#009: Helen Ries - Siblings empowering siblings with a disability

2017-05-01

A sibling care-giver tells her story of becoming her brother's go to person after her parents passed sooner than anyone expected. This podcast is important for all parents and siblings to listen to. - Hear Helen’s story as a sibling 'care-giver' - Learn why it is important for siblings to be a part of family planning - Learn how siblings can empower their families with conversation and tools - Learn how Helen is changing Ontario policy, and how you can support. How to contact Helen Ries: Website: helenries.ca Website: gi...

A sibling care-giver tells her story of becoming her brother's go to person after her parents passed sooner than anyone expected. This podcast is important for all parents and siblings to listen to.

- Hear Helen’s story as a sibling 'care-giver'

- Learn why it is important for siblings to be a part of family planning

- Learn how siblings can empower their families with conversation and tools

- Learn how Helen is changing Ontario policy, and how you can support.

How to contact Helen Ries:

Website: helenries.ca

Website: gifts-assets.ca

Contact Helen: helen.ries@gmail.com

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Resources:

Ontario Independent Facilitation Network OIFN.ca

Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network (PLAN) Click Here

P4P Click Here

A Manifesto for The Family Arm of the Disability Movement" by Helen Ries Click Here

Ontario Leaves Many Persons with Disability Trapped in Poverty by Helen Ries Click Here

Facebook Groups for Siblings

Canada - Click Here

USA - Click Here

Love & Respect,

Eric

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