Today at midnight is the deadline for submitting your application for the SBWIS Scholarship for Higher Education.
As of Feb 26th this event is full with 5 registered riders. You can submit the RSVP to be considered if someone cancels. Thank you.
SBWIS is offering our members the opportunity to try therapeutic horseback riding for your very first time! New riders will be given priority to attend this event and we need min of 3 and max of 5 people registered for it to happen.
This event will included unmounted time getting familiar with the horses and their care, and a mounted experience. Three Gaits requires closed toe and heeled shoes, weight of rider under 185lbs, and using one of their provided riding helmets.
If you’ve never done this before - now is your chance to TRY IT! If you have ridden before, you can register, but you may be bumped if we have enough new riders interested.
Sign up below to receive an email with the Three Gaits Registration Form and Waiver PDF file. This form must be completed and returned to me by midnight, Sunday, May 5th to be eligible to attend.
This exciting event is made possible by private donations to SBWIS.
Adult Talk and Tacos is just a clever title for a fun lunch event for our adults with spina bifida.
Meet us for lunch at 12:30pm on Saturday, May 18th at La Cantina!
SBWIS will pay for lunch for our adult (18 years old and up) SBWIS members and one companion. Enjoy sharing your experiences, resources and peer support with one-another, while dining on delicious Mexican food. You don’t have to order tacos!
We are hoping to have a minimum of 6 adult members registered for this event. If fewer than 6 adults with SB register by the deadline, we will open the event to other ages, or cancel. You’ll receive an email Monday, May 13th with details and to confirm your attendance.
Lake Country Dockhounds game on Sunday, June 2nd 1:05pm against the Kane County Cougars from Geneva, IL. We will take you out to the ball game!
For each SBWIS member, and a plus one companion, this event includes admission to the game for Dugout seating Section 110 or 108.
For our SB members, this event is limited to 4 people requiring wheelchair seating and 6 okay with regular seating.
This seating arrangement is 2 wheelchair users sitting next to each other, and plus one companions in the row behind them. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT YOU WON’T BE NEXT TO EACH OTHER. See diagram image below.
RSVPs will prioritize our SBWIS members and their plus ones. Additional friends and family members may or may not be allowed to attend, depending on responses. We need a minimum of 10 people, so please RSVP using the form below to help us make decisions about the event.
RSVP deadline is midnight, Thursday May 23rd.
Click HERE to register or become a hole sponsor!
Danny and his family host this golf outing every year to provide funds and services for individuals in Wisconsin with, or affected by Spina Bifida. Spina Bifida Wisconsin, Ltd. works closely with Danny’s family to carry out their generous wishes.
Join us for a social event at the inclusive Shaw Family Playground in Sheboygan. We are looking forward to meeting our members in this area and hope you can join us, play together, and build friendships! All ages are welcome to attend and enjoy hanging out with us!
Refreshments will be provided by SBWIS and a generous sponsorship from Rehab Resources.
FYI, to prepare for our event, in addition to the Men’s and Women’s bathrooms, there are two separate bathrooms each with adult changing tables.
Please complete this form to register - deadline to RSVP is Sunday, June 2nd. I’ll send an email on June 3rd confirming your attendance and include any additional information.
Join us at Village Park to enjoy the Menomonee Falls Inclusive Playground and Splashpad. This event is generously sponsored by Bank Five Nine and we appreciate their generous donation so our families can enjoy this park and lunch together!
Save the date and watch for more information to RSVP for your family.
Save the date - we are heading to LaCrosse to host events for our area families to enjoy!
Save The Date!
All requests for 2024 Financial Assistance must be made by midnight December 22nd to allow time for processing prior to our office closing for the holidays. Use our website services page to submit your requests. Thank you!
The SBWIS office will be closed for the holidays starting Tuesday, December 24th and reopening on Monday, January 6th. All requests for 2024 financial assistance must be received by midnight on Sunday, December 22nd for our consideration and processing before we close. Enjoy your holiday season and Happy New Year!
As of March 20th, this event is full. Hopefully you can join us for a future event. Thank you.
