Sibshops

This year, we had the privilege to partner with North Dakota State Council on Developmental Disabilities to offer Sibshops to children who have siblings with disabilities. Sibshops are high energy recreational events where children can learn, find peer support, and have fun.

The Sibling Support Project describes Sibshops as follows:

For the adults who run them and for the agencies that sponsor them, Sibshops are evidence of their loving concern for the family member who will have the longest-lasting relationship with a person who has a disability. However, for the kids who attend them, Sibshops are lively, pedal-to-the- metal events where they will:

• Meet other sibs (usually for the first time);

• Have fun;

• Talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sib with support needs with others who “get it”;

• Play some great games;

• Explore how other siblings handle sticky situations sometimes faced by sibs;

• Laugh;

• Learn about the services their brothers and sister receive; and

• Have some more fun!

  
  

The Sibshop curriculum is used throughout the United States and Canada and in Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Argentina, Ecuador, Iceland, Ireland, England, Italy, Malta, Singapore, and Turkey.

In May, we held our event at Listen Center. And in October, we met at Development Homes. We want to thank all of our partners for helping us host exciting events this year. We look forward to hosting more activities like this in 2026.

See more pictures on our Facebook page.