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What is spina bifida? by Marissa Meleske According to the Spina Bifida Association , Spina Bifida is the most common permanently disabling birth defect in the United States. It occurs in approximately 7 out of every 10,000 live births in the United States. What is Spina Bifida? So man... More> Living with spina bifida by Jenn Steitler I was born with a disability known as Spina Bifida, which is also known as Myelomeningocele. The definition of Spina Bifida, in laymen terms, is literally "open spine". The backbone and spinal cord do not close properly, before a child's... More>
	Understanding and coping with spina bifida in children by Monnie The day I found out my youngest daughter had Spina Bifida I would be lying if I said it wasn't one of the most devastating days of my life. It's one of those moments you never think will happen to you and then in a few short minutes never becomes ri... More> Spina bifida: A lesson on parental love by Aundrea Mergner The worst news that soon-to-be parents can hear is that something is wrong with your unborn baby. It's words that not many people think about and even more can't imagine dealing with until they are faced with that reality. I am one of those people. ... More>
What is chiari malformation by Lee Skavydis Chiari Malformation is a condition in which brain tissue extends into the base of the skull and the spinal cord. This occurs when the skull is a smaller size, for some unknown reason, and puts pressure on the bottom part of the brain called the cere... More> ADA and handicapped/disabled parking by Michael T. Heath Parking Enforcement As a parking enforcement officer, I can vouch for the frustration which disabled people feel, as the limited parking spaces specifically set aside for them fill up during the average day in the city. They may have driven into tow... More>
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