Hello,
Thank you for reading about Siblings with a Mission. Our goal is to serve and support siblings of individuals with special needs. Through video conversations, sibling workshops, and articles posted on our website, we hope to inspire siblings to spread awareness of special needs and teach communities that people with special needs can have fun and enjoy life, too.
We understand that if you do not have a family member or friend with a disability, you may not know what to do when you encounter someone "different." That's why we are here to help.
First, we hope to teach communities about special needs. If you want to learn more about Autism, Down Syndrome, and rare diseases such as Mucopolysaccharidosis, you have come to the right place. Simply read our Education and Awareness pages located in each Sibling Support Group.
We also want to teach people what to do when they meet someone who looks or sounds "different." For example, you are walking in the mall and you see someone with a disability. What should you do? Should you smile? Offer help?
Here are some helpful tips to remember:
1) It's okay to be curious, just don't stare
2) Ask questions. Instead of making comments or staring blankly, ask someone about his or her disability. This shows that you are genuinely interest in understanding someone's disability. But remember, some people may be shy or may not want to talk about their disability.
3) It's always best to smile and move on
4) Help if needed - but ask first
5) Understand that people communicate in different ways. You may see people with hearing aids or computerized talking devices (such as a message board or iPad).
6) Know that wheelchairs are not over-sized strollers.
7) Understand that people are not glued to their wheelchairs and some people can walk. It just may be easier to use a wheelchair out in public.
8) People with disabilities can have fun and laugh, too!
If you have questions, feel free to contact us. If you want to receive more information and helpful tips like the ones above, join our newsletter here and like us on Facebook!
Thanks,
The Team at Siblings with a Mission
Siblings with a Mission is an international organization established to serve and support siblings of individuals with special needs. All images are found on Google images and are solely used for education purposes. The stories and advice provided by Siblings with a Mission are not to be replaced by professional advice and counseling but to be considered as an additional source of support.
Thank you for reading about Siblings with a Mission. Our goal is to serve and support siblings of individuals with special needs. Through video conversations, sibling workshops, and articles posted on our website, we hope to inspire siblings to spread awareness of special needs and teach communities that people with special needs can have fun and enjoy life, too.
We understand that if you do not have a family member or friend with a disability, you may not know what to do when you encounter someone "different." That's why we are here to help.
First, we hope to teach communities about special needs. If you want to learn more about Autism, Down Syndrome, and rare diseases such as Mucopolysaccharidosis, you have come to the right place. Simply read our Education and Awareness pages located in each Sibling Support Group.
We also want to teach people what to do when they meet someone who looks or sounds "different." For example, you are walking in the mall and you see someone with a disability. What should you do? Should you smile? Offer help?
Here are some helpful tips to remember:
1) It's okay to be curious, just don't stare
2) Ask questions. Instead of making comments or staring blankly, ask someone about his or her disability. This shows that you are genuinely interest in understanding someone's disability. But remember, some people may be shy or may not want to talk about their disability.
3) It's always best to smile and move on
4) Help if needed - but ask first
5) Understand that people communicate in different ways. You may see people with hearing aids or computerized talking devices (such as a message board or iPad).
6) Know that wheelchairs are not over-sized strollers.
7) Understand that people are not glued to their wheelchairs and some people can walk. It just may be easier to use a wheelchair out in public.
8) People with disabilities can have fun and laugh, too!
If you have questions, feel free to contact us. If you want to receive more information and helpful tips like the ones above, join our newsletter here and like us on Facebook!
Thanks,
The Team at Siblings with a Mission
Siblings with a Mission is an international organization established to serve and support siblings of individuals with special needs. All images are found on Google images and are solely used for education purposes. The stories and advice provided by Siblings with a Mission are not to be replaced by professional advice and counseling but to be considered as an additional source of support.
