young siblings adult siblings parents professionals the sibling journey what we offer sibshops for children ages 6 12 summer programs wisconsibs journey forward workshops social events sibling s choice awards fundraising events volunteer training consulting & coaching presentations events info upcoming events videos what s new siblings are my peeps contest resources sibling support project sibling leadership network links to services wisconsibs resource library faq contact us we are wisconsibs wisconsibs the organization history leadership advisory groups why we care young siblings adult siblings parents professionals the sibling journey sibshops for children ages 6 12 summer programs wisconsibs journey forward workshops social events sibling s choice awards fundraising events volunteer training consulting & coaching presentations sibling summit upcoming events videos what s new siblings are my peeps contest sibling support project sibling leadership network links to services wisconsibs resource library faq click search contact us what s new who we are who we serve what we offer events info resources connecting siblings with resources for their lifelong journey welcome to wisconsibs when a child is diagnosed with a disability or long term health care need the whole family is changed and needs support . that includes the sisters and brothers . when an adult with a disability outlives his or her parents who s left to step up most often their sisters and brothers . while often overlooked siblings the brothers and sisters play a critical life long role for a person with special needs . and who can help siblings connect with each other and with resources to help them celebrate the joys and share the challenges of having a brother or sister with a disability welcome to wisconsibs so ... who are you i m a sib of a boy or girl with a disability . more information i m a sib of an adult with a disability . more information i m the parent friend or acquaintance of a sib . more information i m a person with a disability or long term illness . more information i m a professional who would like to know more about what you do . more information how to register volunteer orcontributeto the cause sibshops summer programs future planning social events what s new success stories press videos for the past 18 years we ve been serving wisconsin sisters and brothers first as the fox valley sibling support network and now as wisconsibs inc. and beyond . we support siblings of all ages in their lifelong journey through peer support programs education and networking opportunities social activities leadership development and more . read more upcoming events what s new oct 18 tue 11 30 am celebrate sisterhood radisson paper valley hotel celebrate sisterhood radisson paper valley hotel oct 18 11 30 am 1 30 pm join us for our 11th annual celebrate sisterhood luncheon and show off your purse onality shopping experience . mark your calendar and plan to meet us at the radisson paper valley hotel on october 18 2016 . doors open read more oct 22 sat 9 00 am autism sibling support sibshop autism sibling support sibshop oct 22 9 00 am 12 00 pm the autism sibling support project is a grant funded project designed to provide support to brothers and sisters of children on the autism spectrum . the autism society of wisconsin in partnership with wisconsibs inc is read more 11 15 am wings for autism appleton international airport wings for autism appleton international airport oct 22 11 15 am 1 15 pm on october 22 the arc will host a wings for autism event at appleton international airport atw . this event is being held in partnership with allegiant air atw autism society of the fox valley doug read more nov 5 sat 1 00 pm sibshop to be anounced sibshop to be anounced nov 5 1 00 pm 5 00 pm see full calendar new brand new colorful version of sibnews posted 9 30 2016 read article siblings worry about unemployment rates of people with disabilities posted 9 6 2016 read article siblings growing up with autism posted 7 29 2016 read article see what s new a sister is a gift to the heart a friend to the spirit a golden thread to the meaning of life isadora james help one another is part of the religion of sisterhood louisa may alcott a sister is a little bit of childhood that can never be lost marion c. garretty a sibling may be the keeper of one s identity the only person with the keys to one s unfettered more fundamental self . marian sandmaier siblings are the people we practice on the people who teach us about fairness and cooperation and kindness and caring pamela dugdale the best thing about having a sister was that i always had a friend cali rae turner a sister shares childhood memories and grown up dreams author unknown address 211 e franklin street appleton wi 54911 phone 920.968.1742 email info wisconsibs.org 2016 wisconsibs . all rights reserved . site design & development by stellar blue technologies . newsletter sign up