Approaches to Financial Literacy
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Resources
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
The ABLE Act and Employment: Strategies for Maximizing the Effectiveness of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act as a Tool for Financial Stability and Employment Outcomes of People with Disabilities
| March 2020 | Report/Brief
This brief discusses how provisions of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act (Public Law 113-295)1 can be combined with federal benefit services and other federal programs and initiatives to further competitive integrated employment for...
Financial Capability System Innovation Brief: Building a LADDER to Financial Empowerment in Louisville
| May 2019 | Report/Brief
This brief highlights the work of the five-year partnership between the LEAD Center and LADDER (Louisville Alliance for Development through Diversity Empowerment and Resources).
LEADing to Employment Brief on Financial Empowerment Strategies
| January 2019 | Report/Brief
Employment is often considered the first step towards a better financial future. However, financial empowerment skills can be an important component of seeking and obtaining employment for job seekers with and without disabilities.
FDIC Youth Employment Resource Center
Website
The FDIC Youth center offers resources that support financial education and access to safe, affordable insured accounts for youth participating in employment programs.
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
| May 2018 | Webinar
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National...
Integrating Financial Capability and Asset Building Strategies into the Public Workforce Development System
| April 2018 | Report/Brief
While employment is critical to attaining a stronger economic future for American workers, the development of financial capability strategies related to personal savings, asset building, managing credit, and individual budgeting are critical for...
Financial Integration Team Fact Sheet
| April 2018 | Tool/Manual
The Financial Integration Team (FIT) Community of Practice is a peer-to-peer support network, which focuses on integrated financial capability strategies to support persons with disabilities in building their financial well-being.
Federal Regulations That Support the Integration of Economic Advancement Strategies within Disability Employment Services
| March 2018 | Tool/Manual
The following Federal regulations support the provision of economic advancement strategies within disability services.
Five Key Strategies to Achieve Financial Well-Being
| March 2018 | Tool/Manual
National Disability Institute (NDI) focuses on five key strategies to assist an individual to achieve financial well-being. The five key strategies include:
Financial Education Disability Supplemental Guides
February 2018 | Tool/Manual
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released disability supplemental guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs.
Webinars
Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities
April 18, 2018
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National...
Financial Strategies for Workers with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 22, 2020
In the U.S. today, the COVID-19 emergency presents a time of significant health and economic uncertainty for individuals with disabilities, as well as their families and communities.
Get Empowered – Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security: Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
February 27, 2020
This webinar covers topics related to financial security for people with disabilities including opening a bank account, understanding credit scores, developing a budget, and more.
Get Empowered: Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
February 27, 2020
If you are a person with a disability who is getting ready to enter the workforce or who recently did, you probably have a lot of questions related to your new job and your financial security.
Integrating Employment and Financial Capability Services: New Pathways to Economic Stability
February 26, 2014
The US Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have entered into a partnership to advance positive financial behavior and greater economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disab
Promoting Economic Advancement - Using Work Incentives to Build Financial Stability
April 24, 2013
Discover opportunities for individuals with disabilities to increase income through the use of Social Security (SSDI and SSI) work incentives, including work incentives that support savings above the $2,000 SSI asset limit.
Promoting Economic Advancement – Financial Education
March 27, 2013
Explore why financial education is important and how it can benefit customers served at American Job Center. Learn about curriculum options and resources as well as strategies for local implementation.
Promoting Economic Advancement – Implementing Free Tax Prep Services
February 27, 2013
Learn about three free tax preparation models for American Job Center professionals to implement to further advance economic stability for their customers. Presenters included the IRS as well as local AJCs implementing free tax prep at their local...
Protecting Health and Retirement Benefits after Job Loss
January 12, 2021
This video provides information to help employees make critical decisions about health coverage and retirement benefits after a job loss.
The Power of Tracking Expenses
December 21, 2018
This webinar describes the benefits of tracking expenses, especially disability-related expenses.
LEAD On! Articles
News
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
May 3, 2018
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National F
LEAD Center Hosts National Dialogue on Financial Literacy Education for People with Disabilities
April 18, 2018
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, the LEAD Center today launched a two-week national dialogue called Money Matters.
