Sibshops – Workshop for Siblings in Families with Children of Special Needs
October 1, 2008
WHAT:
Brothers and sisters of children with disabilities now have a chance to meet and talk with other children whose brothers and sisters have special needs. They’ll have an opportunity to talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sibling with a disability.
Sibshops are an exciting new support, information and recreation opportunity for siblings, ages 8 to 13, offered by Via of the Lehigh Valley. Sibshops will kick off in Lehigh Valley with a workshop led by the director of the Sibling Support Project of the ARC of the United States and the creator of the Sibshop model, Don Meyer.
WHEN:
Saturday, October 4, 2008
10am
If you plan to attend, please notify Lisa Walkiewicz by 3pm on Friday, October 3 to arrange for your press pass.
WHERE:
Freedom High School, Aerobics Room
3149 Chester Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18020
BACKGROUND:
Via of the Lehigh Valley is a non-profit human service agency that provides services for children and adults with disabilities like autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome. Serving the community since 1954, Via’s staff help individuals and families from birth through retirement focusing in Children’s Services, Community Connections and Employment.
Via works with children up to age three in their homes and daycares to address disabilities and delays. Via finds jobs in the community for adults and provides coaching and training for successful employment. And Via helps people connect and live in their community by volunteering, participating in leisure activities, and finding or purchasing affordable, accessible housing. Via fosters and advocates the concept of inclusion and choice with in schools, neighborhoods and communities, personal relationships, and employment. Via believes that personal satisfaction and dignity are achieved through individual success and independence and is committed to helping people live full and productive lives. Visit ViaNet.org to learn more about Via’s services.
For more information, contact:
Lisa Walkiewicz, Communications Director
L.Walkiewicz@vianet.org | 484-893-5390 |
