- Gatehouse 10th Anniversary Celebration MISSION: ABOUT SPINA BIFIDA: HISTORY: The Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania (SBAWP) is a charitable, non-profit organization committed to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities, especially those with spina bifida and their families, by providing a continuum of direct service, education and advocacy. Spina bifida is one of ...www.sbawp.org