LEAD Participates in Louisville Financial Empowerment Summit
November 4, 2014
On October 30th, LEAD staff returned to Louisville, Ky. to participate in the city's 2nd Annual Financial Empowerment Summit.
ODEP and CFPB Issue Memorandum Promoting Financial Capability of Workers with Disabilities
August 14, 2014
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a joint memorandum calling on state and local governments, community development organizations, employers and...
LEAD Center Hosts Louisville Economic Advancement Assembly
May 22, 2014
In collaboration with Louisville Metro Government Community Services and Revitalization and Bank on Louisville, the LEAD Center hosted an Economic Advancement Assembly in Louisville, Ky. on May 13.
Louisville Metro Government Joins With National Disability Institute’s LEAD Center to Improve Financial Health for Kentuckians with Disabilities
May 12, 2014
Assembly brings disability advocates, community and thought leaders together to discuss current activities and opportunities to build the financial capability of people with disabilities throughout the Louisville Area
Assistant Secretary Kathy Martinez, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, Joins LEAD Center to Facilitate Strategic Planning at CFE Forum
March 26, 2013
ODEP and National Disability Institute’s LEAD Center joined Cities for Financial Empowerment for a brainstorming session to begin designing a national integration strategy to build the financial capability of individuals and families through touch...
Blogs
Building Credit and Community: A Look Inside Louisville’s LABS Pilot Program
April 26, 2018
In LEAD Center's new blog, Kyle Durbin from the Office of Financial Empowerment at Louisville Metro Government’s Office of Resilience and Community Services in Louisville, KY, discusses a new pilot program called LABS.
Show-Me State Shines During NDEAM
October 27, 2015
This month, I have been inspired by the collaboration and cooperation between businesses, service organizations and individuals who have made these events happen.
Are You Asking the Right Questions?
October 23, 2015
It can be easy to overlook a few key questions that we should all ask when we are job hunting, before accepting a job, and once hired.
In the Know: Financial Education, Asset Development, and Work and Tax Incentives
September 10, 2015
Today's "In the Know" features the website section of the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), U.S. Department of Labor.
Missed Opportunities for Financial Wellness Support
April 30, 2015
As someone who has spent over 35 years working and partnering with people with disabilities who are pursuing equal opportunities so that they can live the lives they choose, I can say confidently that the disability field is doing a disservice to...
In the Know: Access to Assets
April 23, 2015
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
Creating Economic Possibilities for All Louisvillians
April 16, 2015
To kick off April’s National Financial Literacy Month, Louisville Metro Community Services and Bank On Louisville presented our second annual Financial Fitness Day on March 31, open to the entire community. All in attendance were invited to meet one...
In the Know: CFED
April 9, 2015
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
In the Know: Financial Wellness Among Individuals Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
March 13, 2015
A groundbreaking survey conducted by National Disability Institute and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) revealed three out of four people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) have difficulty covering their monthly expenses and...
In the Know: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
September 26, 2014
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
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Resources
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
The ABLE Act and Employment: Strategies for Maximizing the Effectiveness of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act as a Tool for Financial Stability and Employment Outcomes of People with Disabilities
| March 2020 | Report/Brief
This brief discusses how provisions of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act (Public Law 113-295)1 can be combined with federal benefit services and other federal programs and initiatives to further competitive integrated employment for...
Financial Capability System Innovation Brief: Building a LADDER to Financial Empowerment in Louisville
| May 2019 | Report/Brief
This brief highlights the work of the five-year partnership between the LEAD Center and LADDER (Louisville Alliance for Development through Diversity Empowerment and Resources).
LEADing to Employment Brief on Financial Empowerment Strategies
| January 2019 | Report/Brief
Employment is often considered the first step towards a better financial future. However, financial empowerment skills can be an important component of seeking and obtaining employment for job seekers with and without disabilities.
FDIC Youth Employment Resource Center
Website
The FDIC Youth center offers resources that support financial education and access to safe, affordable insured accounts for youth participating in employment programs.
