The Sibling Research Consortium, begun in 2003, is a collaborative effort of researchers from several universities interested in siblings of individuals with disabilities and The Arc of the United States, with leadership provided by the
Leadership: Ann Kaiser and Robert Hodapp
Goals
• to conduct research focusing on life span experiences and outcomes for siblings in families that include individuals with disabilities
• to build capacity for conducting research on siblings and families
• to make recommendations for policy and practice based on findings from this research
Report on findings from the national Sibling Questionnaire
Upcoming Events
• Conference (location and date to be determined)
For information contact: disabilitysibs@vanderbilt.edu
For Vanderbilt Kennedy Center Research Studies involving siblings, link to Studyfinder and select the "Siblings" category.
Receive information from the Sibling Consortium
If you are interested in siblings of persons with disabilities, we welcome your participation. All are welcome—researchers, clinicians, family members, advocates. Please open and complete our registration form to receive periodic updates of Sibling Consortium activities, findings, and materials.
Resources
SibSaturdays at the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center
Siblings-Health Library, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt
Supporting Siblings and Adults with Intellectual and I/DD in Planning for the Future, University of Illinois at Chicago