MSSN: Princeton Disability Awareness Day
MSSN will be part of a panel presentation at the Princeton Disability Awareness Down Syndrome Conference, Princeton, NJ, Sunday, November 20th. Take a road trip and join us. Read about it here…
Read MoreMSSN: New Website Launched and Facebook Page
Happy Friday- the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network has launched their website: masiblingsupport.org Check it out if you get a chance. You can also find them on facebook at: http://www.facebook.com/masiblingsupport From the website: In 2009, a core group of adult siblings founded the Massachusetts Sibling Exploratory Committee (MA-SEC) to investigate the needs of siblings of people…
Read MoreFrom the MSSN: Trivia Night in Burlington
Our group of siblings placed third in our last trivia meetup, can we top that this time? Trivia Night will be at Uno Chicago Grill at the Burlington Mall on Monday, October 17th. Trivia starts at 8:00pm but we’ll meet at 7:45pm to settle in and pick an awesome team name. Teams are 6 or…
Read MoreSibling Caregiving Focus Groups
For those in the New England Area- Are you caring for a sibling with a developmental disability? Researchers from University of Massachusetts-Boston’s Gerontology Department and the Institute for Community Inclusion are seeking participants for focus group discussions about the issues surrounding caring for a sibling with a developmental disability, particularly as both siblings age. We…
Read MoreMSSN: “No Sibling Left Behind: Supporting Siblings of Children with Disabilities”
WHEN: Date: Thursday, Sep. 15, 2011 Fee: None Time: 12:30 – 1:30 (E.S.T.) Length: 60 Minutes Overview: When a family includes disabled children, sibling relationships can become even more dynamic. With so much attention paid to the disabled child, the voices of siblings are too often left unheard. This webinar will cover the sibling…
Read MoreMSSN: Sunday Brunch in Dedham, MA
The last two brunches have been lovely and this month we’re shaking things up by trying a new restaurant! Join other siblings for a relaxing brunch on Sunday, September 25th at 12:30pm. This time we’ll be meeting at Aquitaine Bistro at Legacy Place in Dedham. Their menu looks delicious and they do offer a Prix…
Read MoreThe Sibling Experience: What Parents Need to Know
By Janet Thibeau, Massachusetts Sibling Support Network What’s it like to be a sibling who has a brother or sister with a disability? The good news is many develop into happy, compassionate, and insightful individuals. However, it can be difficult for a parent to know and anticipate all of the challenges involved in supporting their…
Read MoreThe Massachusetts Sibling Support Network (MSSN) presents June Events for Siblings of People with Disabilities
Trivia Night for Adult Siblings: Come meet other adult siblings for a fun night of trivia! Trivia starts at 8:00pm but we’ll meet at 7:45pm to settle in and pick an awesome team name. Significant others are more than welcome to join in on the fun. Participating in the Trivia Night is free – just…
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