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Mar
1
Fri
2024 Sibs are My Peeps Challenge @ ONLINE
Mar 1 @ 12:01 am – Mar 31 @ 11:45 pm

MARCH 1ST – MARCH 31, 2024

2024 Sibs Are My Peeps Photo ChallengeSibs Are My Peeps 2024

Grab a couple packages of Peeps, a box, some glue, a little paper or decorations, and you’ve got fun for an afternoon.

The contest runs from March 1 to March 31, 2024. Peep displays should follow the theme of “PEEPlympics.” Finalists will get to display their Sibs Are My Peeps creation at the 2024 Fox Cities Kidz Expo on April 20, 2024 at the Fox Cities Kidz Expo, downtown Appleton and compete for the “Peepl’s Choice”.

More information and see entries from previous years visit  https://wisconsibs.org/what-we-offer/sibs-are-my-peeps/

Download entry form. Email the form and 2 photos to [email protected]

Mar
27
Wed
WisconSibs READ Book Club-March 2024 @ Zoom
Mar 27 @ 7:15 pm – 8:30 pm

Book Club for adult Sibs!

wisconsibs readJoin other adults who have siblings with disabilities for this exciting book club designed just for you.

Here’s a chance to connect with other adult sibs while getting into a book on your reading list or a new read.

Any Sib may join from anywhere in Wisconsin. Books are chosen by participants and meetings are held once per month via Zoom.

Don’t always have time to read? Join us anyway. Be open to a world of PosSIBility!

 

https://bit.ly/wisconsibsREAD
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Book for March 27, 2024

Someone Else’s Bucket List by Amy T. Matthews

Someone Else's Bucket List by Amy T Matthews

My dying wish is for you to finish my bucket list. I refuse to die without knowing this list will be completed. And I refuse to die without knowing my family will be okay . . .

Jodie Boyd is a shy and anxious twenty-something, completely unsure what to do with her life. Her older sister, Bree, is an adventurous, hugely successful Instagram influencer with more than a million followers. She’s the most alive person Jodie knows—up until Bree’s unfathomable, untimely death from Leukemia. The Boyds are devastated, not to mention overwhelmed with medical debt. But Bree thought of everything—and soon, Jodie is shocked by a new post on her sister’s Instagram feed.
The first of many Bree recorded in secret, the post foretells a jaw-dropping challenge for Jodie: to complete Bree’s very public bucket list. From “Fly over Antarctica,” to “Perform a walk-on cameo in a Broadway musical,” if Jodie does it—and keeps all Bree’s followers—a corporate sponsor will pay off the staggering medical debt. If she gains followers, the Boyds won’t be the only ones to benefit. It’s crazy. It’s terrifying. It’s impossible, immoral even, to refuse. So, despite the whole world watching, Jodie plunges in, never imagining that in death, her sister will teach her how to live, and that the last item on the list—”Fall in love”—may just prove to be the easiest.

Join us!

In the meantime, check out our closed WisconSibsREAD Facebook page.

Apr
10
Wed
National Siblings Day – Official date
Apr 10 all-day

IT’S NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY!

Every year on April 10, the Siblings celebrate their special day.

We cheer for siblings, especially the sisters and brothers of people with disabilities. Celebrate today! In the words of countless sibs, “My sib helped make me who I am today”.

Celebrate by making a paper crown, taking a photo, and posting on social media with the hashtag #happysiblingsday  #wisconsibs

DOWNLOAD PAPER CROWN TO COLOR AND WEAR

bannerofsibs

Share a photo of you and your sibling(s) on our Facebook page @WisconSibs.

Apr
20
Sat
Kidz Expo 2024 – FREE! @ Fox Cities Exhibition Center
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

FREE!  FAMILY-FRIENDLY!  ACCESSIBLE! Oh, and did we mention, FREE?

Visit our WisconSibs display and vote for your favorite Sibs Are My Peeps display.

More information about Kidz Expo

Would your business like to sponsor this event? (over 4000 people attended last year)

Would you like to exhibit?  More information

Wings for Autism at ATW April 2024 @ Appleton International Airport
Apr 20 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Wings_for_All_ATW_Logo Wings for Autism® event at Appleton International Airport (ATW) IS BACK!

