SC ADULT SIBLING LEADERSHIP NETWORK

The SibNet Listserv

The SibNet is a listserv for adult siblings. It provides siblings the opportunity to share information with other siblings who have brothers and /or sisters with special needs. It is an excellent tool for discussing ideas, expressing concerns and sharing experiences with others. Through SibNet siblings can share information with siblings around the world.

SibN is sponsored by the Sibling Support Project. To learn more about SibNet and/or to join the listserv go to

http://www.siblingsupport.org/connect/the-sibnet-listserv

Fact Sheets

Fact sheet links on the following information have been added to our website:

· Conservatorship

· Disabled Adult Child Benefits

· Guardianship

· Letter of Intent

· Medical Estate Recovery

· Medicaid Home and Community Based Waivers in SC

· Medicaid Income Trust

· Medicaid versus Medicare

· SC Adult Health Care Consent Act

· Special Needs Trust

· SSI and Determining Fair Share of Living Expenses

· SSI versus SSDI

To access the links to the information, go to our website at:

www.scadultsiblingnetwork.org

Message From Susan DuRant, SIBL Network Project Coordinator

We continue to make every effort to get information out about the SIBL Network to the people who are most likely to need it. We welcome your ideas as to what methods of distribution of materials might work best. We are also seeking your input as to what information you might need that we have not made available yet.

If you have a story that you are willing to share regarding your personal responsibilities for, relationships with, or challenges in accessing information and services for your sibling, please let us know. We believe that sharing your stories will benefit others.

Highlights of the Quarter

Information links and our power point presentations were added to our website.

· Information on the SibL Network was shared at the SC Foster Parent Association, SC PTA Conference, Aiken Co DSS, with the Education Advisory Counsel, etc.

· We attended and shared information at the Life with Brain Injury Statewide Conference.

· We have had over 1180 hits on our SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network website.

· We currently have 79 fans on Facebook.

2012 ASib Leadership Network Conference

We are excited to announce the dates of our next SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network Conference. The dates will be March 23 and March 24, 2012. We will be partnering with the Family Connection SC conference which will offer a special sibling track with topics of interest for adult siblings with brothers and/or sisters with disabilities. Follow us on our website or on Facebook to get updated information on the conference speakers and topics. Mark your calendars and plan to attend.

SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network Newsletter

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Youth Leadership Forum

July 13-15, 2011 Newberry College
The only cost is transportation to and from Newberry college.
Applications for the 2011 SC Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) are now being accepted! The deadline for submitting completed applications is May 2, 2011. Approximately 30 delegates will be selected.
YLF is a leadership development program for high school students with disabilities between the ages of 17 and 21 who want to increase their leadership skills while making new friends and trying new experiences. It features team-building activities, group discussions, guest speakers, a ropes course, and most of all, fun!
SC Assistive Technology staff members will be there to provide assistive technology supports. On your application, please note what assistive technology accommodations (magnifier, wheelchair, text-to-speech software, fm system, etc.) you currently use and will need during the forum.
NOTE: To learn more about the Youth Leadership Forum and to get an application, click on the title above.

SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network

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SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network October 23, 2010 Conference

SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network
Conference

October 23, 2010

SCDDSN Midlands Center Training Center
8301 Farrow Rd.
Columbia, SC

The conference will provide an opportunity for individuals to:
*network with each other
*share information
*gain information
*receive training

Hand in Hand—Making Tomorrow’s Plans

• No Cost
• Lunch will be provided
• Door prizes and goodies

Call 803-772-5688 to register.

To view the conference brochure, follow the link in this post's title.

Webinar: Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs

SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network

Planning for a Loved One with Special Needs

WEBINAR

presented by:

Sarah Clingman
Clingman Law Firm

Topics:

*SSI and Medicaid

*Estate and Disability Planning

*Special Needs Trust

September 28, 2010
12:00 pm-1:30 pm

To register call 1-800-759-4776 or (803) 772-5688 or
email Melanie at burnettiandr@aol.com

Internet access and a telephone will be needed to participate via
the internet.

(You may also access the audio portion only via telephone)

To learn more about the SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network or to
receive a membership application, please call the numbers listed above
or visit our website www.scadultsiblingnetwork.org.

SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network Webinar

SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network Presents:

Dream Big! Moving from Congregate Settings into Supported Community Living Options WEBINAR

presented by Kristi Hartwell
Project Director of the Supported Community Living Initiative
University of South Carolina
April 27, 2010
10:00am-12:00pm

Objectives:

Describe the Supported Community Living Initiative
Define the goals of Supported Living
Learn tips for creating Supported Living opportunities
Listen to a personal account of a successful transition of Supported Living

To register call 1-800-759-4776 or (803) 772-5688 email Melanie at burnettiandr@aol.com
Internet access and a telephone will be needed to participate via the internet.
(You may also access the audio portion only via telephone)

To learn more about the SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network or to receive a membership application, please call the numbers listed above or visit our website www.scadultsiblingnetwork.org

The SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network

What is the purpose of the Adult Sibling Leadership Network?

Provide opportunities for adult siblings of persons with developmental disabilities, related disabilities, and brain and/or spinal cord injuries to:
· Network with each other;
· Share experiences, ideas, and concerns;
· Gain information about the state’s system of supports and services; and
· Receive training on how to effectively advocate on behalf of their brother or sister with a disability.

Who is the Sibling Network For?

· Adult siblings, 21 years of age or older, of persons with developmental disabilities, related disabilities, and brain and/or spinal cord injuries.
· Anyone else that the individual with a disability considers family in cases where there is no living sibling.

What are the benefits of joining the Adult Sibling Network?

· Monthly webinars/seminars on topics of interest to siblings
· Statewide conference
· Adult Sibling Newsletter
· Adult Sibling Directory
· Support group
· Website with links to other states’ Adult Sibling Networks, other SC agencies and partners serving adults with disabilities, and legislative database.

What are the costs for joining the Adult Sibling Leadership Network?

· There is NO financial cost for joining the network. There may be some registration fees associated with attending a statewide conference.

The SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network is a project of PRO-Parents of SC and is funded through a grant from the SC Developmental Disabilities Council. The grant will provide opportunities for adult siblings of persons with disabilities to network with each other, share information, gain information, and receive training on how to effectively advocate on behalf of their brother or sister. There is no obligation or cost to join the SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network. For more information or to receive a membership application, please contact PRO-Parents at (803) 772-5688 or 1-800-759-4776, or go to our website at www.scadultsiblingnetwork.org

The SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network site may be viewed by clicking the link in this post's title; their newsletter may be found here.

The SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network

What is the purpose of the Adult Sibling Leadership Network?

Provide opportunities for adult siblings of persons with developmental disabilities, related disabilities, and brain and/or spinal cord injuries to:

· Network with each other;

· Share experiences, ideas, and concerns;

· Gain information about the state’s system of supports and services; and

· Receive training on how to effectively advocate on behalf of their brother or sister with a disability.

Who is the Sibling Network For?

· Adult siblings, 21 years of age or older, of persons with developmental disabilities, related disabilities, and brain and/or spinal cord injuries.

· Anyone else that the individual with a disability considers family in cases where there is no living sibling.

What are the benefits of joining the Adult Sibling Network?

· Monthly webinars/seminars on topics of interest to siblings

· Statewide conference

· Adult Sibling Newsletter

· Adult Sibling Directory

· Support group

· Website with links to other states’ Adult Sibling Networks, other SC agencies and partners serving adults with disabilities, and legislative database.

What are the costs for joining the Adult Sibling Leadership Network?

· There is NO financial cost for joining the network. There may be some registration fees associated with attending a statewide conference.

How can I join the Adult Sibling Leadership Network?

Complete a membership form or apply on-line on PRO-Parents’ website (www.proparents.org ) so we can address your interests and needs.

The SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network is a project of PRO-Parents of SC and is funded through a grant from the SC Developmental Disabilities Council. The grant will provide opportunities for adult siblings of persons with disabilities to network with each other, share information, gain information, and receive training on how to effectively advocate on behalf of their brother or sister. There is no obligation or cost to join the SC Adult Sibling Leadership Network. For more information or to receive a membership application, please contact PRO-Parents at (803) 772-5688 or 1-800-759-4776, or go to our website at www.scadultsiblingnetwork.org