THE SBRN VIRTUAL COMMUNITY

SBRN offers individuals with spina bifida and other disabilities a convenient, enjoyable way to learn, share stories, make friends and build community through virtual support groups, workshops and activities. There is no need to travel, simply join in from the comfort of your home through Zoom.

You do not need to be a member of the SBRN to participate in these events.  For most groups and conferences, there is no charge.  For some special events, there may a small fee, which can be waived if needed.  Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for each group.

CURRENT GROUPS

Please read the SBRN Group Rules of Participation before participating in a group or event. Groups are open to people with disabilities ages 21+ only.

More information about the groups can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/TheSBRN/events/
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Monday Afternoon Chats

Each week, SBRN hosts Monday Chats for an hour with connection, conversation, storytelling and peer support for adults with disabilities, ages 21+.

Afternoon Chats are held at 3:00 p.m. ET on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays of each month.

Register at: bit.ly/sbrn-monchat26

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Empowerment Conversations: Virtual Speaker Series

SBRN hosts our interactive Empowered Conversations by and for adults with disabilities, featuring disabled speakers, experts and activists.

Sessions are the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month beginning at 7:00 pm ET. Open to adults with disabilities 21+ only.

Register at: bit.ly/sbrn-empoweredconvos26

 

Check back often for more upcoming sessions.

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The “Golden Girls” Support Group

The “Golden Girls” is a virtual peer support group for women with disabilities to share stories and resources about social issues, relationships, health/wellness and anything else that’s on their minds. The Golden Girls group meets at 5:00 pm ET on the first Wednesday of the month.

Register at: bit.ly/sbrn-womenschat26

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The Men’s Chat Support Group

The Men’s Chat is a virtual peer support group for men with disabilities to share stories, find helpful resources and build community. The Men’s Chat meets at 7:00 pm ET on the first Thursday of each month.

Register at: bit.ly/sbrn-menschat26

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Crafty Corner

Enjoy your favorite craft or hobby in a friendly group setting for adults with disabilities 21+.  Share your hobbies, talent and love for crafts, art or creativity. Do what you love and learn new skills from your peers.  Crafty Corner meets on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of the month at 4:00 pm ET. 

Register at: bit.ly/sbrn-crafty26

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NEW! Disability Book Club

Each month, the group will choose a new book written by a disabled author, about disability or featuring character(s) with disabilities. The Book Club will meet the 4th Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm ET.

Register at: bit.ly/sbrn-bookclub26

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Contact our office for information: 908.782.7475 or info@thesbrnorg

The Spina Bifida Resource Network prioritizes providing safe and open environments for participation and discussion in all of our programs. SBRN reserves the right, at our discretion, to deny a person from participating in any program due to behavior that is considered by SBRN to be inappropriate, violent, threatening, offensive or unwelcome, or that causes harm or discomfort, intentionally or not, to other SBRN participants, volunteers, invited guests or staff.

SBRN Group Rules of Participation