This event is being held in partnership with Air Wisconsin, ATW,  Autism Society of Greater WI, Fox Valley Autism Treatment Program, The Arc of Fond du lac and WisconSibs.

Wings for Autism® is an airport “rehearsal” specially designed for individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities and their families.

Wings for Autism® helps alleviate some of the stress that people with disabilities and their families experience when traveling by air. The program will provide families with the opportunity to participate in the entire airport experience by practicing entering the airport, obtaining boarding passes, going through security, and boarding an airplane. Wings for Autism® also gives airport, airline, TSA professionals and other personnel the opportunity to observe, interact, and deliver their services in a structured learning environment. Thousands of families from all over the country have taken part in these events.

“Traveling can be stressful for anyone, but for children and adults with developmental disabilities the process can be even more intimidating,” ATW Airport Director Abe Weber said. “I want traveling through Appleton International Airport to be a fun and exciting experience for everyone, so I’m proud to support The Arc along with Air Wisconsin and our local partnering agencies as they raise awareness through their “Wings For Autism® event.”

All individuals that will be participating in the Wings for Autism® event on April 20, 2024 at Appleton International Airport (ATW) need to register. There are 2 boarding times. 

12 pm (noon) boarding (limit of 50) – CLICK TO REGISTER

1 pm boarding (limit of 50) –  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Participants are asked to arrive at the airport 60 minutes before boarding time to allow ample time to check-in and pass through security. Individuals 18 years old and over are required to bring a valid form of government-issued ID to be allowed through security.

Due to limited space, individuals with disabilities are allowed to have only one family member/support staff accompany them onto the airplane. However, up to five additional family members/support staff are welcome to attend the other portions of the event; they will just not be permitted to board the plane. All family members/support staff attending the event must provide the required information in the form below in order to obtain access into the airport.

If you have any questions or need assistance with completing registration, please contact Abram Weber at [email protected] or 920-832-5267.

Apr
27
Sat
Sibshop at 2024 WI Autism Conference @ Kalahari Resort
Apr 27 @ 10:25 am – 12:45 pm

WisconSibs Hosts Sibshop at 35th Annual Autism Conference Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin presents their 35th Annual Conference April 25-27, 2024 at the Kalahari in WI Dells. WisconSibs presents Sibshop on April 27.

WisconSibs will be providing Sibshop for children ages 8-12 who have siblings with autism and attending the WI Autism Conference being held at the Kalahari in Wisconsin Dells on April 27. WisconSibs Teen Sib Leaders will be leading the Sibshop along with trained WisconSibs Sibshop Facilitators. Go to WI Autism Conference for more information about registration.  Teen Sibs interested in participating can contact [email protected]

May
11
Sat
May 2024 Sibshop @ Washington Park
May 11 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

May Sibshop

This event will feature Sibshop activities and lots of fun reconnecting with other kids who have siblings with disabilities, long-term illnesses, or mental health conditions.

Advance registration required. Limit: 20 Sibshop participants.

Teen Sib Leadership opportunity. Click to volunteer.

Jun
28
Fri
Sibshop Facilitator Training @ Madison, WI
Jun 28 @ 8:00 am – Jun 29 @ 4:00 pm

Sibshop Facilitator Training (First Generation)

Who benefits from attending WisconSibs training?

Adult Sibs
Service providers
School and child care personnel
Therapists, health professionals
Current Sibshop facilitators looking to refresh their knowledge/skills
Teen Sib Leaders age 16 and older

This two-day Sibshop Facilitator training includes:

  • Review of sibling concerns across the life span and strategies that work to address them.
  • Panel discussion with adult siblings
  • Goals and operation of WisconSibs Sibshop
  • Sibshop basics, facilitator agreement
  • Demonstration Sibshop
  • and more

WATCH FOR MORE INFO AND REGISTRATION

Questions?  contact us

*Note: This is first-generation Sibshop training that allows trainees to start Sibshops in their own community or join the troupe of WisconSibs facilitators that will help expand the number of WisconSibs Sibshops offered throughout Wisconsin. Emily Holl, Director of the Sibling Support Project, will be the trainer.

Apr
10
Thu
National Siblings Day – Official date
Apr 10 all-day

IT’S NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY!

