Life & Family
Unapei publishes study on siblings of people with disabilities
Unapei published a study on September 23, 2026, examining the lives of brothers and sisters who grow up with a sibling living with a disability. The research, released by a network of more than 300 associations, explores how a sibling's disability impacts their life choices and personal experiences.
According to reports from La Croix and Aleteia, these siblings are often highly involved in caregiving but remain less visible than parents. The study seeks to give a voice to these individuals, who frequently view their specific family circumstances as a source of personal richness despite the responsibilities they carry.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- ReportingDisability: between pride and responsibility, the little-known experience of brothers and sisters
La Croix · Mélinée Le Priol
- Reporting@aleteiaenBrothers and sisters of people with disabilities: the shadow caregivers
Aleteia · Hortense Leger
How the coverage unfolded
- Sep 23, 3:01 PM La Croix Français Handicap : entre fierté et responsabilité, l’expérience méconnue des frères et sœurs
- Sep 23, 2:58 PM Aleteia Français Frères et sœurs de personnes handicapées : les aidants de l’ombre
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