Welcome to the Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England
We are a 501(c)3 organization working to support people with Spina Bifida as they reach for their goals and pursue a more fulfilling life. SBAGNE is a group of parents, adults with Spina Bifida, and dedicated professionals working together to support and encourage families and individuals throughout the Greater New England area. It is our goal to enrich the lives of those affected by Spina Bifida through education, parental support, social networking, advocacy and public awareness.
The 2019 SBAGNE Annual Appeal is underway!October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month, and the kickoff to our Annual Appeal Campaign. With your generous support, SBAGNE can continue to expand and improve our outreach, programming, and financial support to families and individuals across New England living with Spina Bifida. Our vision ...
Join our Adult Group! Adult Group dinners and events are geared towards adults living with Spina Bifida age 18 and up. Attendees are welcome to bring a friend or family member. This group was made to provide peer support for adults living with spina bifida and their loved ones. So ...
ABLE Accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families. They are the result of the passage of the Stephen Beck Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014, better known as the ABLE Act. The beneficiary of the account is the owner, and income earned ...
Have you ever stuck a phone or iPod into a empty toilet paper roll to amplify the sound? Or maybe you've used duct tape to open a jam jar? If you have done either of these things (or a slew of other tricks) then you've made use of a life ...
A DIY event is a fundraising event organized and hosted by you in your community.
Want to raise money for SBAGNE? Hold a DIY event. See the guidelines and ideas for your fundraiser.
REquipment is a great way to obtain free, gently-used, durable medical equipment (DME) for use by individuals and families in Greater Boston and Central Massachusetts.
You can search the inventory here.
The latest news can be read online.
Join us for our annual holiday parties in Maine and Massachusetts!
We look forward to celebrating the holidays with you this December! Join us for lunch, new member welcome, meet Santa, exchange gifts in our Yankee Swap, and party with new and old friends!
Maine Holiday Party
Saturday, December 07, 2019* 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Saint Philip Church 2365 Turner Road Auburn, ME 04210
*A snow date is scheduled for January 11, 2020. Google Map
Massachusetts Holiday Party
Sunday, December 08, 2019 11:00AM – 3:00PM
Weston Community Center 20 Alphabet Lane Weston, MA 02493 Google Map
Gifts will be provided for all children ages 13 and under. Everyone ages 14 and up are invited to participate in our Yankee Swap. SBAGNE will provide gifts for any members with spina bifida who participate in the swap. We invite all others who participate to bring a wrapped gift with them as entry to the swap.
October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month, and the kickoff to our Annual Appeal Campaign. With your generous support, SBAGNE can continue to expand and improve our outreach, programming, and financial support to families and individuals across New England living with Spina Bifida. Our vision is to build connections and community, break down barriers, promote access and change within society, provide education, and support individuals as they move toward fulfilling and independent lives.
Join our Adult Group! Adult Group dinners and events are geared towards adults living with Spina Bifida age 18 and up. Attendees are welcome to bring a friend or family member. This group was made to provide peer support for adults living with spina bifida and their loved ones. So that we can give accurate head counts to restaurants, we ask attendees to RSVP with the number of their party to Laura Lambert at llambert@SBAGreaterNE.org by the RSVP date. SBAGNE makes reservation, and schedules, organizes, and promotes Adult Group events. At this time, we ask attendees to cover their own meal expenses. Watch Facebook for updates and become part of our Adult Group email list by contacting llambert@SBAGreaterNE.org.
Save the date of our next Adult Group dinners:
• Friday, September 27 at 6:30PM at Wahlburgers in Hingham, MA • Friday, October 25 at Double Chin HK Cafe in Boston, MA
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