Spina Bifida Association of Georgia-Tennessee

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Spina Bifida Association of Georgia-Tennessee Since 1976, dedicated to enhancing the lives of all those affected by Spina Bifida in GA and TN.

Spina Bifida Association of Georgia-Tennessee (SBAGTN) works to support individuals with Spina Bifida as they reach their goals and pursue a fulfilling lifestyle. As a group of parents, dedicated professionals, and adults as well as children with Spina Bifida, we work collectively to promote the prevention of Spina Bifida while raising awareness of those affected with this birth defect. Furthermore, SBAGTN is working to support families and individuals with Spina Bifida, and we seek to provide information and education throughout the states of Georgia and Tennessee.

🪥 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!📣 DON’T MISS OUR NOVEMBER COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSIONS!Join Dr. Alam, Speech-Language Patho...
10/20/2026

🪥 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!📣 DON’T MISS OUR NOVEMBER COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSIONS!

Join Dr. Alam, Speech-Language Pathologist, for two sessions focused on practical strategies for feeding, swallowing, oral care, and independence in the Spina Bifida community.

🍽️ November 3
Feeding and Swallowing in Spina Bifida: Understanding Challenges and Strategies
đź”— Register: https://vist.ly/5p6jh

🪥 November 10
Oral Hygiene and Independence in Spina Bifida: Practical Strategies for Daily Care
đź”— Register: https://vist.ly/5p6jc

⏰ Both sessions begin at 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 5 PM MT / 4 PM PT

đź’¬ Each session includes practical information and an opportunity to ask questions.

Save the dates and join us!

đź’™ Happening This Friday!Looking for practical ways to manage stress? Join the Spina Bifida Association of the Carolinas ...
10/19/2026

đź’™ Happening This Friday!

Looking for practical ways to manage stress? Join the Spina Bifida Association of the Carolinas this Friday for “Finding Your Calm in a Stressful World.”

Disability advocate and consultant Shameka Andrews will lead a conversation about practical ways to manage stress, practice self-care, and find moments of calm in everyday life.

đź“… Friday, October 23
đź•– 7:00 p.m. ET
đź’» Via Zoom: https://vist.ly/5p48d

This conversation is for everyone!

đź“‹ Resource Spotlight: Guidelines for the Care of People with Spina BifidaDid you know SBA publishes Guidelines for the C...
10/19/2026

đź“‹ Resource Spotlight: Guidelines for the Care of People with Spina Bifida

Did you know SBA publishes Guidelines for the Care of People with Spina Bifida to support healthcare professionals in providing quality, evidence-based care?

Today, we’re highlighting the latest update to the Mental Health Guidelines — a helpful resource for healthcare professionals caring for people with Spina Bifida.

🔎 Explore the guidelines and learn more about mental health and Spina Bifida.

https://vist.ly/5nzkt

For many young adults with Spina Bifida, the transition from pediatric to adult care comes with a serious gap. We need t...
10/18/2026

For many young adults with Spina Bifida, the transition from pediatric to adult care comes with a serious gap. We need to do better.

Explore SBA's transition resources at https://vist.ly/5nw7q

10/16/2026

📣 ICYMI: What’s Happening at SBA! 💙

There’s a lot happening across the Spina Bifida community during Spina Bifida Awareness Month! Have you caught up on the latest edition of What’s Happening? Here’s a peek at what’s inside. 👀

🎶 Don’t Stop Us Now! — Celebrate Spina Bifida Awareness Month with our high-energy community video!

👟 Walk-N-Roll® for Spina Bifida — Find an upcoming event, join Team Spina Bifida, or participate your way.

📚 Upcoming Educational Events — Explore upcoming webinars on feeding and swallowing, oral hygiene, and independence.

💡 Resource Spotlight — Learn more about precocious puberty in children with Spina Bifida and hydrocephalus.

📅 SBA Chapter Events — Discover opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate with chapters across the country.

🔬 Participate in Research — Explore current studies and research opportunities for adults, children, families, and expectant families.

💙 Backbone Alliance — Help us welcome 10 new monthly donors this October to support SBA’s mission.

🤝 Sponsor Spotlight — Check out resources and information from our corporate partners on incontinence care, catheterization, and more.

đź“© Catch up on everything happening!

Read the latest What’s Happening newsletter: https://vist.ly/5nrvz

For many children with Spina Bifida, complex medical care begins early in life. Awareness starts with understanding the ...
10/15/2026

For many children with Spina Bifida, complex medical care begins early in life. Awareness starts with understanding the experiences and support children and families may need.

Explore resources: https://vist.ly/5nk9k

🪥 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION: Oral Hygiene & Independence in Spina BifidaMaintaining oral hy...
10/15/2026

🪥 REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

COMMUNITY INFORMATION SESSION: Oral Hygiene & Independence in Spina Bifida

Maintaining oral hygiene can be challenging when motor skills, sensory needs, positioning, or independence affect daily care. Join SBA for a practical session exploring strategies to support successful oral hygiene routines and greater independence.

đź“… November 10, 2026
⏰ 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT / 5 PM MT / 4 PM PT

Topics include:
🪥 Factors that can impact oral hygiene skills
🛠️ Adaptive tools and toothbrushing strategies
đź’Ş Supporting independence with daily care and self-feeding
🤝 Collaborating with healthcare professionals

🎤 Featuring Dr. Alam, Speech-Language Pathologist

A 30-minute interactive Q&A will follow the presentation, with an opportunity to ask questions about feeding, swallowing, and oral care.

đź”— Register today: https://vist.ly/5nhj3

What an incredible day in Nashville! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida and helped...
10/14/2026

What an incredible day in Nashville! Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Walk-N-Roll for Spina Bifida and helped make this event so special. đź’™

🙌 242 registered participants!
đź’° $26,700 raised to date!

From bringing the Spina Bifida community together to raising awareness and funds to support the mission of the Spina Bifida Association, Nashville showed up in a BIG way!

A special thank-you to our participants, families, volunteers, community partners, sponsors, and supporters who made this event possible. Your involvement makes a difference! đź’™

And thank you to Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt for hosting us indoors and helping us keep the celebration going despite the weather!

✨ The impact doesn’t stop here! Fundraising continues, so there’s still time to support the mission and help us reach even more people in the Spina Bifida community.

💙 Join Us Next Week!Feeling stressed? Join the Spina Bifida Association of the Carolinas next week for “Finding Your Cal...
10/14/2026

đź’™ Join Us Next Week!

Feeling stressed? Join the Spina Bifida Association of the Carolinas next week for “Finding Your Calm in a Stressful World,” a Zoom conversation focused on practical ways to manage stress and practice self-care.

Shameka Andrews, disability advocate, consultant, and founder of Disability Empowerment Consulting, will share helpful strategies for managing stress and finding moments of calm in everyday life.

đź“… Friday, October 23
đź•– 7:00 p.m. ET
đź’» Join Us Via Zoom: https://vist.ly/5nchi

✨ This conversation is for everyone!

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