It is time to sign up! FYI, this event is limited to 30 people due to room size and will include FREE pizza/soda and indoor games. 1:30 arrival, pizza served and lunch social 1:45, 2:15pm - ? how ever long you choose to stay and play games.
Event is partially sponsored by U.S. Venture/Schmidt Family Foundation; a huge thank you to them!
We hope you can join us for this fun indoor family event that includes 2 slices of pizza/soda per person for lunch and 1 Green unlimited game swiper card per person valid for 2.5 hours (not valid for all games) - should be a blast!
SBWIS is hosting an event in Janesville for our members and we can’t wait to see you! Our plan is to host our spina bifida members (any age), along with their immediate family members for lunch (purchased from the venue) and Valentine’s Day crafts and activities.
For this event, SBWIS will pay for lunch for the person with spina bifida plus one. Lunch choices are below in the registration form.
Other family members are welcome to attend and enjoy the activities with us, the venue cafe will be open for your lunch orders.
RSVP is required by midnight on Sunday, Feb 4th. On Feb 5th you will receive an email confirming your attendance with any additional event details. The venue has plenty of parking and a private room for our group.
This event is an independent event not affiliated with Basics Cooperative Natural Foods Cafe and Community Room.
Our Burger Bash is BACK!! THE DEADLINE TO RSVP HAS PASSED.
Join us on January 27th at 12:00pm at Water Street Brewery (3191 Golf Rd Delafield, WI 53018) for this fun social opportunity. This new location will hopefully draw from both the Madison and Milwaukee areas. We will have a private room in their wheelchair accessible restaurant for our group and more than just burgers will be on the menu.
For this event, SBWIS will pay for lunch for the person with spina bifida, plus one.
Register below by midnight on January 21st to let us know your coming! On Jan 22nd you will receive an email confirming your attendance with details about the event and a link to their online menu.
The SBWIS office will be closed for the holidays starting December 23rd and reopening on January 2nd. All requests for 2023 financial assistance must be received by midnight on Sunday, December 17th for our consideration and processing before we close. Enjoy your holiday season and Happy New Year!
All requests for 2023 Financial Assistance must be made by midnight December 17th to allow time for processing prior to our office closing for the holidays. Use our website services page to submit your requests. Thank you!
Kathy will be in the waiting room at clinic today answering questions and providing resources to our families. Always a great way to connect with our members!
Kathy will be in the waiting room at clinic today answering questions and providing resources to our families. Always a great way to connect with our members!
Kathy will be in the waiting room at clinic today answering questions and providing resources to our families. Always a great way to connect with our members!
NEW FOR 2023! Book Club for kids with spina bifida ages 4 to 10 years old (and a parent/guardian). SBWIS will host a virtual zoom read-along featuring the book “Who Do You See When You Look At Me?” by Angela Ray Rodgers. Join us via zoom to listen to the book, see the pictures and talk about our differences and abilities. Deadline to RSVP is midnight on November 9th.
Every child who attends the zoom read-along will receive their very own copy of the featured book in the mail. SBWIS will purchase the book on Amazon and have it delivered directly to your door.
SBWIS feels strongly that we need to serve and support our members state-wide, and this new program allows us to do so. Please complete the registration form below, we look forward to reading with you, thank you!
Zoom link will be shared only with those who register via email.
THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER HAS PASSED AND WE ARE NOT ACCEPTING DAY-OF WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS. We hope you can join us next year.
Thank you to these donors for contributing to our Glow Walk Raffle!
Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
Badger Family Fun Center
Funset Boulevard
Mulberry Lane Farm
BILLY Footwear
Culvers
Timber Rattlers
Wilmar Chocolates
Road America
Raffle Baskets donated by SBWIS families
Copy and paste this link to share with family and friends https://www.sbwis.org/glowwalk
Kathy will be in the waiting room at clinic today answering questions and providing resources to our families. Always a great way to connect with our members!
Spina Bifida Family Education Day, October 7th, 2023
Click HERE for PDF flyer and QR code to register
A morning filled with time to socialize, listen to presenters and learn about community resources.
This event is FREE!
Kathy will be in the waiting room at clinic today answering questions and providing resources to our families. Always a great way to connect with our members!
THIS BOOK CLUB IS CANCELLED
NEW FOR 2023! Book Club for kids with spina bifida ages 4 to 10 years old (and a parent/guardian). SBWIS will host a virtual zoom read-along featuring the book “Life Skills for Kids” by Karen Harris. Join us via zoom to listen to the book, and talk about ways to be more independent. Deadline to RSVP is midnight on September 14th.
Every child who attends the zoom read-along will receive their very own copy of the featured book in the mail. SBWIS will purchase the book on Amazon and have it delivered directly to your door.
SBWIS feels strongly that we need to serve and support our members state-wide, and this new program allows us to do so. Please complete the registration form below, we look forward to reading with you, thank you!
Zoom link will be shared only with those who register via email.
Kathy will be in the waiting room at clinic today answering questions and providing resources to our families. Always a great way to connect with our members!
Kathy will be in the waiting room at clinic today answering questions and providing resources to our families. Always a great way to connect with our members!
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Greenfield/SprintforSpinaBifida
Click the link above to be re-directed to our online registration platform.
Download and mail-in registration information can be found HERE
A big thank you to the donors listed below for contributing to Sprint’s raffle!
Milwaukee Wave
Madison Children's Museum
Festival Foods
Woodmans
Danceworks
Florentine Opera
Adventure Rock
Cave of the Mounds
Bubba's Frozen Custard
Milwaukee Food & City Tours
Lake Geneva Cruise Line
Saz’s Hospitality Group
Kwik Trip
Jelly Belly
Schauer Arts Center
Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures
Concept Attractions
Bartolotta Restaurants
Milwaukee Admirals
Racine Zoo
Skylight Music Theatre
Outpost
Fond du Lac Children’s Museum
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
O&H Danish Bakery
Next Act
Schlitz Audubon Nature Center
Costco
BILLY Footwear
Cheesecake Factory
Milwaukee Repertory Theatre
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Thank you for your interest in our annual fundraising event that benefits Wisconsin families impacted by spina bifida. Funds raised will help our ability to change the lives of those we serve! Please email Kathy with any questions at sbwis@sbwis.org.
Kathy will be in the waiting room at clinic today answering questions and providing resources to our families. Always a great way to connect with our members!
NEW FOR 2023! Book Club for kids with spina bifida ages 4 to 10 years old (and a parent/guardian). SBWIS will host a virtual zoom read-along featuring the book “Wonderfully Made” by Krystyn Jones. Krystyn is an author who has spina bifida and her book includes a spiritual approach to coping, along with her story of surgery and adapting to change. Join us via zoom to listen to the book, see the pictures and talk about mindful affirmations when facing hard things. Deadline to RSVP is midnight on July 6th.
EXCITING NEWS - Krystyn, the author, will be joining us for our read-along!
Every child who attends the zoom read-along will receive their very own copy of the featured book in the mail. SBWIS will purchase the book on Amazon and have it delivered directly to your door.
SBWIS feels strongly that we need to serve and support our members state-wide, and this new program allows us to do so. Please complete the registration form below, we look forward to reading with you, thank you!
Zoom link will be shared only with those who register via email.
This 7th Annual event will be located at the Fairways of Woodside Golf Course in Sussex.
Registration Begins: 9:30am
Shotgun start: 11:00am
Grilled Lunch and a BBQ Dinner will be provided
Live Music to follow at the The Carriage House in Slinger
For more information or to register, click here: https://gripitripitsipit.com/
Kathy will be in the waiting room at clinic today answering questions and providing resources to our families. Always a great way to connect with our members!
Danny and his family host this golf outing every year to provide funds and services for individuals in Wisconsin with, or affected by Spina Bifida. Spina Bifida Wisconsin, Ltd. works closely with Danny’s family to carry out their generous wishes.
Click HERE for registration and more information! Thank you!
