Events Calendar
Nov
15
Thu
Nov 15 @ 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Nov 15 2018 10:30 am – 2:00 pm Open House and Resource Fair at 320 S Walnut St., Appleton
Valuable information for:
- siblings of people with disabilities,
- parents,
- individuals caring for aging family members,
- individuals with disabilities
- or anyone concerned about the care and needs of people with disabilities, dementia, mental health concerns, or their CARE GIVERS.
FREE INFORMATION – SPEAK TO PEOPLE READY TO LISTEN AND HELP
Feb
2
Sat
This one-day conference is packed with uplifting speakers to help bring joy to family caregivers and others. If you are interested, register yourself and look for WisconSibs table to gather for lunch together.
Click for more information and register.
Features inspiring and humorous speakers and lunch.
Schedule of the day:
8:00 am Doors Open (must be registered – no walk ins)
9:00 am Welcome
9:15 am Speaker: This is Livin’|Moving from Messy Moments to Happy Places-Gaye Lindfors
10:45 am Speaker: Be the Exception! by Annie Meehan, CLC
noon Lunch – box lunch included with registration. Find the WisconSibs table to eat together.
1:00 pm Speaker: Best Day Ever! by Lannelle Vasichek
2:15 pm Closing remarks
Click to print 2019 Joy Trifold Brochure
Apr
11
Thu
Come visit WisconSibs at this FREE event for families in the Fox Valley
Download flyer WOYCGrowing Kindness April 11 2019 flyer
Feb
1
Sat
This one-day conference is packed with uplifting speakers to help bring joy to family caregivers and others. If you are interested, register yourself and look for WisconSibs table to gather for lunch together.
Click for more information and register.
Features inspiring and humorous speakers and lunch.
Schedule of the day:
8:00 am Doors Open (must be registered – no walk ins)
9:00 am Welcome
9:15 am Speaker: Misdiagnosed:Discovering Joy in the Midst of Adversity – Jean Abbott
10:45 am Speaker: Joy Spreaders: Who They Are, What Makes Them Tick and Why You Desperately Need Them – Neil Ihde
noon Lunch – box lunch included with registration. Find the WisconSibs table to eat together.
1:00 pm Speaker: My Happy Place: Latte and Laughter – Dr Danielle Hairston-Green
2:15 pm Closing remarks
Mar
7
Sat
SAVE THE DATE
K.I.T.E. Conference – (Knowledge. Independence. Togetherness. Empowerment.)
A mini-conference for parents, family members, self-advocates, and professionals. ONLY $10/PERSON [ADULT SIBLINGS – CONTACT US FOR FREE TUITION]
Co-sponsored by: SOAR Fox Cities, DSAW, Autism Society of the Fox Valley, WisconSibs
TO REGISTER, CLICK REGISTER NOW
Download and print flyer 2020 K.I.T.E Save the Date Flyer
Apr
25
Sat
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.
Sep
29
Tue
Sep 29 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
What About Me? – Tips for Raising Siblings of Children with DisabilitiesWisconSibs and St. Francis Children’s Center present a two-part series for parents on how to support our typically developing children.
Parents want to do their best for all of their children, but sometimes they are uncertain how when they have a child with disabilities and also “typical” children. This two-part Zoom meeting will provide parents with insights and ideas for raising children who are growing up with their siblings with disabilities. What’s fair? What’s right? What about Me?
Part 1 – Sept 29 – Harriet Redman, founder and Executive Director of WisconSibs will share her personal experiences and insights working with siblings for over 20 years.
Part 2 – October 6 – A panel of adults who have siblings with disabilities will reflect on growing up with a sibling with disabilities and their advice to parents.
Your registration is good for both sessions. CLICK TO REGISTER
Sep 29, 2020 06:30 PM and Oct 6, 2020 06:30 PM
Oct
6
Tue
Oct 6 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
WisconSibs and St. Francis Children’s Center present a two-part series for parents on how to support our typically developing children.
Parents want to do their best for all of their children, but sometimes they are uncertain how when they have a child with disabilities and also “typical” children. This two-part Zoom meeting will provide parents with insights and ideas for raising children who are growing up with their siblings with disabilities. What’s fair? What’s right? What about Me?
Part 2 – October 6 – A panel of adults who have siblings with disabilities will reflect on growing up with a sibling with disabilities and their advice to parents.
(Part 1 held September 29. You can attend Part 2 even if you missed Part 1.)
Your registration is good for both sessions. CLICK TO REGISTER
Oct 6, 2020 06:30 PM
Apr
12
Mon
Wondering about the annual K.I.T.E. Conference? Wonder no more. We’re moving it to Zoom and offering it as a FREE four-part learning series focusing on emerging from COVID-19 with Knowledge, Independence, Togetherness, and Empowerment.
This FREE four-part, four-week series is brought to you by SOAR Fox Cities, WisconSibs and The Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin.
Each session features experts discussing everything from self-care to staying connected, to what needs to be in your“transition suitcase” to embracing resilience & acceptance of “what is” and being hopeful of “what can be.”
Click for a full description of each session.
Click for details |
Nov
3
Wed
2021 Family Caregiver Appreciation Day
OPEN TO ANY FAMILY MEMBER SERVING AS A CAREGIVER –
FREE, YOUR REGISTRATION IS APPRECIATED.
Click to download flyer
Click to REGISTER
or call 920-428-0827
Nov
5
Sat
Deadline for Sibling’s Choice Nominations is NOVEMBER 5, 2022.
More details about 13th Annual Sibling’s Choice Awards
Click ONLINE NOMINATION FORM
Joel Lillo accepts 2021 Sibling’s Choice – Family Caregiver Award
Nov
12
Sat
Because you have shared in the successes of WisconSibs, we invite you and your guest(s) to join us for
Celebrating WisconSibs!
An evening to Salute our past. Secure our future.
Saturday, November 12, 2022
Bubolz Nature Preserve
4815 N Lynndale Dr, Appleton, WI 54913
5:00 – 6:00 pm
Social Hour | Cash Bar | Music
6:00 pm
Dinner – Family Style
7:00 pm
Program – Emcee Bill Jartz
Saluting our Past. Securing our future.
(and recognizing Harriet’s retirement)
Live Auction |Raffle prize drawings |Dessert Reception
9:30 pm
Last Call
Tickets: $75 each Table of 10: $700
Limit of 200 seats available.
Dress: Snappy casual or wear your FVSSN or WisconSibs t-shirt.
Don’t have one? 25th Anniversary shirts will be available for purchase.
More information and Make Reservations
Nov
17
Thu
Nov 17 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
2022 Family Caregiver Appreciation Event
FREE and sponsored by Outagamie Caregiver Coalition
OPEN TO ANY FAMILY MEMBER SERVING AS A CAREGIVER –
FREE, YOUR REGISTRATION IS APPRECIATED.
3:30 PM Light fare (soup, salad, sandwiches, dessert) | Free raffle baskets | Resource tables
4:30 PM Inspirational presentation on self-care by David Chapman from Compassus Hospice
5:15 PM Presentation of Siblings Choice Caregiver Award
5:30 PM Laughter Yoga
To reserve your spot, CLICK HERE or call 920.997.0118
Jan
14
Sat
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.
Mar
25
Sat
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.
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