The Spina Bifida Association of Delaware Valley is a non=profit 5013c organization that has been around since 1972. SBADV provides assistance to children and adults in the following counties surrounding and including Philadelphia. (Counties: in Pennsylvania: Bucks, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, and Philadelphia; in New Jersey: Gloucester, Camden, Burlington). SBADV promotes the acceptance, accessibility, inclusion and well-being of persons with Spina Bifida. We develop, maintain, and provide current information about Spina Bifida to promote public awareness. We encourage the development of improves treatment and trained teams to care for all affected by Spina Bifida. And promote the development of appropriate educational, vocational, and community support to encourage self-determination.