Welcome to Ohio SIBS!

As siblings of people with disabilities, we celebrate the lifelong bond we share and support the unique challenges we face together.

A State Chapter of the Sibling Leadership Network

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Ohio SIBS is a State Chapter of the National Sibling Leadership Network

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Youth Programs Just for Sibs!

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    Sibling Support Groups

    Join SUPPORTING SIBS

    Do you have a brother or sister with a disability? Come hang out, have fun, and meet other kids who understand what it’s like! You’ll play games, do cool activities, and learn more about disabilities—all while making new friends who live nearby and get what you’re going through.

    We’ve teamed up with your local County Board of Developmental Disabilities to make this happen—just for siblings like you!

    Click here to Find Support
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    Attend a Sibling Camp

    Join EMPOWERING YOUNG VOICES Camp

    Do you want to help your brother or sister with a disability—and learn how to be a leader? At Sibling Camps, you’ll build confidence, discover your voice, and learn how to speak up for people with disabilities.

    You’ll make awesome friends from all over who understand what it’s like to be a sib!

    Click here to Learn more
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    Teen Photovoice

    Want to share your story, speak your truth, and connect with other teens who have a sibling with a disability? Teen Photovoice is your chance to use photos, creativity, and real talk to show what it’s like to be a sib.

    Join our upcoming online program—or ask your local sibling group how to bring Teen Photovoice to your area!

    Get involved and make your voice heard.

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Adult Programs & Resources

  • Sibling Summits

    Regional Sibling Summit

    The Sibling Summit is a signature event hosted regionally by Ohio SIBS that brings together siblings of individuals with disabilities from across the state for a day of connection, learning, and empowerment. Designed to address the unique experiences and responsibilities siblings often carry, the Summit offers workshops on future planning, advocacy, caregiving, and self-care. Attendees hear from experts, share personal stories, and build relationships with others who truly understand the sibling experience. Whether you’re new to your role or have supported your sibling for years, the Sibling Summit offers tools, inspiration, and community to help you thrive.

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  • Planning for a Successful Future

    Ohio SIBS and our partners Dr. Meghan Burke at Vanderbilt University, The OSU Nisonger Center & The DEEP Panel are working together on a 5-year grant for Planning a Successful Future. We are asking families and professionals to participate in our research to find systems and resources that can help families plan while also including siblings.

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  • Resources

    Resources for SIBS

    Our Resources curated by Ohio SIBS to guide and support you on your sibling journey. From specialized topics to trusted organizations, these tools are here to help you navigate challenges, plan ahead, and connect with the support you need—every step of the way.

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Who we are

We are Sibs for Life! Here, we connect siblings to the resources, guidance, and opportunities they need to shape their futures and make a lasting impact in the lives of people with disabilities.

Explore the Sibling Bond with the video series What my Sibling Means to me.

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What Our Members are Saying…

  • Hearing other sibs' stories. We're all different and yet so similar.

    Ohio SIBS Workshop Attendee

  • To give her an activity that is her own; to show her that she isn't alone as a sibling of someone with disabilities; and to give her time off.

    Parent of a child enrolled in Sibling Support

  • It’s great to share experiences and resources! Thank you!

    Ohio SIB Workshop Attendee

  • Personal sharing that connected us to each other. Loved it!

    SIB Talk Attendee

  • I like feeling like I'm not the only one who has a sibling with a disability.

    Child (11-year-old) enrolled in Sibling Support

  • She loves connecting with kids in similar situations. She also liked the idea of being able to talk about what's hard about having a sibling with a disability to other kids. She liked that this was just for her an not her brother.

    Parent of a child enrolled in Sibling Support

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