JANUARY 2007 SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION MEETINGS:
SBA of AR has two upcoming meetings, both of which will be located at the Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission offices. The Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission is in the Prospect building off University Avenue in Little Rock.
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SPINA BIFIDIA ASSOCIATION CHRISTMAS PARTY A HUGE SUCCESS!!!!
The Spina Bifida Association of Arkansas' annual Christmas party, which took place December 3rd at Camp Aldersgate, was a huge success. Party-goers had a great time. The beautiful, accessible building was lit up with decorations, including a large Christmas tree. Christmas songs could be heard in the background as old friends got re-acquainted and new friends were made. Wonderful food cooked under the direction of Gary Crockett lasted throughout the party, and Santa Claus made an appearance to hand out gifts for all the children.
We are grateful to James and Vicki Rucker, Spina Bifida Association Presidents, who worked hours planning this event. We also would like to thank the employees of Dillards for making the party possible. Linda Bryant and numerous other Dillards employees worked hard to make sure a lot of Christmas wishes came true.
ROCK N'ROLL HANDCYCLES AVAILABLE BY SELLING SAFETY LIGHTS
Rock 'n Roll Handcycles has a selling program that would enable people to earn one of their handcycles by selling laser safety lights. For a registration fee of $19.95, Rock'n'Roll cycles sends a Sales Kit to get you started.
Emily Perl Kingsley is, among other things, a writer on Sesame Street and the mother of a chid with down syndrome. A disability advocate, she wrote this poem to help new parents understand the journey of raising a child with a disability.
YANA (You Are Not Alone) SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.
This parent / advocacy group can help you:
- Get the encouragement and support you need to help your child.
- Get acquainted with other parents with similar problems
- Meet parents you can work with for mutual help
- Work to provide a better future for your child
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EASTER SEALS ARKANSAS and INVACARE CORPORATION will be hosting a free wheelchair basketball sports clinic on Saturday, September 16, 2006 between 9am to 1pm at the Little Rock Athletic Club.
EXceptional Children's Exercise League is a sports program in Jacksonville for children with disabilities of any kind. This program has volunteer "buddies" who partner with each child and help them play sports. There are five "seasons", each lasting around 6 weeks. At the end of each sport season is a banquet celebration during which the children get a trophy. This program is wonderful for exercise, making friends, and increasing self-esteem.
Spina Bifida SPECIAL BLESSINGS MINISTRY was founded this year by Pam and Chris Garner, parents of two-year-old Carissa Garner, who has spina bifida. Special Blessings is a support ministry for families touched by Spina Bifida. The ministry is based on Romans 15:1.
"Now we who are strong ought to bear the weaknesses of those without strength."
This will eventually be a very good list of magazine resources for the Spina Bifida Community.
If you know of a magazine you would like added please e-mail Melissa Redman at: melissadionredman@yahoo.com .
SPINA BIFIDA "RIBBON" MAGNETS ON SALE NOW. Use this manget ribbon ( similar to other popular ribbons for the armed forces, breast cancer, and other causes ) to raise awareness of Spina Bifida and decorate your car, refrigerator, filing cabinet, or whatever.
These magnets are for sale for $5.00 each from the Spina Bifida Association of Arkansas. Postage is included. To purchase, mail a check or money order payable to SBA / AR to the Spina Bifida Association office.
