Spina Bifida Texas

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“Form 990 is provided to the organization's tax accountants for return preparation and compliance. A draft of the 990 is reviewed and approved by the treasurer. Once approved, the 990 is distributed to the board members.”

“The organization monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy by employee handbook and signature of adherence to understanding and compliance with the code of ethics policy and disclosures of any non-compliance.”

“The organization provides its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements to the public upon request.”

“Included students from 10 san antonio area high schools and children with a variety of physical limitations.”

“Of 10,000 births in texas, nearly twice the national average. Outreach efforts include attendance at bridal and health fairs where volunteers distribute multivitamins, administer folic acid quizzes and distribute items with the folic acid message. On valentines day, volunteers provide folic acid gift bags to brides at the annual mass wedding ceremonies at the bexar county courthouse. Finally, our outreach efforts also include folic acid presentations at high schools and women's groups to help educate women. In 2017, sbtx shared the folic message with over 650 women and distributed 225 bottles of vitamins.”

“Parents provides not only a chance to support, it also helps to guide new parents and provides them with information and resources that they will need regarding their child's care. In 2017, sbtx connected 11 newly diagnosed families. Resource and referral information-sbtx provides families with information regarding assistance and opportunities by connecting families with agencies and organizations in the community. Sbtx also provides assistance to parents regarding educational issues and the process for gaining support in the public school systems. The sbtx office houses a resource library that contains books and other publications that contain information on the issues associated with this complex disability. Finally, sbtx provides information through their email blasts and mailings throughout the year. In 2017, over 108 individuals received these services.”

“The lending closet this program provides emergency incontinence supplies and used medical equipment that are donated by those with an excess. In 2017, sbtx connected 57 families with these items.”