FAMILY SUPPORT
SIBSHOPS
Sibshops is a sibling support activity. Sibshops acknowledge that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, others a not-so-good thing, and for many, somewhere in-between. They reflect a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one another — if they are given a chance. Sibshops are a spirited mix of new games (designed to be unique, off-beat, and appealing to a wide ability range), new friends, and discussion activities. The Sibshop curriculum is used throughout the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Iceland, Japan, New Zealand, Guatemala, Mexico, and Argentina. The Sibshops facilitator, Ashley Stone, has been certified by The Sibling Support Project as a facilitator. She herself has a sibling with a developmental disability. She is also a Special Education Teacher in Wake County. Meetings are held the second Friday of the month at Laurel Hills Community Center. Dinner (usually pizza) is served.
TEEN TO ADULTHOOD
As your child with disabilities becomes a teenager and young adult, a new set of issues begin to emerge in every area of development including social, emotional, safety issues, recreational, financial, housing, vocational, and advocacy concerns. Are you ready for the “next step” with your child? Join other parents/caregivers every second Saturday of the month for morning conversations with public and private sector disability professionals, and more importantly, with parents like yourself. We’ll have focused conversations on topics related to transition into adulthood as, together, we take the next step in our children’s lives as they become adults with disabilities. This program is facilitated by Kathy Honeyman. Kathy is a parent of a teen with developmental disabilities. For more information on this program, or to be added to the mailing list, please contact Kathy at Honeymank@earthlink.net.
For More Information Contact:
Jennifer Tabery
Recreation Program Specialist
Parks and Recreation Department
2401 Wade Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-807-5402
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