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Spina Bifida Wisconsin, Ltd. Spina Bifida Wisconsin, Ltd. (SBWIS) is Wisconsin's only non-profit organization supporting the unique needs of people with spina bifida.

Your participation and support is appreciated and directly benefits our families.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! Our office is closed until January 5 and we hope you are enjoying this holiday time. ...
31/12/2025

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! Our office is closed until January 5 and we hope you are enjoying this holiday time. 🎉🎉

🎖️It's cold outside but here's something to warm your heart! 🥶As we reflect on 2025, and anticipate the beginning of 202...
30/12/2025

🎖️It's cold outside but here's something to warm your heart! 🥶

As we reflect on 2025, and anticipate the beginning of 2026, we would like to highlight the difference SBWIS has made in the lives of our members this year.

Lives changed in 2025:
✅ 11 New members with Spina Bifida joined
✅ 60+ Members joined our community social and virtual events and benefitted from peer support
✅ 13 Camperships granted
✅ 23 Footwear Fund recipients
✅ 11 Toddlers on the Move
✅ 28 Adult Independence Fund recipients
✅ 51 Family Fund recipients
✅ 52 Adaptive Recreation Fund recipients
✅1 Mary Ann Potts Scholarship Fund recipient
✅ 28 of our members have benefited from the generosity of the Milwaukee Brewers Community Foundation program, along with their families and friends.

Our SBWIS members enjoy Camp Independence every year!
29/12/2025

Our SBWIS members enjoy Camp Independence every year!

The countdown is on! ⏰ YMCA Camp Independence Overnight Camp registration opens Friday, January 2, and we can’t wait to kick off another incredible summer full of growth, joy, and adventure. https://ow.ly/YJe950XNP5o

Merry Christmas to all!
24/12/2025

Merry Christmas to all!

Our office is closed for the holidays and we will return on January 5, 2026, refreshed and ready for the new year! Wishi...
20/12/2025

Our office is closed for the holidays and we will return on January 5, 2026, refreshed and ready for the new year! Wishing you all a joyful holiday season.

18/12/2025

Adapted Ice Skating is Back!

MILC is excited to host our 5th Annual Adapted Ice Skating Event this January in Stevens Point!

This FREE, family-friendly event creates an opportunity for people with disabilities and their families and caregivers to experience the joy of ice skating in an inclusive and supportive environment.

When? Saturday, January 24, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 p.m
Where? K.B. Willett Ice Arena

Participants will have access to adaptive equipment, volunteer support, and an open skate designed to meet a wide range of abilities.

A huge thank you to our sponsors helping make this event possible:
• K.B. Willett Ice Arena
• Stevens Point Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department
• KPR Brokers
• Wellston Holdings
• WoodTrust Bank

💙 Want to get involved?
We are still looking for volunteers to assist skaters and help make the day run smoothly, as well as additional sponsors who want to support accessibility and inclusion in our community.

Register to skate, sign up to volunteer, or learn more about sponsorship opportunities: https://milc-inc.org/event/skate/

SBWIS member Norah with her Life Could Be Better Fund purchase -- a visual timer/calendar. Norah's mom says "We are hope...
17/12/2025

SBWIS member Norah with her Life Could Be Better Fund purchase -- a visual timer/calendar. Norah's mom says "We are hopeful it will help her stay organized and increase her independence! The multiple alarms, countdown clock, and physical checklist are fantastic! Thank you so much, SBWIS and donors!" 🤗🎤

A volunteer opportunity this January!
16/12/2025

A volunteer opportunity this January!

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

16/12/2025

Mark your calendar! Access Ability Wisconsin and the Blue Hills Sportsmen's Club, AAW’s Barron County Network Partner, will be at the Poineer Village Museum next weekend Friday December 19th and Saturday December 20th for Christmas In The Village. For our friends that have mobility challenges don’t let the snow stop you from coming out and enjoying this awesome family event. With one of our all-terrain outdoor wheelchairs you can get around on the museum grounds with your family and friends and make memories. See you at the 2025 Christmas In The Village!

Member Jordyn has been working hard at Friendship Circle. She recently had a cookie named after her. Congratulations on ...
11/12/2025

Member Jordyn has been working hard at Friendship Circle. She recently had a cookie named after her. Congratulations on your accomplishments Jordyn! Now we have to head over and by cookies.

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830 N 109th Street, Suite 6
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+1 414-607-9061

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All About SBWIS

Spina Bifida Wisconsin, Ltd.’s mission is to enhance the lives of Wisconsin’s families affected by Spina Bifida by providing resources, peer support and social events in our community. We strive to raise other’s awareness about the unique needs of people with Spina Bifida. We are ambassadors, peers and educators changing the lives of those we serve.

Spina Bifida Wisconsin, Ltd. (SBWIS) includes children and adults with Spina Bifida, as well as parents, guardians, family, friends, healthcare providers, and other supporters. Since 1987, SBWIS has been dedicated to helping Wisconsin families emotionally, educationally, and financially.

SBWIS provides: • Match and Meet Program for peer support • Access to resources • Financial assistance • Toddlers On The Move Mobility Device Loan Program • Social gatherings around the state • Website with event details and featured member of the month • Email blast updates • Social Media networking (#WISBaware & #WISBimpact)

Spina Bifida Wisconsin, Ltd needs your help! Donors receive an acknowledgement of their tax deductible donation and have the option to designate how the donation will be used. Please make SBWIS your favorite charity! • Send us a check – indicate in the memo line if your donation is in honor or memory of someone. Checks can be made out to SBWIS and mailed to our office. • Donate online: www.sbwis.org/donate • AmazonSmile – shop online and SBWIS will receive 0.5% of your purchase total: https://smile.amazon.com • Join us for our annual Sprint for Spina Bifida in August and Glow Walk in October • Support our various local fundraisers and/or hold your own fundraiser in SBWIS’s honor .