We can’t wait for you to join us at Madison’s new accessible park. Elver Park is located at 1250 McKenna Blvd. Click HERE for park information and features. Stop by the play area between 10:30am and 12:30pm to meet SBWIS staff and hang out with other SBWIS members of all ages!
Depending on shelter rental expense and availability, we may be able to provide space for a DIY picnic lunch. Stay tuned for more details! SBWIS will provide snacks and bottled water.
We are hoping to include a children’s book walk for you to enjoy, as part of this event.
We also encourage families to bring clean, gently used, out-grown, adaptive shoes and equipment to swap and pass on (free) to another SB family in need. Other than providing the opportunity, SBWIS accepts no responsibility / liability for exchanges made.
We are looking forward to seeing our Madison area families!
FYI - Kathy and Tonya are traveling from the Milwaukee/Racine area for this event. Canceling due to inclement weather is possible, and the decision and notification will be done on Friday the 19th.
DEADLINE FOR RSVP HAS PASSED
Kathy will be in the waiting room at clinic today answering questions and providing resources to our families. Always a great way to connect with our members!
NEW FOR 2023! Book Club for kids with spina bifida ages 4 to 10 years old (and a parent/guardian). SBWIS will host a virtual zoom read-along featuring the book “I Can Do Hard Things” by Gabi Garcia. Join us via zoom to listen to the book, see the pictures and talk about mindful affirmations when facing hard things.
Every child who attends the zoom read-along will receive their very own copy of the featured book in the mail. SBWIS will purchase the book on Amazon and have it delivered directly to your door.
SBWIS feels strongly that we need to serve and support our members state-wide, and this new program allows us to do so. Please complete the registration form below by Thursday, May 4th. We look forward to reading with you, thank you!
Zoom link will be shared only with those who register via email.
Racine County Special Needs Resource Fair! Click HERE for printable flyer.
We will be providing free food (hotdog, water, chips, dessert) based on a donation from Kwik Trip to all who attend (while supplies last), free ice cream for children in attendance (while supplies last) from Sweet Abilities, a free tote bag (while supplies last) donated by ADRC for families/individuals to carry all the wonderful hand-outs and flyers that agencies have for those who attend, as well as offering child care from 4:30-5:30pm, as provided by Waterford Union High School Best Buddies.
Individuals and families who attend will also have the opportunity to try to win one of over 15+ door prizes from a number of great places, such as the Racine County Zoo, Lake Geneva Cruise Line, Burlington Pool, Lake Country Dockhounds, Milwaukee Public Museum, Racine County Fair, Milwaukee Milkmen, Milwaukee Wave, Milwaukee Admirals, Woodman's, Harbor Shores of Lake Geneva, Adventure Rock, East Troy Electric Railroad, Glen Erin Golf Club, and more....
Plus, families can see a fire truck outside and a K9 dog walking around inside with his handler.
SBWIS will have a booth at this event with give-aways for all SBWIS members who stop by to say, “Hi”!
Today at midnight is the deadline for submitting your application for the SBWIS Scholarship for Higher Education.
We listened to your feedback about wanting to meet others, so we are inviting you to join these chat sessions via Zoom to meet your peers across Wisconsin! You can attend as many times as you wish for the appropriate age group. During each meeting we will provide details for giving SBWIS consent to share your first name and email with others in the same age group. Attend as many times as you wish, please only attend for the age group of your family member with SB.
All meetings are at 8pm, SBWIS members only.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85924344092?pwd=ckM2N28zeEczZjI1ckt2c0VxRTgvQT09
Meeting ID: 859 2434 4092
Passcode: fqRT2u
We listened to your feedback about wanting to meet others, so we are inviting you to join these chat sessions via Zoom to meet your peers across Wisconsin! You can attend as many times as you wish for the appropriate age group. During each meeting we will provide details for giving SBWIS consent to share your first name and email with others in the same age group. Attend as many times as you wish, please only attend for the age group of your family member with SB.
All meetings are at 8pm, SBWIS parents/members only.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81341440678?pwd=NXdERytkZXFaYi9TSllUWmZPZ0NsQT09
Meeting ID: 813 4144 0678
Passcode: 3yfkp3
