The opinions and information found on Internet sites pertaining to spina bifida that are not found on the Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania (SBAWP) website, do not necessarily reflect the views of the SBAWP and are not under the SBAWP's control.  The user is cautioned to critically examine the accuracy of all information found on the Internet. 

The SBAWP does its best to point its users toward reliable and useful sources of information.  The hotlinks provided on the SBAWP's website does not indicate any endorsement of those websites by the SBAWP.  

While the SBAWP offers a variety of services, the organization, including all programs operated by the SBAWP, are of a NON-MEDICAL NATURE.  

The SBAWP and its employees are knowledgeable about spina bifida, hydrocephalus, and related neurological disabilities.  Likewise, employees possess a working knowledge of laws affecting the provision of special education, vocational rehabilitation, and civil rights.  IT IS BEYOND THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE FOR ANY EMPLOYEE OF THE SBAWP TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC LEGAL OR MEDICAL ADVICE. 

An SBAWP employee may quote the law or provide verified information on the medical aspects of a disability; however, THIS IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR PRACTICAL LEGAL OR MEDICAL GUIDANCE FROM A QUALIFIED ATTORNEY OR HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL.