The Center for Siblings of People with Disabilities

We've been called “glass children”, “well siblings”, and simply, the “other” kids. Whatever the term, there’s no question that siblings of kids with disabilities face unique challenges and have complex needs of our own. In fact, siblings of people with intellectual disabilities suffer from significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, and eating disorders than the general population when not provided with the right resources and support. That's where the Center for Siblings of People with Disabilities comes in. Our mission is to help siblings of people with disabilities feel seen, supported, and empowered -- with a focus on providing early intervention for young siblings. Our work focuses on 1) providing multimedia resources for parents, educators, direct service providers, and siblings themselves, 2) spreading awareness of sibling issues throughout the general population, and 3) providing programming to support young siblings, particularly through a lens of artistic expression.