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Project

Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Sibling Support Groups

Center:

TN-Vanderbilt University, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2014

Contact Information:

Laurie Fleming
[email protected]
866-936-8852

Project Description:

The Vanderbilt Kennedy center offers support programs for siblings of people with disabilities. At present, more than 526,000 adults with disabilities are older than 60 years of age, and that number is expected to triple-- to over 1.5 million -- by 2030. Most of these adults are in some way cared for or supported by their siblings. Although some research exists on sibling relationships in early to middle childhood, much less is known about the nature of adult sibling relationships and the factors that contribute to positive relationships and developmental outcomes in adulthood.

Keyword(s):

sibling, Sibshops, SibSaturdays

Core Function(s):

Developing & Disseminating Information

Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Cultural Diversity

Target Audience:

Family Members/Caregivers

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances, Limited English, Geographic Areas, Rural/Remote, Urban, Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State