Past Events

Siblings of people with disabilities have different needs across the lifespan. As siblings grow, their relationship and roles with their brother or sister do as well. At all ages, siblings need information, peer support, and an opportunity to discuss the future. Join us to explore the resources, research, needs, and supports that are relevant to adult siblings of people with disabilities.

Preparing and supporting students with disabilities and their families for life beyond high school

Dr. Sandy Magaña, Professor, Steve Hicks School of Social Work

Roundtable with members of the Texas Sibling Network

The two-day conference offers 50-60 different sessions within several tracks. The tracks include the following: advocacy, parenting and sibling issues (and a Sibshop), special education law (basic to advanced), medical issues (including Medical Home and Medicaid Waiver Programs), behavior, mental health, parent leadership, resources and services, self-advocacy, transition issues for youth and young adults with disabilities, and creating a good life for people with disabilities.

Save-The-Date!

Join us for an educational workshop from SAFE Disability Services, followed by a Q&A with disability service professionals.

Continue building the Texas Person Centered Practices - Community of Practice! Don't miss this opportunity to learn from other Mentor and Trainers throughout Texas! Registration: $89 | Contact Maria Elena Salazar: mariaem@utexas.edu for registration questions or accommodation requests.

Texas Sibiling Network have a presentation in April at the Texas Campaign's 7th Annual Symposium. Register today! http://www.txsymposium.org/register.html