Sleep Apnea and Spina Bifida
Sleep Apnea & Spina Bifida: What You Need to Know Sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing disorders (SRBD) are common...
Read MoreSBANYS Featured on WNYT News Channel 13
The Spina Bifida Association of New York State was featured on WNYT News Channel 13 in early February, highlighting ongoing advocacy efforts to improve the lives of individuals impacted by Spina Bifida.
The feature followed a press conference at the New York State Capitol in Albany, where SBANYS leaders called on lawmakers to include $250,000 in the state budget to expand programs and services for the Spina Bifida community. During the interview, Executive Director Julia Duff and Board Member Joe Slaninka discussed the organization’s mission and the impact of this proposed funding on families across New York State.
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Weight and Health
Taking Charge of Weight & Health: Spina Bifida & Obesity Obesity can make daily life harder for people with Spina...
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Spina Bifida and Bone Health
Spina Bifida & Bone Health: Understanding Osteoporosis Adults with Spina Bifida are at higher risk for early-onset osteoporosis — a...
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Emergency Planning
People with disabilities, including those with Spina Bifida, are often overlooked in emergency planning. Without accessible shelters, transportation, and support,...
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Latex Allergy
Spina Bifida & Latex Allergy — Stay Safe from the Start People with Spina Bifida are at high risk for...
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Awareness to Advocacy
Knowing about Spina Bifida is just the first step. Real change happens when awareness turns into advocacy. Awareness helps people...
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Orthopedic Care in Spina Bifida
Orthopedic Care in Spina Bifida — Supporting Mobility and Independence Many people with Spina Bifida experience orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions...
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Chiari Type II in Spina Bifida
Chiari Type II in Spina Bifida — Early Detection Matters Chiari Type II Malformation occurs in many people with Myelomeningocele...
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Recognizing Tethered Cord in Spina Bifida
Recognizing Tethered Cord in Children and Adults with Spina Bifida Spinal cord tethering happens when the spinal cord becomes stuck...
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Spina Bifida Affecting Motor Skills
Spina Bifida can impact motor skills in different ways. Gross motor skills—like walking, climbing stairs, or transferring—may be more noticeably...
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