Spina Bifida of Western New York, Inc. is a registered 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that was founded in 1973 to address the specific needs of people with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their families in the Western New York area. The mission of SBWNY is to empower people affected by Spina Bifida to live full and enriched lives, by offering a community of strong relationships, support, and education.