| Who Should Attend? Siblings of individuals with disabilities
This event will help you-
- Meet other sibs
- Identify knowledge gaps and understand your future role as a sibling
- Plan proactively and connect with others on similar journeys
- Access expert guidance and resources
- Support your sibling while planning your own life
Sibling Summit Schedule Door prizes after each session!
- 9:30am - 10:15am Breakfast & Registration (sponsored by the Cuyahoga County Board of DD)
- 10:15am - Introduction to Ohio SIBS
- 10:30 am - Your Story Matters - Share what it's like to be a Sib and meet other siblings in your region.
- 11:15 am - The Sibling Care Transition - Learn from other siblings about what happened when they faced a major life transition—when their parents could no longer provide support to their sibling with a disability.
- 11:30 am - Sibs for Life quiz - Take a quiz that identifies what you need to know to feel prepared for a care transition or to become a better advocate or support system to your sibling.
- 12:00pm - Lunch (sponsored by the Cuyahoga County Board of DD)
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm - Roundtables - Information and resources specifically for siblings to provide them with the tools that they need to start their journey or support their sibling.
Derek Graham (attorney) - Future planning, Guardianship & Supported Decision-making Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities - Disability System Information & Housing Support for your Sib Lynne Calloway & Barb Sapharas - Charting a Vision for the Future & Caregiver support
Join your fellow sibs for a social hour at 4:30 PM over at Kitchen Social! Kitchen Social 211 Park Ave Suite 115, Beachwood, OH 44122 |
