{"id":8314,"date":"2019-02-26T12:03:48","date_gmt":"2019-02-26T12:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/arc.local\/?page_id=8314"},"modified":"2023-05-23T15:46:51","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T19:46:51","slug":"siblings","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/premium\/our-initiatives\/become-sponsor\/siblings\/","title":{"rendered":"Siblings 34"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jqd5jnd9-a4ec3f50ffc0cbf15858754893e4ba06\">\n.avia-section.av-jqd5jnd9-a4ec3f50ffc0cbf15858754893e4ba06{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/premium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/06\/1-Header-5.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-jqd5jnd9-a4ec3f50ffc0cbf15858754893e4ba06 main_color avia-section-huge avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  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total_counter_pos=&#8221;hidden&#8221; style=&#8221;icon&#8221; template=&#8221;grey-retina&#8221; fixedwidth_align=&#8221;left&#8221; sidebar_pos=&#8221;left&#8221; float=&#8221;yes&#8221;]<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The role of a sibling in the life of a person with an intellectual and developmental disability (I\/DD) is as complex as it is meaningful. Siblings can be friends, confidants, and caregivers. Whatever their role, a sibling is a unique person in the life of someone with I\/DD.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1zniic7-09c0a083b8035bb3bc14c5f181ea51ed\">\n.flex_cell.av-1zniic7-09c0a083b8035bb3bc14c5f181ea51ed{\nvertical-align:top;\nbackground-color:#ffffff;\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_cell.av-1zniic7-09c0a083b8035bb3bc14c5f181ea51ed{\npadding:60px 30px 30px 30px !important;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class='flex_cell av-1zniic7-09c0a083b8035bb3bc14c5f181ea51ed av-gridrow-cell av_one_half no_margin  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_cell_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  right_image_order content-align-top'  ><div class='flex_cell_inner'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-jqd56d3x-6bad63b1812ee56259f98794c85c59e9\">\n.avia-image-container.av-jqd56d3x-6bad63b1812ee56259f98794c85c59e9 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-jqd56d3x-6bad63b1812ee56259f98794c85c59e9 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-jqd56d3x-6bad63b1812ee56259f98794c85c59e9 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-24013 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-24013 avia_image ' src='https:\/\/cwsdemo.thearc.org\/premium\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/13\/2019\/06\/2-Overview-2.jpg' alt='Woman carrying young boy piggyback standing in field of grass. 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It is crucial that siblings are supported to be the best advocate they can be. To achieve this goal, they must have access to information and resources to help them make informed decisions \u2013 whatever their involvement.<\/p>\n<p>Many of us at The Arc know firsthand what it is like to grow up with a family member with I\/DD. We understand and share the vision you have for a healthy, full, and independent life for your sibling. 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By joining our fight for a more inclusive future, you\u2019ll be kept in the loop on key policy developments at the federal level. We\u2019ll keep you up-to-date on opportunities to share your story and make sure Members of Congress keep families front and center as they consider the implications of proposed legislation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"what_doing_paragraph_nested\"><strong>Connect with Your Local Chapter of The Arc\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Arc has hundreds of state and local chapters across the United States. Chapters provide a wide range of services and support. 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type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-4gaxbu-4c29bd13cab4527499caba276d1a291b\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-4gaxbu-4c29bd13cab4527499caba276d1a291b{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:40px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-4gaxbu-4c29bd13cab4527499caba276d1a291b .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-4gaxbu-4c29bd13cab4527499caba276d1a291b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:40px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-4gaxbu-4c29bd13cab4527499caba276d1a291b .av-subheading{\nfont-size:16px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-4gaxbu-4c29bd13cab4527499caba276d1a291b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-4gaxbu-4c29bd13cab4527499caba276d1a291b .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading 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\/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1k0by2u-3e4b9d8f6c9c9dfbb06cde7b0cc625bf '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Future planning is creating a guide for a person with I\/DD to lead a good life as independently as possible. A plan is important throughout all stages of life and especially in the future after the parent or caregiver is no longer able to provide support.<\/p>\n<p>The Arc\u2019s Center for Future Planning\u00ae exists to help families with this possible\u2014and necessary\u2014planning through information and assistance on housing, person-centered planning, financial planning, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-1hcunsm-f9447b660bf2faa52dd7487100487e20-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1hcunsm-f9447b660bf2faa52dd7487100487e20\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-1hcunsm-f9447b660bf2faa52dd7487100487e20{\nbackground-color:#5c2b85;\nborder-color:#5c2b85;\ncolor:#ffffff;\ntransition:all 0.4s ease-in-out;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-1hcunsm-f9447b660bf2faa52dd7487100487e20 .avia-svg-icon 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