Welcome to the Spina Bifida Association of Cincinnati, Inc.

We are a 501(c)3 organization working to support individuals with Spina Bifida as they reach for their goals and pursue a more fulfilling life.  We are a group of parents, adults with Spina Bifida, and dedicated professionals working together to support and encourage families and individuals throughout the Greater Cincinnati area. It is our goal to enrich the lives of those affected by Spina Bifida through education, parental support, social networking, advocacy, public awareness, and more.

We invite you to visit often for valuable information and to learn about the exciting things happening with the Spina Bifida Association of Cincinnati. We value your opinion, so please let us know what additional information might be helpful to you.

Message from the Executive Director

We are so proud of the growth of the SBAC over the past several years.  The new decade holds many opportunities for our organization to continue to develop and expand, thanks to your support and participation. 

With the increasing success of the Walk and Roll, we reached a milestone of over $100,000 in cash revenue last year.  This allowed us to achieve one of the objectives we set forth early in 2009; to lease our first office. more...

Living with Spina Bifida, a personal story

The Spina Bifida Association has produced a video story, featuring disability advocate Donna Jones, about living with Spina Bifida. Click HERE to view the short series of video clips.

Folic Acid Awareness

Taking a folic acid supplement may reduce your risk of having a baby with a neural tube defect by up to 70%. The CDC and the US Public Health Service urge every woman who could become pregnant to get 400 micrograms (400 mcg) of synthetic folic acid every day. Learn more about folic acid...