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FOR SIBLINGS!Sibling Summit Series (3 hour)Ohio SIBS invites you to a 3-hour experience created exclusively for siblings...
11/19/2025

FOR SIBLINGS!

Sibling Summit Series (3 hour)

Ohio SIBS invites you to a 3-hour experience created exclusively for siblings of individuals with disabilities.

Whether you are actively involved in caregiving, beginning to navigate your role in future planning, or simply seeking connection and understanding, this event is designed for you.

During this session, you will:

* Connect with other siblings who share similar experiences and insights
* Hear impactful stories that reflect the sibling journey
* Engage in expert-led conversations tailored to sibling roles and responsibilities

Register on our webpage or link in comments.

This is for adult siblings of all ages and their supporters.

Pizza and refreshments will be provided!

11/11/2025

Congrats Abby! Thank you for all you do!

11/10/2025

Thank you to our Sibling Magicians! You did awesome at your performances!

Ethan & Sydney Biggs
Nolan & Kennedy Levy
Jennifer Dyko & Angela Rose
Blake Berger & Bailey Billings
Jane Taylor & Lisa Calderon

Our Sibling Magicians completed 4 workshops with Magician Michael Dustman and Ohio SIBS Board member Kelly Barnett to learn and practice their magic performances for the Ohio SIBS Magic of Siblings Gala!

Thank you performers and Thank you to Michael and Kelly for all of your work with this!

Congratulations to 14-year old Tommy Vicek-Amory on your 2025 Empowering Young Voices Award! An excerpt from his Nomina...
11/10/2025

Congratulations to 14-year old Tommy Vicek-Amory on your 2025 Empowering Young Voices Award!

An excerpt from his Nominator and Tommy's Mom - Robyn Vicek:
I am nominating Tommy for this award because he deserves it!! He is a huge part of Wyatt's support system at home. I could not give Wyatt the care he needs without him. I could not work or do the things I need to do without Tommy's help with Wyatt. Tommy helps my mom get around so she can be involved with family functions. Tommy helps the kids at school so they are included in all that his class does and helps them with their school work so they can learn at the same level and rate as him. Tommy advocates for himself due to his own disabilities so he can lead a very normal and rewarding life. Tommy educates all by showing how to include, love, care for, and treat a person with disabilities. Tommy definitely has an empowering voice!!
Seneca County Board of DD-Seneca County Opportunity Center

Congratulations Kara Brown - Sibling of the Year 2025!!From her Nominator Kristen Smith:"Kara, Congratulations on being ...
11/10/2025

Congratulations Kara Brown - Sibling of the Year 2025!!

From her Nominator Kristen Smith:
"Kara, Congratulations on being named the Tom Fish Sibling of the Year! I am so proud of the incredible young women you've grown into the last 3 years. Your beautiful relationship with Katilyn is so inspiring for all the siblings you support and mentor. Seeing you two together and the love, patience and dedication to your relationship shines through everything you do. You have stepped into the role of being one of her biggest supporters with such heart and grace and, it's been amazing to watch you be such a strong advocate for her and our entire program.

You make such a difference in our Sibs and Teen Sibs program. You've helped our program grow in so many ways, and your dedication shines through everything you do. I could not have done it without you and your guidance as a special sib! We are lucky to have you as a facilitator in our Ross County Sibs Program. "

With love and congratulations,

Kristen

Pioneer Center / Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 Magic of Siblings Gala!Your generosity and enthusiasm help us continue our m...
11/10/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended the 2025 Magic of Siblings Gala!
Your generosity and enthusiasm help us continue our mission of supporting and empowering siblings of individuals with disabilities throughout Ohio. We are deeply grateful for your partnership and belief in our work.

Thank you also to our wonderful sponsors Upreach LLC, Barbra Sapharas Independent Consultant, The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities, SAW Inc., Technology Install Partners, and I Am Boundless.

✨ The Magic of Siblings Gala – SOLD OUT! ✨Thank you so much to our platinum sponsor Upreach LLC and all of our sponsors ...
11/04/2025

✨ The Magic of Siblings Gala – SOLD OUT! ✨

Thank you so much to our platinum sponsor Upreach LLC and all of our sponsors for making this night possible to support siblings of individuals with disabilities across Ohio.
We can’t wait to celebrate with everyone who helped make this sold-out event possible!

11/04/2025

The Magic of Siblings Gala is officially SOLD OUT!
This Saturday, guests will enjoy an unforgettable night at the Columbus Zoo—complete with animal encounters, sibling stories, and a touch of magic—all to uplift siblings of individuals with disabilities across Ohio. 💛

The Center for Disability Empowerment is excited to invite you to our upcoming event: NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWA...
10/29/2025

The Center for Disability Empowerment is excited to invite you to our upcoming event:

NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH
CONTRIBUTIONS OF WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES & PROMOTES INCLUSIVE EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES

Empower YOUth

Come learn about different jobs and careers from people who do them every day. Hear what they do, where they work, and how they got started. Ask your questions during the Q&A and get real answers!

Wednesday | October 29th, 2025
6:00-7:30pm
Main Library | 96 S. Grant Ave | Columbus, OH 43215

Have questions?
Email Maddy Mathias, Youth Transition Coordinator
mrandolph@disabilityempowerment.net

Our EmpowerYouth program is a space for youth ages 14-24 with and without disabilities to learn, grow, advocate, and belong.

The Center for Disability Empowerment
614-575-8055 | www.disabilityempowerment.net

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Recently Brian Trapp (SIB/ Ohio native) reached out to me about his debut novel, Range of Motion- out now!Brian shared -...
10/16/2025

Recently Brian Trapp (SIB/ Ohio native) reached out to me about his debut novel, Range of Motion- out now!

Brian shared - It’s a very “sib” book, partly based on my experience growing up with my twin brother, Danny, who had cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities. It’s a comic yet poignant coming-of-age novel about the resilience of special needs families and the secret language of siblings. It takes place in suburban Cleveland and at Camp Cheerful, a camp for disabled adults and children in Strongsville, OH.

It’s already received some advanced praise but I’m particular proud of this endorsement from Zach Anner, actor and writer for ABC’s Speechless and United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Ambassador: "“Irreverently hilarious and profoundly moving, Range of Motion manages the near impossible: to distill into words the unspoken bond between brothers, the resilience of family, and how the beautiful chaos of disability can make life more meaningful. A brilliantly crafted story I’ve been waiting to read my entire life.”

Here is a schedule of his book tour throughout Ohio:

Cincinnati: Official Book Launch, Thursday October 16th, 6 p.m., Mercantile Library

Athens: Quarter After Eight Reading Series, Monday October 20th, 6:30 p.m. Galbreath Chapel, Ohio

University Lansing, MI: Tuesday October 21st, 6:30 p.m. Everybody Reads

Parma: Thursday October 23rd, 7 p.m., Cuyahoga County Public Library, Parma-Powers Branch

Strongsville: Camp Cheerful, Friday October 24th, 10:30 am

Chagrin Falls: Saturday, October 25th, 1 p.m., Fireside Bookstore

You can also purchase the book on Amazon - https://a.co/d/atWMrlk

We are so excited to have a full house for our fall Sibling Mentorship Training!
10/14/2025

We are so excited to have a full house for our fall Sibling Mentorship Training!

We are so excited to be at the 9th Annual Sibling Symposium.Thank you Siblings with a Mission: International Society for...
10/11/2025

We are so excited to be at the 9th Annual Sibling Symposium.

Thank you Siblings with a Mission: International Society for Support and Awareness for hosting a wonderful gathering of Sibs!

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1391 W 5th Avenue, # 370
Columbus, OH
43212

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