Illinois Spina Bifida Association

Support Individuals and Families Through Outreach, Education, and Advocacy: ISBA has built a statewide network of more than 1000 people living with spina bifida through community events, virtual groups, and outreach at hospital outpatient clinics.ISBA has partnerships with Shriners Children's Chicago, where ISBA is co-located, as well as with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Loyola Medicine, The UChicago Medicine Margaret Hackett Family Program, and OSF HealthCare in Peoria.Education advocacy and legislative advocacy help ensure that people of all ages with spina bifida receive the services they need.

Invest in People Through Targeted Financial Assistance: ISBA provided financial assistance for medical expenses and equipment, scholarships, camp, adaptive sports, and emergency needs.