Spina Bifida - Other Places To Get Help
Organizations
| Easter Seals | |
| 230 West Monroe Street | |
| Suite 1800 | |
| Chicago, IL 60606 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-221-6827 (312) 726-6200 |
| Fax: | (312) 726-1494 |
| TDD: | (312) 726-4258 |
| Web Address: | www.easterseals.com |
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This organization provides information and services to help people with disabilities. Its programs include counseling, training, social clubs, camping, transportation, and referrals. Call for information on the nearest chapter or to receive a catalog of their publications and products. |
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| National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) | |
| P.O. Box 5801 | |
| Bethesda, MD 20824 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-352-9424 (301) 496-5751 |
| TDD: | (301) 468-5981 |
| Web Address: | www.ninds.nih.gov |
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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), a part of the National Institutes of Health, is the leading U.S. federal government agency supporting research on brain and nervous system disorders. It also provides the public with educational materials and information about these disorders. |
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| March of Dimes | |
| 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue | |
| White Plains, NY 10605 | |
| Phone: | (914) 997-4488 |
| Web Address: | www.marchofdimes.com |
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The March of Dimes tries to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and early death. March of Dimes supports research, community services, education, and advocacy to save babies' lives. The organization's Web site has information on premature birth, birth defects, birth defects testing, pregnancy, and prenatal care. You can sign up to get a free newsletter and also explore Understanding Your Newborn: An Interactive Program for New Parents. |
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| Spina Bifida Association of America | |
| 4590 MacArthur Boulevard NW | |
| Suite 250 | |
| Washington, DC 20007-4226 | |
| Phone: | 1-800-621-3141 (202) 944-3285 |
| Fax: | (202) 944-3295 |
| E-mail: | sbaa@sbaa.org |
| Web Address: | www.sbaa.org |
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The Spina Bifida Association of America is a voluntary health agency that provides information about spina bifida to parents and health professionals to promote public awareness, advocacy, and research. This organization produces written and audiovisual materials, including a newsletter and brochures covering topics such as latex allergy and folic acid. |
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