Every year on April 10, the Siblings celebrate their special day.

We cheer for siblings, especially the sisters and brothers of people with disabilities. Celebrate today! In the words of countless sibs, “My sib helped make me who I am today”.

Celebrate by making a paper crown, taking a photo, and posting on social media with the hashtag #happysiblingsday  #wisconsibs

DOWNLOAD PAPER CROWN TO COLOR AND WEAR

bannerofsibs

Share a photo of you and your sibling(s) on our Facebook page @WisconSibs.

Apr
10
Fri
National Siblings Day – Official date
Apr 10 all-day

IT’S NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY!

Every year on April 10, the Siblings celebrate their special day.

We cheer for siblings, especially the sisters and brothers of people with disabilities. Celebrate today! In the words of countless sibs, “My sib helped make me who I am today”.

Celebrate by making a paper crown, taking a photo, and posting on social media with the hashtag #happysiblingsday  #wisconsibs

DOWNLOAD PAPER CROWN TO COLOR AND WEAR

bannerofsibs

Share a photo of you and your sibling(s) on our Facebook page @WisconSibs.

Apr
10
Sat
National Siblings Day – Official date
Apr 10 all-day

IT’S NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY!

Every year on April 10, the Siblings celebrate their special day.

We cheer for siblings, especially the sisters and brothers of people with disabilities. Celebrate today! In the words of countless sibs, “My sib helped make me who I am today”.

Celebrate by making a paper crown, taking a photo, and posting on social media with the hashtag #happysiblingsday  #wisconsibs

DOWNLOAD PAPER CROWN TO COLOR AND WEAR

bannerofsibs

Share a photo of you and your sibling(s) on our Facebook page @WisconSibs.

Apr
10
Mon
National Siblings Day – Official date
Apr 10 all-day

IT’S NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY!

Every year on April 10, the Siblings celebrate their special day.

We cheer for siblings, especially the sisters and brothers of people with disabilities. Celebrate today! In the words of countless sibs, “My sib helped make me who I am today”.

Celebrate by making a paper crown, taking a photo, and posting on social media with the hashtag #happysiblingsday  #wisconsibs

DOWNLOAD PAPER CROWN TO COLOR AND WEAR

bannerofsibs

Share a photo of you and your sibling(s) on our Facebook page @WisconSibs.

Apr
10
Tue
National Siblings Day – Official date
Apr 10 all-day

IT’S NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY!

Every year on April 10, the Siblings celebrate their special day.

We cheer for siblings, especially the sisters and brothers of people with disabilities. Celebrate today! In the words of countless sibs, “My sib helped make me who I am today”.

Celebrate by making a paper crown, taking a photo, and posting on social media with the hashtag #happysiblingsday  #wisconsibs

DOWNLOAD PAPER CROWN TO COLOR AND WEAR

bannerofsibs

Share a photo of you and your sibling(s) on our Facebook page @WisconSibs.

Apr
10
Wed
National Siblings Day – Official date
Apr 10 all-day

IT’S NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY!

Every year on April 10, the Siblings celebrate their special day.

We cheer for siblings, especially the sisters and brothers of people with disabilities. Celebrate today! In the words of countless sibs, “My sib helped make me who I am today”.

Celebrate by making a paper crown, taking a photo, and posting on social media with the hashtag #happysiblingsday  #wisconsibs

DOWNLOAD PAPER CROWN TO COLOR AND WEAR

bannerofsibs

Share a photo of you and your sibling(s) on our Facebook page @WisconSibs.

Apr
10
Thu
National Siblings Day – Official date
Apr 10 all-day

IT’S NATIONAL SIBLINGS DAY!

Every year on April 10, the Siblings celebrate their special day.

We cheer for siblings, especially the sisters and brothers of people with disabilities. Celebrate today! In the words of countless sibs, “My sib helped make me who I am today”.

Celebrate by making a paper crown, taking a photo, and posting on social media with the hashtag #happysiblingsday  #wisconsibs

DOWNLOAD PAPER CROWN TO COLOR AND WEAR

bannerofsibs

Share a photo of you and your sibling(s) on our Facebook page @WisconSibs.