The sibling experience is powerful — and sometimes complicated. Families often ask where they can find additional support, advocacy, or community beyond Special Sib. The organizations below are leaders in the sibling movement and provide high-quality resources for children, teens, and adults.
Supporting Siblings in 2026: What Parents and Adult Sibs Want You to Know
Parenting a child with disabilities impacts the whole family — including the siblings who often carry more than we realize. Join Cheryl Albright, OTR/L, C-IAYT, and a panel of adult siblings for an honest, compassionate conversation about what helps siblings thrive. We’ll explore what sibling stress can look like, how to support siblings without adding more to your plate, and why having their own space (like Sibshops) makes such a difference. Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or adult sibling, you’ll leave with practical tools, validation, and community.
Topics include:
✓ What siblings wish parents knew
✓ How to spot hidden stress
✓ Simple connection rituals
✓ Reducing guilt for parents and siblings
✓ Why peer support matters
✓ Q&A with adult sibs
🌟 Sibling Leadership Network (SLN)
Website: https://siblingleadership.org
The Sibling Leadership Network provides information, support, and tools to help siblings advocate for themselves and their brothers and sisters across the lifespan. Their work includes:
- Future planning and transition resources
- Policy and advocacy efforts
- State chapters and networking opportunities
- Webinars and educational materials
SLN is especially helpful for adult siblings navigating long-term roles and responsibilities.
🌟 Sibshops are lively, high-energy, peer-support groups for siblings of children with disabilities or health needs. Led by trained facilitators, Sibshops offer:
- Fun activities and games
- Opportunities to share and connect
- Support from peers who get it
- A mix of play, learning, and celebration of the sibling role
Special Sib offers local Sibshops, and you can explore national and international program information through the official Sibshops page.