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Okay, I did some software upgrades, particularly concerning the picture galleries. If you are a gallery user and have trouble uploading or editing your pics, please email me at todd@upwithdown.com and tell me what you are trying to do. THANKS!

Buddy Walk Update!

HANK YOU to all who participated in the Buddy Walk in Altoona this morning (Saturday).

It was a great success, despite the brisk wind and cool temperatures. I dont have an official count, but it is safe to say several hundred...

Up With Down Sibshop

What are Sibshops?
Sibshops provide an opportunity for brothers and sisters, “siblings,” of children with health and developmental concerns to make friends in a fun, uplifting atmosphere. Children are invited to participate in activities that encourage peer support, problem solving, and self esteem building through energetic creative games. Sibshops are not therapy, however, children usually leave a Sibshop feeling really great!
· Sibshops will provide brothers and sisters of children with special needs an opportunity to meet other siblings in a relaxed, recreational setting.
· Sibshops will provide brothers and sisters with opportunities to discuss common joys and concerns with other siblings of children with special needs.
· Sibshops will provide siblings with an opportunity to learn how others handle situations commonly experienced by siblings of children with special needs.