by ADMIN | Jan 26, 2023 | BIPOC Siblings, Events, News, Super Siblings
Super Sibshops!
It is time for our super siblings to have the support they deserve in order to live their best life. Often siblings do not realize the power of connecting with other siblings until they experience it.
Offering Sibshops in Southwest Atlanta. Sibshops are lively celebrations of the many contributions made by the brothers and sisters of kids with special needs. They acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing, and for many somewhere in between. They reflect the belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another, if they are given the chance. Sibshops are offered to Sibs 8 to 17 years of age.
FAQ’s
When a child becomes ill, the entire family is affected. Sibshops provide support and guidance to siblings of children with special medical or developmental needs. Siblings are encouraged to share the challenges and celebrate the joys with brothers and sisters in similar situations.
Sibshops combine information and discussion activities with games, art projects and more. It is also an opportunity for siblings to share the challenges and celebrate the joys with brothers and sisters in similar situations
Sibshops are run by a team of people who have professional and, in some cases, personal understanding of the impact a child’s illness or disability can have on family members. Equally important, they all have great kid skills! Both Sibshops sometimes have “junior facilitators” who are sibs in their later teen years. Jeniece Stewart is the founder of Special Needs Siblings, mother of 7, and coordinates the program.
Sibshops take place 2nd Sunday of the month during the school year, groups have different times based on grade.
Sibshops are held at Prime Theory Wellness, 2312 Benjamin E. Mays Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30311
by ADMIN | Jan 26, 2023 | Events, News, Parents, Super Siblings
by ADMIN | Feb 11, 2022 | Articles, Events, News
Come join Special Needs Siblings for a night of basketball fun! Every ticket donates $5 to the organization. Thank you for your support!
Who?
Atlanta Hawks vs. Indiana Pacers
When?
Sunday, March 13th at 7:30 PM
Doors open at 6:15 PM
Where?
State Farm Arena
1 State Farm Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Buying Tickets:
Purchase Tickets Here
Ticket prices include a $10 concessions credit that can be used during the game. For every ticket purchased, $5 will be given back to Special Needs Siblings. Help support the organization and enjoy a night of basketball fun! Furthermore, all who purchase tickets through the above link will be invited to a pre-game panel hosted by Special Needs Siblings. More details will follow in the coming weeks.
by ADMIN | Oct 11, 2021 | BIPOC Siblings, Events, Parents, Uncategorized
BIPOC Mental Health Roundtable
Special Needs Siblings is excited to join forces with Pantherum Marketing and The Prime Theory Company to introduce the BIPOC Mental Health Roundtable Series.
An estimated 26% of Americans ages 18 and older — about 1 in 4 adults — suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder in a given year. We know that these numbers have steadily increased during the pandemic. Additionally, the BIPOC community is disproportionately receiving less medical assistance to combat these life threatening issues.
We will host a panel of professionals, advocates and individuals with a wealth of experience in Mental Health that will include a live Q&A open to the public to provide resources and much more!
October 28, 2021 at 7pm!
Register now on Eventbrite!
by ADMIN | May 21, 2021 | Events
STRENGTH THROUGH CONNECTION
June 18-19, 2021
Post-conference sessions offered on June 22, 23, and 24
An All Virtual Experience
Registration now open!
by ADMIN | Apr 21, 2021 | Events
May 7th is the Deadline for The SLN Equity and Inclusion Scholarship Fund!
The SLN Equity and Inclusion Scholarship Fund was launched in April of 2021 to remove financial barriers for siblings from all walks of life to attend our national conference. Through the generosity of donors to the SLN Scholarship Fund, scholarships will be provided for attendance to the Sibling Leadership Network Conference on June 18 and 19, 2021 as well as the post-conference workshops.
These scholarships will cover the cost of conference registration. Please note that we have a limited number of scholarships available. We ask that you apply for this scholarship if you are committed to attending the Conference.
- Deadline to Apply: May 7th, 2021 by 11:59pm
- Applicants will be notified of their acceptance by May 21st. Scholarship awardees will receive a promo code to use to register for the conference sessions at no charge.
Complete applications online by May 7th here:
https://forms.gle/6XFEWrKSVy8sXFrS6