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Sibs 2019 Conference

8:30 am - 5:30 pm EDT, March 30, 2019   |   Organized by: Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council and the District of Columbia Developmental Disabilities Council

Description

Sibs 2019 is designed to help siblings of all ages and supporters of sibling issues to connect, listen and learn from each other.

Hear welcome remarks from Maryland State Senator Jeff Waldstreicher and the sibling stories featured in the documentaries, Intelligent LivesThe R Word and the Academy Award-nominated Life, Animated.

​Participate in interactive workshops and discussions for siblings and supporters and attend sessions on multicultural challenges, mental health, dating and relationships, parent perspectives, and special sessions just for seniors and fathers & sons.




Jeff Waldstreicher

Sibling and Maryland Senator

Senator Jeff Waldsteicher is a long time advocate for people with disabilities and their families and a sibling himself. He represented District 18 in Montgomery County in the House of Delegates since 2006, and now serves on the Judicial Proceedings Committee in the Maryland Senate.

Emma Fialka-Feldman

Sibling Star in Intelligent Lives

Emma is a second grade teacher in an inclusive classroom within Boston Public Schools, and the sibling of Micah, featured in the 2018 film, Intelligent Lives.

Amanda Lukoff

Sibling, Director of The R Word

Amanda is a filmmaker and director from Wilmington, Delaware and the sibling of Gabrielle, featured in her 2019 film, The R Word.

Steve Monplaisir

Sibling Star in Intelligent Lives

Steve is a hip-hop artist from Providence, Rhode Island and the sibling of Naomie, featured in the 2018 film, Intelligent Lives.

Walter Suskind

Sibling Star in Life, Animated

Walter is an autism advocate from Washington, DC and the sibling of Owen, featured in the 2017 Academy Award-nominated film, Life, Animated.

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