Acknowledgments

Taking Charge of Your Future: A Financial Guide for People with Spina Bifida and Their Families was prepared specifically for the Spina Bifida Association (SBAA) as a public service by the Denver-based National Endowment for Financial EducationŽ (NEFEŽ); William L. Anthes, Ph.D., President; Brent A. Neiser, CFP, Director of Collaborative Programs; and Mary J. Schultz, Project Manager of Collaborative Programs.

The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) is an independent, nonprofit foundation committed to educating Americans about personal finance and empowering them to make positive and sound decisions to reach financial goals. The National Endowment for Financial Education, NEFE, and the NEFE logo are federally registered service marks of the National Endowment for Financial Education. For more information about the National Endowment for Financial Education, visit its Web site at www.nefe.org.

The Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA) serves the 70,000 adults and children who live with spina bifida. Since 1973, SBAA has served as the nation's only voluntary health agency dedicated to enhancing the lives of those with spina bifida and those whose lives they touch. Through its network of chapters across the country, SBAA has a presence in more than 125 communities nationwide and serves thousands of people each year. SBAA's programs give hope and strength to people confronted with the challenges of spina bifida.

For information about SBAA, visit www.sbaa.org or call 800-621-3141.