The Sibling Support Project

10/15/2026

Siblings spoke. We listened. So did researchers at Vanderbilt University. Now they want to learn more about the always important, sometimes complex relationships of siblings of people with autism and Smith-Magenis Syndrome. More participants = better information to guide next steps in sibling support. If this post resonates with you, please participate: https://redcap.link/xeriiut6.

10/15/2026

Want to know what it's like to grow up with a brother or sister who has disabilities or other support needs? Just ask siblings! We did, and here is what they shared.

09/30/2026

For anyone who wonders why it's important to support siblings of people with disabilities. Thank you Caring Across Generations, Liz Sargent, and Take Me Home film for shining a light on this sibling story that represents millions of unseen caregivers around the world.

Anna is an adult with an Cognitive Disability living with her mother in Midland Florida. When her mother is unresponsive, she calls her sister for help, but without the language to be believed, Anna is brushed aside.

09/03/2026

We cannot wait to hear more from Vimbai and our other panelists at next week's Sibling Voices webinar with Special Olympics and The Sibling Leadership Network. Join us for this free but incredibly valuable webinar!

09/01/2026

We are beyond excited to partner with Special Olympics and The Sibling Leadership Network to shine the spotlight on siblings, who often wait patiently on the sidelines. This FREE event features an adult sibling panel who will share their experiences and insights. Siblings, athletes, caregivers, and professionals, we hope to see you there! Register to join: https://brnw.ch/21x4xFu

08/31/2026

We are thrilled to join Special Olympics and The Sibling Leadership Network to shine the spotlight on siblings. Hear from a live panel of adult siblings reflect on their experiences and share their insights. We hope you will join us for this free event.

Every family has a story.

We invite you and your family to join Special Olympics for Sibling Voices, a global webinar celebrating the experiences of siblings of people with intellectual disabilities.

Hear honest stories about advocacy, family, resilience and belonging from siblings around the world.

Register today: https://specialolympics.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mTmTst6FSMiQqdUFQvED9Q #/registration

08/29/2026

If you want to know what siblings of people with disabilities experience, need, think, and want, just ask them. Learn more from siblings at https://siblingsupport.org/sibs-speak/.