Our Mission

The Spina Bifida of Greater New Orleans, Inc. (SB of GNO) is a non-profit, tax exempt organization for the expressed purpose

of providing services to those persons born with Spina Bifida and their families, and to increase public awareness about

Spina Bifida and its prevention. The Organization consists of individuals with Spina Bifida, their families, and other interested

persons united to enhance the quality of life for persons with Spina Bifida.

The association's mission is "to promote the prevention of Spina Bifida and to support the needs of individuals with Spina Bifida

and related disorders".

Our Vision

At SB of GNO, we envision a future where all individuals have opportunities to grow and thrive in an integrated society and  also where, supported by a diet enriched with folic acid, fewer babies will be born with Spina Bifida.

 Programs and services reflect the association's goals:

	To enable children, youth and adults with Spina Bifida to maximize their potential for educational achievement, employment, independence and a healthy life.
	To significantly reduce the incidence of Spina Bifida and related conditions,
	To enable families of individuals with Spina Bifida to receive care giving support from each other.
	To assure that individuals with Spina Bifida and related conditions receive entitled medical, educational and vocational services.
	To advocate for the acceptance, accessibility rights, inclusion, treatment options, and well being of people with Spina Bifida
	To advocate for appropriate educational, vocational, and community support to encourage self determination.
	To promote research for the prevention of Spina Bifida and related secondary conditions.
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