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
| May 2018 | Webinar
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National...
Integrating Financial Capability and Asset Building Strategies into the Public Workforce Development System
| April 2018 | Report/Brief
While employment is critical to attaining a stronger economic future for American workers, the development of financial capability strategies related to personal savings, asset building, managing credit, and individual budgeting are critical for...
Financial Integration Team Fact Sheet
| April 2018 | Tool/Manual
The Financial Integration Team (FIT) Community of Practice is a peer-to-peer support network, which focuses on integrated financial capability strategies to support persons with disabilities in building their financial well-being.
Federal Regulations That Support the Integration of Economic Advancement Strategies within Disability Employment Services
| March 2018 | Tool/Manual
The following Federal regulations support the provision of economic advancement strategies within disability services.
Five Key Strategies to Achieve Financial Well-Being
| March 2018 | Tool/Manual
National Disability Institute (NDI) focuses on five key strategies to assist an individual to achieve financial well-being. The five key strategies include:
Financial Education Disability Supplemental Guides
February 2018 | Tool/Manual
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released disability supplemental guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs.
Webinars
Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities
April 18, 2018
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National...
Financial Strategies for Workers with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 22, 2020
In the U.S. today, the COVID-19 emergency presents a time of significant health and economic uncertainty for individuals with disabilities, as well as their families and communities.
Get Empowered – Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security: Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
February 27, 2020
This webinar covers topics related to financial security for people with disabilities including opening a bank account, understanding credit scores, developing a budget, and more.
Get Empowered: Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
February 27, 2020
If you are a person with a disability who is getting ready to enter the workforce or who recently did, you probably have a lot of questions related to your new job and your financial security.
Integrating Employment and Financial Capability Services: New Pathways to Economic Stability
February 26, 2014
The US Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have entered into a partnership to advance positive financial behavior and greater economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disab
Promoting Economic Advancement - Using Work Incentives to Build Financial Stability
April 24, 2013
Discover opportunities for individuals with disabilities to increase income through the use of Social Security (SSDI and SSI) work incentives, including work incentives that support savings above the $2,000 SSI asset limit.
Promoting Economic Advancement – Financial Education
March 27, 2013
Explore why financial education is important and how it can benefit customers served at American Job Center. Learn about curriculum options and resources as well as strategies for local implementation.
Promoting Economic Advancement – Implementing Free Tax Prep Services
February 27, 2013
Learn about three free tax preparation models for American Job Center professionals to implement to further advance economic stability for their customers. Presenters included the IRS as well as local AJCs implementing free tax prep at their local...
Protecting Health and Retirement Benefits after Job Loss
January 12, 2021
This video provides information to help employees make critical decisions about health coverage and retirement benefits after a job loss.
The Power of Tracking Expenses
December 21, 2018
This webinar describes the benefits of tracking expenses, especially disability-related expenses.
LEAD On! Articles
News
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
May 3, 2018
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National F
LEAD Center Hosts National Dialogue on Financial Literacy Education for People with Disabilities
April 18, 2018
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, the LEAD Center today launched a two-week national dialogue called Money Matters.
LEAD Participates in Louisville Financial Empowerment Summit
November 4, 2014
On October 30th, LEAD staff returned to Louisville, Ky. to participate in the city's 2nd Annual Financial Empowerment Summit.
ODEP and CFPB Issue Memorandum Promoting Financial Capability of Workers with Disabilities
August 14, 2014
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a joint memorandum calling on state and local governments, community development organizations, employers and...
LEAD Center Hosts Louisville Economic Advancement Assembly
May 22, 2014
In collaboration with Louisville Metro Government Community Services and Revitalization and Bank on Louisville, the LEAD Center hosted an Economic Advancement Assembly in Louisville, Ky. on May 13.
