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Siblings of Children With Disabilities Workshop in Dixon

When

Saturday, April 18, 2026    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Where

Woodcote Cottage
2114 Lowell Park Road, Dixon, Illinois, 61021

Event Type

A fun and free workshop for siblings of children with disabilities to converse, create and spend time in nature.

STAR NET Regions I & III, Easterseals Chicago, Kreider Services and Lowell Nature Center will host a Sibling Workshop on  April 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Woodcote Cottage in Dixon.

Siblings of children with special needs ages 5 to15 can join STAR NET Family Resource Specialist Roseann Slaght for this workshop offering fun, education and peer support.

Siblings can:

  • Enjoy games and activities
  • Network and share important conversations
  • Spend time in nature

Roseann has more than 23 years of experience embracing inclusive practices, finding ways to support each child and including parents as partners in the learning process. She is a parent of two adult men with significant disabilities.

Register for the “Sibling Workshop” and see more details on STAR NET Regions I & III’s website.