Sibling Symposiums:
Siblings with a Mission organizes and hosts Sibling Symposiums on a national level to help siblings and families find a strong network of support, as well as to celebrate and raise awareness of the unique aspect of the sibling voice. Sibling Symposiums offer support to families and connect families to resources through 1.) presentations on the sibling experience, 2.) sibling workshops for siblings and sibling supporters, and 3.) resource fairs where siblings and families can connect with support groups that serve individuals in the special needs community.
Sibling Symposiums are open to siblings of all ages, as well as sibling supporters (parents, family, friends, health care providers, etc.) of all backgrounds. By organizing Sibling Symposiums, we hope to
1.) Support Siblings and Families,
2.) Help Families Form a Strong Network of Support,
3.) Raise Awareness of the Unique Sibling Experience To Others
Learn more about our previous Sibling Symposiums here:
July 21, 2018 - Siblings with a Mission hosted our 2nd Sibling Symposium at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. Over 100 people registered and attended the event! At the Symposium, siblings and families were able to meet each other and exchange stories through sibling workshops, a resource fair, and a sibling panel. There was also a presentation on the sibling experience given by Katie Arnold, Executive Director of the national Sibling Leadership Network. The stories shared at the event highlighted what it is like to have a brother or sister with special needs and were compiled in a book given to attendees to take home. There was also an award ceremony where we recognized the young siblings in attendance! Watch the video to see what took place at the Symposium and what siblings had to say here.
Siblings with a Mission organizes and hosts Sibling Symposiums on a national level to help siblings and families find a strong network of support, as well as to celebrate and raise awareness of the unique aspect of the sibling voice. Sibling Symposiums offer support to families and connect families to resources through 1.) presentations on the sibling experience, 2.) sibling workshops for siblings and sibling supporters, and 3.) resource fairs where siblings and families can connect with support groups that serve individuals in the special needs community.
Sibling Symposiums are open to siblings of all ages, as well as sibling supporters (parents, family, friends, health care providers, etc.) of all backgrounds. By organizing Sibling Symposiums, we hope to
1.) Support Siblings and Families,
2.) Help Families Form a Strong Network of Support,
3.) Raise Awareness of the Unique Sibling Experience To Others
Learn more about our previous Sibling Symposiums here:
July 21, 2018 - Siblings with a Mission hosted our 2nd Sibling Symposium at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. Over 100 people registered and attended the event! At the Symposium, siblings and families were able to meet each other and exchange stories through sibling workshops, a resource fair, and a sibling panel. There was also a presentation on the sibling experience given by Katie Arnold, Executive Director of the national Sibling Leadership Network. The stories shared at the event highlighted what it is like to have a brother or sister with special needs and were compiled in a book given to attendees to take home. There was also an award ceremony where we recognized the young siblings in attendance! Watch the video to see what took place at the Symposium and what siblings had to say here.
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July 15, 2017 - Siblings with a Mission hosted our first ever Sibling Symposium at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, OH. Over 120 people from all over Ohio and Kentucky registered and attended! There were speeches on various topics related to sibling support, a panel presentation on the sibling experience throughout the life course, sibling workshops for siblings ages 7-16, and a resource fair where siblings and families could connect with support groups and organizations (such as the Sibling Leadership Network, OhioSIBS, A Kid Again, Hamilton County DD, Clermont County DD, and much more!) that serve families around the country. To learn more about the event, please see our flyer, watch our video here, and view our photo gallery!
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Siblings with a Mission is a non-profit, 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.
