Advocacy and Independent Living Services for Individuals with All Disabilities

The Spina Bifida Resource Center

About the Resource Center

SBRC is a specialized service that provides and facilitates access to programs available to individuals with spina bifida, their families, and other service providers.

SBRC Assists individuals with spina bifida to link with other service providers, and achieve their independent living goals. The Spina Bifida Specialist, working collaboratively with the consumer, develops a goal plan, and assists the consumer to take the steps necessary to achieve that goal.

The SBRC is a community resource that can provide information and training to individuals, families, friends, and providers who want to learn more about spina bifida and the programs and services available to individuals with this disability.

Information and Referral Services Available through SBRC:

  • Prenatal - Prevention, invetro diagnosis
  • Newborn/Infant - diagnosis & treatment
  • Toddler/Pre-school - developmental issues & resources
  • High School Transition - when to start, options
  • Higher Education Services - college resources
  • Transportation - local resources
  • Benefit Advisement - eligibility, referral
  • Independent Living - skills building, referral options
  • Sports/Recreation - social, recreation & support groups
  • Community Involvement - local resources

Contact Us

  • Kathleen Clark,
    The Spina Bifida Resource Center,
    497 State Street,
    Rochester, NY 14608

Resources

Print Resources
 
   
   
Websites
PDF Files
Parent's guide transition Checking Account Basics
Conflict Management Tenants Rights Guide
Powerpoint Files
What Is Spina Bifida An Introduction to SpinaBifida and the SBRC
Advocacy for Persons With Disabilities Advocacy in the Community - What do we do if we lose our rights
Advacacy and Preparededness - What is your plan Disability Awareness Training.
RCIL Youth Transition and Y.I.E.L.D program Disability History and Culture
Education Employment
Housing Independent Living