The Sibling Leadership Network

✨ Our friends at The Sibling Support Project will close their online Sibshops Facilitator Certification Training for summer updates. Their last training will take place May 4-27. Don't miss the opportunity to be certified and ready to run Sibshops in your community as soon as this summer!
Learn more and register at https://tinyurl.com/onlineSFT.

✨ Ohio SIBS invites you to a powerful one-day program designed specifically for siblings of individuals with disabilities—whether you’re currently a caregiver or advocate, just beginning to explore your role in future planning, or simply looking to connect with other siblings, this event is for you.

Please visit their website for more info and to register:
https://www.ohiosibs.org/events/sibling-summit-cleveland

Navigating responsibility and the future isn’t something that can simply be set aside.

✨ Listen to more of Kaitlin’s story on the Sib as a Human Podcast and explore more voices from siblings in our community.

https://sibasahuman.substack.com/podcast

✨ This is a virtual space designed just for you. Join us at our Virtual Sib Empowerment Meet-Up on Saturday, May 2nd from 11 am to 12 pm ET.

REGISTER HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfaeG3bSXbksSKUyBbZP5xZ6zfmamYW7o3bJ6gUnt0at3XLbg/viewform?zlinkid=5834a46e-e6d2-41f6-8413-a32e3432b623

✨ Chicagoland Sibling Meet Up (Virtual)

Join (Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters) for a meaningful evening of connection, conversation, and community with siblings who share a unique and powerful bond.

Whether you’re supporting a brother or sister with a disability now, preparing for the future, or navigating life after loss—this space is for you.

This virtual meet up brings together siblings from across the Chicagoland area (but all from Illinois are welcome) to:

✨ Connect with others who “get it”
✨ Share stories, experiences, and insights
✨ Find support in a welcoming, judgment-free space
✨ Build relationships that last beyond the conversation

You don’t need to have it all figured out—just come as you are.
Bring a beverage, snack, or dinner for this social event

Date: May 3rd
Time: 5:00 PM
Location: Virtual (join from anywhere)
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iIZvIS6QQVSafJuHNc2Gsw #/registration

S.I.B.S. believes siblings are one of the most important—and often overlooked—supports in the lives of people with disabilities. This meet up is about centering you.

🤍 Sibling relationships can be complex. Sometimes, love doesn’t always look like closeness, but it’s there all the same.

Read Andrea’s story and explore more voices from siblings in our community.
✨ https://siblingleadership.org/2026/04/09/stories-from-siblings-national-siblings-day-2026/?zlinkid=7aa753fe-c9a1-4e36-abdf-cb54ab09db81

💭 As a sibling, what has your experience taught you about finding your own sense of steadiness?

Read Cheryl & James’ story and explore more voices from siblings in our community. ✨
https://siblingleadership.org/2026/04/09/stories-from-siblings-national-siblings-day-2026/?zlinkid=f599114f-628b-4560-9efa-2732a99d510e

Sometimes, being a sibling means learning to carry things quietly. Read Yasmeen’s story and explore more voices from siblings in our community.

https://siblingleadership.org/2026/04/09/stories-from-siblings-national-siblings-day-2026/?zlinkid=115c3a84-2c9a-4684-8181-eb44f3298876

💭 As a sibling, what is something your experience has taught you about yourself - something you may not have recognized at the time?

Read Jack’s story and explore more voices from siblings in our community. ✨ Link in bio.

💭 For siblings, connection can take many forms… when have you felt most connected to your brother or sister?

Read Amelia & Celeste’s story and explore more voices from siblings in our community. ✨

https://siblingleadership.org/2026/04/09/stories-from-siblings-national-siblings-day-2026/?zlinkid=cd73b615-f3e6-4507-b134-a309ca2a96d8