Friday, November 4, 2011

For Families with Special Needs

WORKSHOP on NOVEMBER 13:
SIBLING ISSUES: HOW DO YOU MAKE IT ALL WORK?

The Down Syndrome Family Connection will hold a workshop and Panel Discussion on Sunday, November 13 from 2:45 - 5pm, as well as a SibShop for Siblings ages 6 - 13.The parent workshop will include a video about the experience of siblings of people with special needs, and a panel discussion with the real "experts" - adult siblings who will share experiences and recommendations and take questions from attendees.

The SibShop is an opportunity for brothers and sisters ages 6-13 of children with special needs to obtain peer support and education wtihin a recreational context. Sibshops are conducted by a trained facilitator. 

This event is free and open to all families regardless of diagnosis. Free childcare will be provided - please register by November 9th to secure childcare. Location is:
Ellettsville Christian Church
731 Independence Street
Ellettsville, Indiana

For more information or to register, call 812-720-9603 or send an email toinfo@downsyndromefamilyconnection.org.

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