Sibling Support Network

We'd like to know more about what you need

If you have an interest in sibling (adults who have siblings with developmental disabilities) networking, please take this brief survey. We'd like to know more about your needs and interests so that we can get this network activated. Please participate in this short survey and send it to other "sibs" you might know. Thank you.

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* 1. Because of my particular situation, I currently have some specific needs related to my sibling

I need help figuring out how to have a "futures planning" conversation with my parents. It's hard to talk about "what's next" but we really need this conversation.

My parents kept my sibling at home but now I need to get them into service?

I need help thinking through planning for a transition for my sibling.

My sibling is a stranger to me, how do I build a relationship with someone I don't know?

The roles have changed, how do I deciding what type of relationship I want to have with my sibling?

I am only one person, is there some way to split up or share responsibilities (planning circles/circles of support)?

I live far away from my sibling, how do I stay involved from a distance?

The provider is used to dealing with my parents, how do I get them to accept my input as a sibling?

How do I find places to go and things to do that are more accessible and accepting if I want to get out and about with my sibling?

I never get to talk about this and just looking to connect with people who "get it."

I need to learn how the Maryland service delivery system works and I would like to develop advocacy skills and strategies to work the system

I'm interested in learning legislative advocacy skills

Other (please specify)

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* 2. I'm interested in the following types of sibling communications forums

A (closed/private) group for siblings to communicate online

Another statewide event for siblings

Occasional "meet-ups" of siblings

Occasional "meet-ups" that can include other family members like parents, and my sib with disabilities

Other (please specify)

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* 3. I would be interested in helping organize the sibling network

Yes

Maybe Later

Other (please specify)

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* 4. Where are you located ... we'll use this for planning meeting locations

City/Town:

State:

ZIP:

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* 5. I'd be willing to travel to attend these events

10 miles

20 miles

50 miles

more than 50 miles

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* 6. I want to volunteer to help organize this sibling support network

Name:

Email Address:

Phone Number:

A list of sibling resources can be found here: https://origin.library.constantcontact.com/doc208/1102574169725/doc/fPwgaBYGCbYE9gfs.pdf

To Sign Up for the Maryland Sibling Support Network, please go to The Arc Maryland website:
(http://www.thearcmd.org/app/sign-petition?3&engagementId=23342)