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On January 19, 1979, a small group of parents and professionals in Jefferson county joined together and filed Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws for the Spina Bifida Association of Alabama. Betty Bell was the first president of the group which met once a month at the Center for Developmental Learning Disorders at University of Alabama Birmingham (now Sparks Center). Betty, a pediatric nurse, was director of the area’s early intervention program and recognized a need for parents of children with Spina Bifida to have their own support group. The group actually began meeting some time before they incorporated but became a recognized I.R.S. 501(c)(3), non-profit organization in 1981. Our federal tax identification number is 63-0768768. SBA Statement of Purpose · Advocate for the acceptance, accessibility rights, inclusion, treatment options and well being of persons with Spina Bifida. · Develop, maintain, and provide current information about Spina Bifida to promote public awareness. · Encourage the development of improved treatment and trained teams to care for all affected by Spina Bifida. · Advocate for appropriate educational, vocational and community support to encourage self determination. · Promote research for the prevention of Spina Bifida and related secondary conditions. To see the SBA of AL Bylaws |
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CONTACT US: AL_spina_bifida_support@hotmail.com • 256-617-1414 • 140 Lansdowne Drive, Madison, AL 35758 |