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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 set for Feb. 11 in Claremore


Published: Thursday, February 9, 2017

Rogers County Fair Building

Want to have your child without special needs learn and be around others just like him or her who have a sibling with a special need? If so, make plans to attend the Feb. 11 Rogers County Sibshops in Claremore, from 10 a.m. - noon.

Led by Rogers County OSU Extenstion Family and Consumer Sciences educator, Sibshops is a time for your child without special needs to focus on them, have fun and learn ways to cope with their feelings. Dealing with a sibling can be one of the most annoying aspects of childhood.  However, it canalso lead to one of the most rewarding and influential relationships of our lives.

Sibshops is a program designed to provide peer support and education within a recreational setting for children ages 5-13 who have a sibling with a special need. This months' activities will revolve around the Valentine's Day theme. Penny is also a trained yoga instructor and provides yoga for young children. Past activities have included the appearance of Jerzy the Courthouse Dog and the Rogers County Sheriff's Office Mounted Patrol. This is a free program, and light snacks are provided.

Please RSVP to: tonda-ames@ouhsc.edu

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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