Spina Bifida Association of Georgia
Education and Training
Independence and Inclusion Support Program
For people with spina bifida to achieve their full potential, they must have the opportunity to be included in all that
their communities offer. The Independence and Inclusion Support Program has two components. The first is the I.Q. (Inclusive, Quality) Child Care program funded in part by the grant from United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta. The program is predicated on the concept of developing inclusive, quality child care environments that value all children including those with disabilities, the program builds the community’s capacity to care for all its children. Once trained and confident of their ability to serve this more diverse group of children, it is expected that the participating child care centers will actively seek to serve both children with and without disabilities.
Medical Update Conference
Annually, the Spina Bifida Association of Georgia offers a conference that provides updated information about the medical treatment of spina bifida as well as non-medical community services. The focus of the conference alternates yearly between addressing the needs of children with spina bifida and the issues facing young adults and adults with spina bifida. The conference audience includes people with spina bifida, their families, and the professionals who provide service to them. During the times when the conference is child-focused, a therapeutic recreation program is offered for the children with spina bifida and their siblings while the parents and professionals attend the seminars. The 2001 child-focused Medical Update Conference will be held on March 10 at the St. Philip’s Episcopal Cathedral located at 2744 Peachtree Road, NW.