Sibshops designed for siblings ages 7-13 are facilitated by MCBDD employees who are Sibshop certified. This program provides brothers and sisters of siblings with developmental disabilities with peer support and information in a lively, recreational setting.
Upcoming Events for 2025:
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January 10 at MCBDD (5:30-8:00pm)
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March 14 at We Love Birthday Parties (5:30-8:00pm)
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Family Sibshop
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May 9 at Fountain Park in Piqua (5:30-8:00pm)
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June 14 at Camp Joy in Clarksville OH (8:00am-8:30pm)
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​​Limited to a small group ​​
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July 18 at LaComedia (9:30am-4:30pm)
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Limit 9 Sibs to see Matilda
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September TBD at Vandermark Farms in Sidney (5:30-9:30pm)
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Limit 12 Sibs
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November 14 at TBD (5:30-8:00pm)
Click here to download the event flyer. ​
At Sibshops:
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Meet other siblings in a relaxed, recreational setting
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Discuss common joys and concerns with other siblings of children with support needs
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Learn how others handle situations commonly experienced by siblings of children with support needs
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Learn more about the implications of the sibling’s support needs
Sibshop events also provide parents and other professionals with opportunities to learn more about the concerns and opportunities
frequently experienced by brothers and sisters of people with support needs.
For more information contact:
Karen Armentrout
Miami County Board of DD (MCBDD)
(937) 440-3000
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In partnership with:
Support for Sibshops programming comes from The Department of Developmental Disabilities, Ohio SIBS &
the Miami County Board of Developmental Disabilities.