Emergency Assistance Funds On a limited basis, the association helps persons with SB in emergency situations. Please call the hotline number if you wish to be considered for this type of help.  the association’s ability to help is limited by our current funds and the nature of the help that is requested...

New and Expectant Parents' Counseling Please call our Hotline at 972-238-8755 if you would like to speak to someone about our association and services. We have persons trained to speak to expectant and new parents....

Summer Camp Each June, SBANT sponsors a 6-day residential camp at Camp John Marc ( www.campjohnmarc.org ) for children with SB ages 8 to 15. Doctors and nurses from the SB clinic at Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children ( www.tsrh.org ) organize and supervise the medical care provided at camp. We...

Family Camps SBANT sponsors two family camps each year at Camp John Marc  ( www.campjohnmarc.org ), a beautiful, accessible camp located in Meridian, Texas, about 75 miles south of the DFW area.  In the spring, our Spanish speaking families gather for a weekend of fun, relaxation and sharing...

Adult Retreat Weekend The SBANT is committed to serving individuals of all ages with Spina Bifida. Each spring the SBANT holds an Adult Retreat for SB individuals at Camp Summit in Argyle, Texas( www.campsummittx.org ). The three day Retreat offers opportunities for outdoor activities including sports...

Scholarships How do I apply for a SBANT Scholarship? Applications are available online at www.SpinaBifidaNT.org and will also run in the January/February 2010 and March/April 2010 issues of The Horizon. Applicants must be born with Spina Bifida and be a legal resident of the state of Texas. Scholarships...

Outreach to Spanish speaking families For many families living with SB in North Texas, Spanish is the primary language spoken. Recognizing this fact has led us to offer more services in Spanish. Our Spanish hotline telephone number is 972-208-7804. Our newsletter typically has several pages in Spanish...

Outreach for families with children ages 0-12 We believe families with children with SB benefit by periodically gathering and exchanging ideas. In addition to the holiday party in December, we generally hold an Easter Egg Hunt and a picnic for families with younger children during the year. It is especially...

Volunteer Camp Counselors for TLC Program To staff our residential summer camp for a week each June, SBANT recruits approximately 45 volunteers who are at least 18 years old to stay in the cabins with the campers. Our volunteers range in age and experience from high school seniors to retired attorneys...