Indiana Network of Genetic Counselors

 Indiana Network of Genetic Counselors

 

2006 Sibshops

A program just for brothers and sisters of kids with special needs!

Young Sibshop is an event designed especially for brothers and sisters, ages 4-7 or ages 8-13, of children with specialhealth and developmental needs. Sibshops celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of kids with special needs while providing opportunities for peer support. Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is sometimes a good thing, sometimes a not-so-good thing, and sometims somewhere in between. Parents are encouranged to eat lunch with their child and participate in afternoon activities.

Ages: 4-7 years
Ages: 8-13 years
Dates: March 4, 2006 Jan. 14, 2006
July 29, 2006 April 22, 2006
Nov. 4, 2006 July 8, 2006
Oct. 14, 2006
Time: 10:00am-1:00pm 10:00am-2:00 pm
Location:
Easter Seals Crossroads
4740 Kingsway Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Cost:
$10 for one sibling or $15 for two or more siblings

To register:
     call Christina Rogers at (317) 274-2964 / 1-888-365-2022 toll free
    or click HERE for a registration form

Sponsors:

Easter Seals         Riley Hospital         Indiana Parent Information Network

 

Here’s what kids say about Sibshops:
“At Sibshops you get to meet other brothers and sisters of kids with special needs.”

“Sibshops have outrageous games!”

“At Sibshops you can talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a brother or sister who has special needs.”

“Sibshops are a place to learn about cool things.”

“Sibshops have great cooking activities!”

Page updated on- June 23, 2006

 
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