Spina Bifida

SPINA BIFIDA

What is Spina Bifida?

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Community Health Charities Members Addressing Spina Bifida

Resources available through the Health Matters at Work web site

	Accessible Summer Camps
	Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and other Special Needs – This brochure by the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, and the American Red Cross addresses issues people with disabilities may need to consider when preparing for an emergency. Four Steps to Prepare for an Emergency – Though this article is titled Haiti’s Devastating Earthquake, it also discusses four steps you can take to prepare for an emergency. Are Individuals with Special Needs Ready for Emergencies – This page addresses some steps you can take to prepare for emergencies (creating an emergency kit, identifying places to stay in another town, and developing a support network.
	Spina Bifida Association
	Recommended Reading – The SBA recommends the following sites for information on automobile and air travel for people suffering from spina bifida. Travel with a Disability – see how travel is now easier than ever for people with disabilities.
	Agent Orange Benefits Act – Information on benefits available to veteran’s whose children have spina bifida.

This Information is for educational purposes only; it should not be construed as medical advice. You should not use it for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. Consult your physician for detailed information about medical conditions as well as information contained here.