Spina Bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the United States. It occurs when a baby's spine fails to close properly during the first months of pregnancy. This causes full or partial paralysis and on-going medical challenges. However, most born with Spina Bifida can expect to live happy and fulfilling lives. More Facts about Spina Bifida...
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Summer / Fall 2010 Schedule
To register for any of the following sessions, contact Sharon Sellet at 513-467-9292 or email Sharon.
Monday evenings, 7:30pm, Eastern Standard Time.
Programs take place over toll-free teleconferencing.
August 30, 2010
Topic: Discovering Tenacity, Confidence, Self Esteem and the Joy of Find the Player Within
Speaker: Ashley Thomas, Executive Director and active adult with Spina Bifida
Bridge II Bridge Sports, Inclusive Sports Club, Durham North Carolina
September 20, 2010 (rescheduled from September 13)
Topic: Positive Strategies for Your Life and Career
Speaker: Jon Gordon, CEO, Jon Gordon Companies
-Jon is a motivational speaker, consultant and author of the bestselling book, "The Energy Bus", "The No Complaining Rule", "Training Camp", "The Shark and the Goldfish" and "Soup: A Recipe to Nourish Your Team and Culture". Jon has been featured on CNN, The Today Show, O Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal. His principles have been put the test by NFL teams, hospitals, Fortune 500 companies, healthcare, and education.
SBAC Tele Program is an evolving learning community and social network with participants from across the country.
Transition to adulthood is often a rocky road for typical adolescents. For adolescents and young adults with Spina Bifida the process of achieving successful independence is often delayed. Transportation issues and accessibility along with limited resources often make it difficult to meet up with peers and trade shared experiences. SBAC’s award winning Tele-program is an affordable and efficient means to get connected with people from across the United States and discuss timely topics and get a chance to weigh in on what works best!
"Special Topics" are one night programs with experts – many from the Spina Bifida national conference - speaking on a single issue and sharing their expertise with the tele-program audience.
We connect in real time using a toll free number bridgeline courtesy of Cincinnati Bell Technology Solutions. You bring your voice and ideas and participate from your own comfy spot from New York to California! We are in the planning stages for the next season. If you’d like to hear about something specific or know a guest speaker that is too good to keep to yourself – let us know.
For more information, contact the SBAC here.