Louisville Metro Government Joins With National Disability Institute’s LEAD Center to Improve Financial Health for Kentuckians with Disabilities
May 12, 2014
Assembly brings disability advocates, community and thought leaders together to discuss current activities and opportunities to build the financial capability of people with disabilities throughout the Louisville Area
Assistant Secretary Kathy Martinez, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, Joins LEAD Center to Facilitate Strategic Planning at CFE Forum
March 26, 2013
ODEP and National Disability Institute’s LEAD Center joined Cities for Financial Empowerment for a brainstorming session to begin designing a national integration strategy to build the financial capability of individuals and families through touch...
Blogs
Building Credit and Community: A Look Inside Louisville’s LABS Pilot Program
April 26, 2018
In LEAD Center's new blog, Kyle Durbin from the Office of Financial Empowerment at Louisville Metro Government’s Office of Resilience and Community Services in Louisville, KY, discusses a new pilot program called LABS.
Show-Me State Shines During NDEAM
October 27, 2015
This month, I have been inspired by the collaboration and cooperation between businesses, service organizations and individuals who have made these events happen.
Are You Asking the Right Questions?
October 23, 2015
It can be easy to overlook a few key questions that we should all ask when we are job hunting, before accepting a job, and once hired.
In the Know: Financial Education, Asset Development, and Work and Tax Incentives
September 10, 2015
Today's "In the Know" features the website section of the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), U.S. Department of Labor.
Missed Opportunities for Financial Wellness Support
April 30, 2015
As someone who has spent over 35 years working and partnering with people with disabilities who are pursuing equal opportunities so that they can live the lives they choose, I can say confidently that the disability field is doing a disservice to...
In the Know: Access to Assets
April 23, 2015
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
Creating Economic Possibilities for All Louisvillians
April 16, 2015
To kick off April’s National Financial Literacy Month, Louisville Metro Community Services and Bank On Louisville presented our second annual Financial Fitness Day on March 31, open to the entire community. All in attendance were invited to meet one...
In the Know: CFED
April 9, 2015
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
In the Know: Financial Wellness Among Individuals Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
March 13, 2015
A groundbreaking survey conducted by National Disability Institute and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) revealed three out of four people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) have difficulty covering their monthly expenses and...
In the Know: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
September 26, 2014
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
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Resources
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
The ABLE Act and Employment: Strategies for Maximizing the Effectiveness of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act as a Tool for Financial Stability and Employment Outcomes of People with Disabilities
| March 2020 | Report/Brief
This brief discusses how provisions of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act (Public Law 113-295)1 can be combined with federal benefit services and other federal programs and initiatives to further competitive integrated employment for...
Financial Capability System Innovation Brief: Building a LADDER to Financial Empowerment in Louisville
| May 2019 | Report/Brief
This brief highlights the work of the five-year partnership between the LEAD Center and LADDER (Louisville Alliance for Development through Diversity Empowerment and Resources).
LEADing to Employment Brief on Financial Empowerment Strategies
| January 2019 | Report/Brief
Employment is often considered the first step towards a better financial future. However, financial empowerment skills can be an important component of seeking and obtaining employment for job seekers with and without disabilities.
FDIC Youth Employment Resource Center
Website
The FDIC Youth center offers resources that support financial education and access to safe, affordable insured accounts for youth participating in employment programs.
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
| May 2018 | Webinar
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National...
Integrating Financial Capability and Asset Building Strategies into the Public Workforce Development System
| April 2018 | Report/Brief
While employment is critical to attaining a stronger economic future for American workers, the development of financial capability strategies related to personal savings, asset building, managing credit, and individual budgeting are critical for...
Financial Integration Team Fact Sheet
| April 2018 | Tool/Manual
The Financial Integration Team (FIT) Community of Practice is a peer-to-peer support network, which focuses on integrated financial capability strategies to support persons with disabilities in building their financial well-being.
Federal Regulations That Support the Integration of Economic Advancement Strategies within Disability Employment Services
| March 2018 | Tool/Manual
The following Federal regulations support the provision of economic advancement strategies within disability services.
Five Key Strategies to Achieve Financial Well-Being
| March 2018 | Tool/Manual
National Disability Institute (NDI) focuses on five key strategies to assist an individual to achieve financial well-being. The five key strategies include:
Financial Education Disability Supplemental Guides
February 2018 | Tool/Manual
National Disability Institute (NDI) has released disability supplemental guides that complement the Hands on Banking® instructor guides for adults, young adults and entrepreneurs.
