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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. 

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Oklahoma Youth Leadership Forum


Published: Friday, February 12, 2016

Application Information For Oklahoma Youth Leadership Forum

A select group of teenagers, among the Oklahoman teens who have developmental disabilities, are invited to attend the annual Youth Leadership Forum every year in June.

To be eligible to attend, a student must be an Oklahoma resident in 10th or 11th grade, returning to high school for the next school year, and have a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The application deadline is early March, and all eligible students are encouraged to apply.

Click the link to print an application form, or call the Oklahoma Developmental Disabilities Council office at (405) 521-4984, or 1-800-836-4470 toll-free, to request an application.

http://www.okddc.ok.gov/application_ylf.html
 


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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