Author: The Sibling Foundation, Inc.
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International Disability Rights & Protections
Understanding the International Frameworks That Shape Disability Rights Across the world, people with disabilities alongside their families are faced with the challenge of navigating complex, fragmented systems to access the rights, benefits, and assistance available to them. Government agencies, healthcare systems, educational institutions, social services, and other organizations serve millions of individuals with different needs… Read more
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Founding Board Member Recruitment: Director of Community Engagement
About Us The Sibling Foundation is a nonprofit organization philanthropically dedicated to improving the social, emotional, and material well-being of persons with disabilities, their families, and other vulnerable members of society through advocacy, resource connection, education, and community partnerships. Founded on the belief that siblings play lifelong roles as advocates, caregivers, and champions for their… Read more
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Founding Board Member Recruitment: Director of Governance & Compliance
About Us The Sibling Foundation is a nonprofit organization philanthropically dedicated to improving the social, emotional, and material well-being of persons with disabilities, their families, and other vulnerable members of society through advocacy, resource connection, education, and community partnerships. Founded on the belief that siblings play lifelong roles as advocates, caregivers, and champions for their… Read more
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Founding Board Member Recruitment: Director of Fundraising
About Us The Sibling Foundation is a nonprofit organization philanthropically dedicated to improving the social, emotional, and material well-being of persons with disabilities, their families, and other vulnerable members of society through advocacy, resource connection, education, and community partnerships. Founded on the belief that siblings play lifelong roles as advocates, caregivers, and champions for their… Read more
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Founding Board Member Recruitment: Director of Programs
About Us The Sibling Foundation is a nonprofit organization philanthropically dedicated to improving the social, emotional, and material well-being of persons with disabilities, their families, and other vulnerable members of society through advocacy, resource connection, education, and community partnerships. Founded on the belief that siblings play lifelong roles as advocates, caregivers, and champions for their… Read more
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Founding Board Member Recruitment: Secretary
About Us The Sibling Foundation is a nonprofit organization philanthropically dedicated to improving the social, emotional, and material well-being of persons with disabilities, their families, and other vulnerable members of society through advocacy, resource connection, education, and community partnerships. Founded on the belief that siblings play lifelong roles as advocates, caregivers, and champions for their… Read more
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An Overview of Indiana’s Medicaid Waiver Programs.
Indiana Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers are special Medicaid programs that “waive” certain federal rules so the state can fund services outside of hospital institutions. At The Sibling Foundation, we believe access to clear and understandable information is essential for empowering families and strengthening communities. This guide provides a simple overview of Indiana Medicaid… Read more
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Car Safety Guide: High Support Needs Editions
Many individuals with high support needs may experience behaviors in the car that can pose risks to themselves and others. Taking proactive safety measures is essential to create a more secure, predictable environment that helps both individuals and caregivers navigate these situations with greater confidence and support. At The Sibling Foundation, we are committed to… Read more
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Dear Hoosiers: Do You Know Who Makes the Decisions That Impact Your Family?
The fragmentation of our government can be a source of confusion for many families across the nation, especially when navigating the programs they rely on. With so many moving parts, understanding Indiana’s extensive state-run systems can feel overwhelming. That’s why The Sibling Foundation is committed to educating communities and simplifying the complex systems we live… Read more
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Featured Work: The Forgotten: A History of The State Developmental Institutions in Fort Wayne.
Imagine being taken from your family as a child, placed in an overcrowded institution, and forgotten, not because you were dangerous, but simply because you were different. This is the reality thousands of disabled Hoosiers lived, and it is a history Indiana is fully reckoning with. In remembrance of our history, we can’t help but… Read more