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Practical help for adult siblings of people with disabilities to stop the worry and start the journey forward.

The Journey Forward program is being offered in Waukesha, WI to adult siblings and their guests.  October 21 is the first of TWO workshops that make up this program.  Adult siblings concerned about  future plans, including legal, financial, support and benefits, will find these workshops beneficial.

Have no idea where to start or what plans may be in place?  This workshop is for YOU!  Journey Forward is uniquely designed to address the concerns of adults who have siblings with disabilities.

Bring your sibling with disabilities. Bring your parents. Bring your other siblings. Bring your spouse. Or just come on your own.

Presented by WisconSibs, Inc
Sponsored by Autism Society of Southeastern Wisconsin, Easterseals Southeast, and Life Navigators

Download flyer – Flyer for 2018 Journey Forward Workshop-WAUKESHA-Feb 17 2018

Have questions?  Download Q&A for 2018 Journey Forward Workshop-WAUKESHA-Feb 17 2018

Flyer with details

Attention: Adults who have siblings with disabilities or other special health care needs.

This presentation is for you!

We will discuss issues adult siblings face, positive options for dealing with issues, resources available to solve problems, and have a little fun, too.

Practical information and valuable connections for the generation called the Club Sandwich Generation.

FREE event sponsored by the ADRC of Brown County. Call to make your reservation.

Last minute decision to attend?  That’s fine…come join us even if you didn’t get that reservation made.

Sponsored by Brown County Caregiver Coalition

Practical help for adult siblings of people with disabilities to stop the worry and start the journey forward.

The Journey Forward program is being offered in Stevens Point, WI to adult siblings and their guests.  June 23, 2018 is the first of TWO workshops that make up this program.  Adult siblings concerned about  future plans, including legal, financial, support and benefits, will find these workshops beneficial.

Have no idea where to start or what plans may be in place?  This workshop is for YOU!  Journey Forward is uniquely designed to address the concerns of adults who have siblings with disabilities.

Bring your sibling with disabilities. Bring your parents. Bring your other siblings. Bring your spouse. Or just come on your own.

Click for ONLINE REGISTRATION

Attention: Adults who have siblings with disabilities or other special health care needs.

This presentation is for you!

We will discuss issues adult siblings face, positive options for dealing with issues, resources available to solve problems, and have a little fun, too.

Practical information and valuable connections for the generation called the Club Sandwich Generation.

Wednesday, Nov 7, 2018
5:30 – 7:30 pm
ASPIRO, 1673 Dousnan St., Green Bay, WI

Download flyer Journey Forward 11.7.18

FREE event sponsored by the ADRC of Brown County.
Call to make your reservation. 920-593-4331

Last minute decision to attend?  That’s fine…come join us even if you didn’t get that reservation made.

Sponsored by Brown County Caregiver Coalition

Are you a sibling whois concerned about the day your parents no longer can care for your sibling?  Or you’ve become responsible for your sibling and are unsure about the future and need some answers?

For adults who have a sibling with developmental disabilities or long-term illnesses, the journey together is lifelong. You may already be in a care giving role or expect to in the future. This program helps you clarify your role, get the planning tools to move forward, and connect with other siblings and local resources that will change your future.

Journey Forward has one main goal— to help you as an adult sibling move forward with peace of mind. 

When you are finished with both workshop sessions, you will have a written document which describes your sibling’s desired future living arrangement, community role, and lifestyle preferences.  You will have a plan that includes practical directions and information for maintaining continuity in your sibling’s daily life and needed supports to achieve these outcomes.  Some call this peace of mind. 

This is the first session of a two-session program.  Adult siblings are encouraged to invite parents, siblings (including any with disabilities), and other family members as their guests. The program includes all materials and lunch for adult siblings and their guests (spouse, other siblings, parents, and any other significant members of their family or team) for both sessions.

If you have questions about Journey Forward in general, contact us at the WisconSibs office.

Are you a sibling whois concerned about the day your parents no longer can care for your sibling?  Or you’ve become responsible for your sibling and are unsure about the future and need some answers?

For adults who have a sibling with developmental disabilities or long-term illnesses, the journey together is lifelong. You may already be in a care giving role or expect to in the future. This program helps you clarify your role, get the planning tools to move forward, and connect with other siblings and local resources that will change your future.

Journey Forward has one main goal— to help you as an adult sibling move forward with peace of mind. 

When you are finished with both workshop sessions, you will have a written document which describes your sibling’s desired future living arrangement, community role, and lifestyle preferences.  You will have a plan that includes practical directions and information for maintaining continuity in your sibling’s daily life and needed supports to achieve these outcomes.  Some call this peace of mind. 

This is the first session of a two-session program.  Adult siblings are encouraged to invite parents, siblings (including any with disabilities), and other family members as their guests. The program includes all materials and lunch for adult siblings and their guests (spouse, other siblings, parents, and any other significant members of their family or team) for both sessions.

If you wish to register yourself, your sibling, or your parents or you have questions about Journey Forward in general, contact us at the WisconSibs office.

Workshop #2 of Journey Forward

This is the part 2 of the 2-part Journey Forward program. It is open to adult Sibs and their guests who attended Workshop #1 or would like a refresher after having attended any Journey Forward workshop in the past.

Topics will include:

• Letter of Intent progress and how to use it to get what you and your sibling with disabilities need and want.
• Housing for people with disabilities – Assessing needs and interests, options and challenges
• Employment Options or Day Program options – Assessing skills, interests, and navigating local options.

Who benefits from Journey Forward workshops? Directed at adults who have a sibling with developmental disabilities or long-term illnesses, the journey ultimately benefits you AND your sibling with disabilities AND others in your family, even your community. You may already be in a care giving role or expect to in the future. This program helps you clarify your role as a sibling, get the planning tools to move forward, and connect with other siblings and local resources that will impact your future.

Journey Forward has one main goal— to help you as an adult sibling move forward with peace of mind. 

When you are finished with both workshop sessions, you will have a written document which describes your sibling’s desired future living arrangement, community role, and lifestyle preferences.  You will have a plan that includes practical directions and information for maintaining continuity in your sibling’s daily life and needed supports to achieve these outcomes.  Some call this peace of mind. 

This is the second session of a two-session program.  Adult siblings are encouraged to invite parents, siblings (including any with disabilities), and other family members as their guests. The program includes all materials and lunch for adult siblings and their guests (spouse, other siblings, parents, and any other significant members of their family or team) for both sessions.

If you wish to register yourself, your sibling, or your parents or you have questions about Journey Forward in general, contact us at the WisconSibs office.