BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1601@dev.dscc.uic.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200925T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200925T171500 DTSTAMP:20200914T184233Z URL:https://dev.dscc.uic.edu/events/online-sibshops-for-ages-8-12-3/ SUMMARY:Online Sibshops for Ages 8-12 DESCRIPTION: \;\n\nFree virtual Sibshops event for children ages 8 to 1 2 who have a sibling with a disability.\n\nOnline Sibshops are for childre n and teens who have a sibling with disabilities. Sibshops are a fun\, sib -focused time to connect and relax with other siblings who get what being a sib is all about.\n\nFor the adults who run them and for the agencies th at sponsor them\, Sibshops are evidence of their loving concern for the fa mily member who will have the longest-lasting relationship with a person w ho has a disability. However\, for the children and teens who attend them\ , Sibshops are fun events where they will meet other sibs (usually for the first time)\, have fun\, laugh\, talk about the challenges and joys of ha ving a sib with disabilities\, play some great games and learn something a bout the services their brothers and sisters receive.\n\nEspecially during this time when many families are spending more time at home\, siblings ar e experiencing all kinds of feelings. Meeting other sibs\, talking and pla ying games with one another can help your child feel less alone and more p repared to handle different experiences and situations that arise.\n\nA fr ee online Sibshops for ages 8 to 12 is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m . Sept. 25.\n\nSupporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (SIBS) is hosting this event in collaboration with the Northwest Special Rec Association (NW SRA).\n\nGo to the online registration form and click on #8004 (free sibsh op) to fill out the form.\n\nQuestions can be directed to contact LJ Jevan ey at ljevaney@nwsra.org or (847) 392-2848\, ext. 246. CATEGORIES:Support Group END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20200308T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR