinson Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73109
Click here to register.

Aug 5

Autism Conference

featuring Dr. Temple Grandin, author of  The Way I See It

Future Horizons, Inc.
Oklahoma Christian University, Garvey Center

Hardeman Auditorium,
2501 E Memorial Road,
Edmond, Oklahoma, 73136
Click here for more information

Aug 8-9

Developing and Implementing Effective Schoolwide Practices

Center for Disabilities and Heartland Genetics Services Collaborative

Aimed at elementary school nurses.
August 8th (1-5 p.m.), August 9th (8-12 p.m.),
Hilton Kansas City Airport Hotel
8801 NW 112 St, Kansas City, MO 64153
Click here for more information.

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