Connection and guidance for adult siblings navigating the evolving role of supporting a brother or sister with a disability.
The 2025 series will focus on resilience, building a good life (developmental disability services, community supports), and planning well for the end of one (future planning, financial and estate planning). More than just information we also want to support sibs to integrate what they learn into current and future life plans by using basic Charting the LifeCourse tools.
Upcoming events.
The monthly gatherings are just over an hour and are designed for learning, practical application, networking, and support. Register by expanding a session below and click on the Register link.
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Creating a Plan for the FutureThe Letter of Intent is a blueprint for a good life. For families supporting someone with I/DD, “Future is Now” is a practical curriculum that builds family communication skills and helps the family gather information needed to plan for the future-TOGETHER! Hear how Hamilton County DD Services uses the curriculum to support Ohio families (including siblings) through the future planning process.
Speakers: Sean Bostic, Family Engagement Coordinator
Dawn Freudenberg, Director of Planning, Innovation and Quality Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services
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The Letter of Intent, and the plan for a good life are in place. Now how do we legally protect and carry-out those plans? Hear how specialized estate and trust planning can ensure the best life for our sibling with I/DD. And hear about considerations and alternatives to guardianship while you gain confidence in your role as a sib as our families age!
Speaker: Derek Graham, Esquire
Principal Philipps and Graham, LLC (Columbus, OH)
Did you miss a SIB Talk? See recorded sessions here!
Intro to Supported Decesion-making
Join Ohio SIBS SIB Talk for this presentation with Celia Schemer - Family Engagement Specialist at UCCEDD, and a co-presenter with lived experience.