Spring Sibshop

1290 South Virginia Street,Reno NV 89502

10 April, 2022

Description

This Sibshop is for kids, age 8-13, who have a sibling with a developmental disability, mental health concerns or special health care needs. At this Sibshop we will play some fun active games, have some talking games that will help the kids connect with each other, and making some spring-themed chocolates! Typically developed siblings, age 8-13, who have a brother or sister with a developmental disability, special health care needs, or mental health concerns are invited to our Sibshop to be held in-person Sunday, April 10, 2022. Kids will have a great time getting to know each other while playing games and participating in discussion activities about having a sibling with special needs. Goals of the Sibshop Project: Sibshops will provide brothers and sisters of children with special needs an opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed, recreational setting.Sibshops will provide brothers and sisters with opportunities to discuss common joy and concerns with other siblings of children with special needs.Sibshops will provide brothers and sisters with an opportunity to learn how others handle situations commonly experienced by siblings of children with special needs.Sibshops will provide siblings with an opportunity to learn more about the implications of their brother's and sister's special needs.Sibshops will provide parents and other professionals with opportunities to learn more about the concerns and opportunities frequently experienced by brothers and sisters of people with special needs.For more information contact Diana Rovetti at: [email protected] The Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities (NCED) is located in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of Nevada, Reno and serves as Nevada’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). UCEDDs work to accomplish a shared vision that foresees a nation in which all Americans, including Americans with disabilities, participate fully in their communities. Independence, productivity and community inclusion are key components of this vision.