SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND
SPINA BIFIDA ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND
If you would like to donate, they may be sent to the following address.
2416 Lampost Lane
Baltimore MD 21234-2615
Sue Whelan (410) 665-1543
[email protected]
History of Chapter
The chapter is a non-profit organization formed in December 1975 by a group of parents of children with Spina Bifida. The parents wanted to help families of children with Spina Bifida by providing friendship and compassion and by sharing information about Spina Bifida. The organization also helps by providing financial assistance, educational and group activities. The Spina Bifida Association of Maryland is run by volunteers from families affected by Spina Bifida. We have no paid staff. We are a tax-exempt Charity under IRS section 501 (c) (3).
Membership Services
Bi-monthly education meetings and social activities for people who have Spina Bifida and live in this area in service areas of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, Anne Arundel County or Howard County.
Rules for Membership
1. To be a member, the person with spina bifida must live in our current service area of
Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, Anne Arundel County or Howard County OR have been Grandfathered in accordance with our Bylaws. Bylaws are available only by request.
2. You must complete a simple membership form and pay annual dues.
Our membership fees are $20 per year.
3. You must renew timely each year to remain a member. Near the end of each calendar year, we distribute membership-renewal forms to all members. The due date for renewal is on that form. We also announce the renewal date at our November General Meeting plus we send you our newsletter which displays the renewal date.
4. If you do not renew on time, you are not a member for the new year. You may, however, join the following year if you do so by the renewal date.
5. Although renewals must do so according to the due date, that date does not apply to new members. New members may join at any time.
6. New members must wait 6 months and attend two required General Membership Meetings to receive any funding.
Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Carroll County, Harford County, Anne Arundel County or Howard County OR have been Grandfathered in accordance with our Bylaws. Bylaws are available only by request.
2. You must complete a simple membership form and pay annual dues.
Our membership fees are $20 per year.
3. You must renew timely each year to remain a member. Near the end of each calendar year, we distribute membership-renewal forms to all members. The due date for renewal is on that form. We also announce the renewal date at our November General Meeting plus we send you our newsletter which displays the renewal date.
4. If you do not renew on time, you are not a member for the new year. You may, however, join the following year if you do so by the renewal date.
5. Although renewals must do so according to the due date, that date does not apply to new members. New members may join at any time.
6. New members must wait 6 months and attend two required General Membership Meetings to receive any funding.
Membership Forms
To become an SBA of Maryland member, click on the link below.
Membership Forms for New Members Only 2026 PDF
Membership Forms for New Members Only 2026 PDF
Upcoming Dates Mark Your Calendars!
Dates for 2026 meetings are as follows
Jan 11th, 2 pm
March 8th, 2 pm.
May 17th, 2 pm.
September 13th, 2pm
November 8th, 2pm
Jan 11th, 2 pm
March 8th, 2 pm.
May 17th, 2 pm.
September 13th, 2pm
November 8th, 2pm
Note: Our meetings for 2026 will be held by Google Meet until further notice please check back here for further updates or watch your e-mail.
Brace Fund for 2026
Please send all your Brace fund application Forms to
Sue Whelan
2416 Lampost Lane
Baltimore, MD 21234-2615
Sue Whelan
2416 Lampost Lane
Baltimore, MD 21234-2615
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Major Medical Program 2026
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