Join us this week at our meeting with guest speaker Julia Duff, the Executive Director of the Spina Bifida Association of New York State (SBANYS). Spina Bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs during fetal development, resulting in a condition similar to a spinal cord injury at birth. Individuals born with Spina Bifida often face a range of health challenges throughout their lives. These challenges are primarily physical, though some individuals may also experience intellectual disabilities. SBANYS provides programs and services to mitigate the healthcare and societal challenges that result from living with Spina Bifida or having a loved one who lives with Spina Bifida.