The Spina Bifida Resource Network (SBRN) provides services and programs to children, adults and families living with spina bifida and other disabilities. We provide individualized services in the home and community throughout New Jersey.  Our services and programs are geared towards increasing knowledge, self-care, capabilities and independence.

Our mission is to empower the lives of people living with Spina Bifida, through:

• Family Support Service Programs
• Prevention Programs
• Education & Recreation

Spina Bifida is one of the most common, permanently disabling birth defects in the U.S., affecting about 1,500 pregnancies each year. It occurs when the neural tube does not close completely during the first several weeks after conception. Living with Spina Bifida is different for every person. People with spina bifida often need many surgeries and may experience paralysis, mobility challenges, and loss of bladder and bowel control. Most people with spina bifida do live long productive lives, thanks to advanced medical techniques and support systems. SBRN has resources on numerous topics related to Spina Bifida and living with disabilities.