Welcome to the Siblings Canada Learning Hub!
Explore our curated collection of free resources that support siblings of people with disabilities.
Through courses, webcasts, and other resources, the Siblings Canada Learning Hub helps siblings build their knowledge of relevant topics, including financial security, mental health, and communicating with family.
Family members, people with disabilities, and service providers can explore the Learning Hub to better understand the experience, perspectives, and needs of siblings as this will ultimately contribute to the long-term wellbeing of people with disabilities.
Our offerings are constantly changing so check back here often. Click the button below to explore all our resources or check out some highlights below!
Family members, people with disabilities, and service providers can explore the Learning Hub to better understand the experience, perspectives, and needs of siblings as this will ultimately contribute to the long-term wellbeing of people with disabilities.
Our offerings are constantly changing so check back here often. Click the button below to explore all our resources or check out some highlights below!
Online Courses
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COURSE | Savvy Siblings: Strengthening the Financial Security of Your Sibling with a Disability
Course4.0 average rating (1 review)Created for siblings, by siblings, Savvy Siblings is a free online course that walks participants through the fundamentals of how to meaningfully contribute to their sibling’s financial and overall well-being.
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COURS | Frères et sœurs avisés : Renforcer la sécurité financière de votre frère ou sœur vivant avec un handicap
CourseCe cours en ligne gratuit pouvant être réalisé à votre rythme permet aux adultes canadiens de créer une sécurité financière pour, et avec, leurs frères et sœurs vivants avec des handicaps.
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COURSE | Peer Mentoring
CourseThis program matches adults who have siblings with disabilities with the goal of building supportive, one-on-one relationships that are centred around a deep sense of understanding which comes from having similar lived experiences.
Webcasts
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WEBCAST | brother. do. you. love. me: An Evening with Manni and Reuben Coe
CourseWatch the recording of the celebration of the Canadian launch of Manni and Reuben Coe's memoir, 'brother. do. you. love. me.', hosted by Ali Hassan.
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WEBCAST | Freeing Teresa - A conversation with Teresa Heartchild and Franke James
CourseA conversation with Teresa Heartchild, Franke James, Helen Ries and Yona Lunsky about the book "Freeing Teresa: A True Story about My Sister and Me".
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WEBCAST | The diverse and dynamic nature of sibling caregiving over time
CourseThe webcast replay is a powerful conversation between Dr. Pamela Block from Western University and Helen Ries from Siblings Canada. They discuss the preliminary results of their study into sibling relationships and how they change over time.
Podcasts
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PODCAST | Professor Pamela Block on Canada vs US support and being a sibling
CourseDr. Pamela Block from Western University joins us to compare state run assistance in Canada and America. She also shares her research on the effects of being a sibling of a person with disabilities.
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PODCAST | Becoming a Sibling Caregiver
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PODCAST | Connecting Disability To... Being A Sibling: AMI
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Guides
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GUIDE | COMMUNICATING with Family for Adults Who Have Siblings with Disabilities
CourseThis guide is for adults who have a sibling with a disability who want to learn how to start or navigate sensitive conversations about the future with their family members.
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GUIDE | MENTAL HEALTH for Adults Who Have Siblings with Disabilities
CourseThis guide is for adults who have a sibling with a disability and want to learn more about mental health. If you’re involved in the care or well-being of your sibling with a disability this guide will provide you with information and resources.
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GUIDE | Running Virtual Peer Meetups for Adults Who Have Siblings with Disabilities
CourseSupport for organizations, agencies, and community groups in developing and delivering virtual peer meetup programs for adult siblings of people with disabilities.
Resources for Organizations
Siblings Canada develops resources that build the capacity of social service agencies and other disability-focused organizations to better engage and support sibling caregivers.
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GUIDE | Running Peer Mentoring Programs for Adults Who Have Siblings with Disabilities
CourseSupport for organizations, agencies, and community groups to develop and deliver peer mentoring programs for adult siblings of people with disabilities.
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GUIDE | Running Virtual Peer Meetups for Adults Who Have Siblings with Disabilities
CourseSupport for organizations, agencies, and community groups in developing and delivering virtual peer meetup programs for adult siblings of people with disabilities.