As you grow, so does your role—let’s navigate it together so you don’t have to go through it alone.

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Sibling Group

What is OUR Sibling Support Initiative?

Growing up with a brother or sister with a disability comes with both challenges and joys. But we know that siblings often get most of their information from parents—and sometimes, they’re hesitant to ask questions or just need someone else to talk to and share their experiences with.

That’s where our SIBLING SUPPORT comes in! We connect siblings with trained mentors who understand their experiences, provide kid-friendly information about the disability system, and offer a welcoming space to share and connect. With the support of a mentor and friends, no one has to navigate this journey alone.

We’ve partnered with county boards of developmental disabilities to bring sibling support closer to home—because families deserve resources that include everyone. Since 2023, we’ve been working to make sibling programs the norm at every county board in Ohio, and we’re not stopping!

Join us and find the support, connection, and community you deserve. Sign up today!

Red stars show County Board-sponsored sibling programs and Blue stars show additional sibling programs not affiliated with Ohio SIBS

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Find Sibling Support Near YOU!

Find sibling support near you. Contact information or sign-up information is available in the drop-down. For additional assistance contact Dianna Temple: dtemple@ohiosibs.org

Some groups will accept kids from a nearby county.

Want to bring Sibling Support to your area or volunteer with a local group?

Reach out to Ohio SIBS or your local County Board of Developmental Disabilities to get involved and make a difference!

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