Webinars
Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities
April 18, 2018
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National...
Financial Strategies for Workers with Disabilities During the Coronavirus Pandemic
April 22, 2020
In the U.S. today, the COVID-19 emergency presents a time of significant health and economic uncertainty for individuals with disabilities, as well as their families and communities.
Get Empowered – Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security: Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
February 27, 2020
This webinar covers topics related to financial security for people with disabilities including opening a bank account, understanding credit scores, developing a budget, and more.
Get Empowered: Make the Most of Your Job and Improve Your Financial Security Building Financial Solutions for People with Disabilities
February 27, 2020
If you are a person with a disability who is getting ready to enter the workforce or who recently did, you probably have a lot of questions related to your new job and your financial security.
Integrating Employment and Financial Capability Services: New Pathways to Economic Stability
February 26, 2014
The US Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have entered into a partnership to advance positive financial behavior and greater economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disab
Promoting Economic Advancement - Using Work Incentives to Build Financial Stability
April 24, 2013
Discover opportunities for individuals with disabilities to increase income through the use of Social Security (SSDI and SSI) work incentives, including work incentives that support savings above the $2,000 SSI asset limit.
Promoting Economic Advancement – Financial Education
March 27, 2013
Explore why financial education is important and how it can benefit customers served at American Job Center. Learn about curriculum options and resources as well as strategies for local implementation.
Promoting Economic Advancement – Implementing Free Tax Prep Services
February 27, 2013
Learn about three free tax preparation models for American Job Center professionals to implement to further advance economic stability for their customers. Presenters included the IRS as well as local AJCs implementing free tax prep at their local...
Protecting Health and Retirement Benefits after Job Loss
January 12, 2021
This video provides information to help employees make critical decisions about health coverage and retirement benefits after a job loss.
The Power of Tracking Expenses
December 21, 2018
This webinar describes the benefits of tracking expenses, especially disability-related expenses.
LEAD On! Articles
News
Video Released of Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities Event
May 3, 2018
On April 18, National Disability Institute (NDI), the LEAD Center and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) partnered for the webinar/in-person event, Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities, to commemorate National F
LEAD Center Hosts National Dialogue on Financial Literacy Education for People with Disabilities
April 18, 2018
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, the LEAD Center today launched a two-week national dialogue called Money Matters.
LEAD Participates in Louisville Financial Empowerment Summit
November 4, 2014
On October 30th, LEAD staff returned to Louisville, Ky. to participate in the city's 2nd Annual Financial Empowerment Summit.
ODEP and CFPB Issue Memorandum Promoting Financial Capability of Workers with Disabilities
August 14, 2014
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a joint memorandum calling on state and local governments, community development organizations, employers and...
LEAD Center Hosts Louisville Economic Advancement Assembly
May 22, 2014
In collaboration with Louisville Metro Government Community Services and Revitalization and Bank on Louisville, the LEAD Center hosted an Economic Advancement Assembly in Louisville, Ky. on May 13.
Louisville Metro Government Joins With National Disability Institute’s LEAD Center to Improve Financial Health for Kentuckians with Disabilities
May 12, 2014
Assembly brings disability advocates, community and thought leaders together to discuss current activities and opportunities to build the financial capability of people with disabilities throughout the Louisville Area
Assistant Secretary Kathy Martinez, U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy, Joins LEAD Center to Facilitate Strategic Planning at CFE Forum
March 26, 2013
ODEP and National Disability Institute’s LEAD Center joined Cities for Financial Empowerment for a brainstorming session to begin designing a national integration strategy to build the financial capability of individuals and families through touch...
Blogs
Building Credit and Community: A Look Inside Louisville’s LABS Pilot Program
April 26, 2018
In LEAD Center's new blog, Kyle Durbin from the Office of Financial Empowerment at Louisville Metro Government’s Office of Resilience and Community Services in Louisville, KY, discusses a new pilot program called LABS.
Show-Me State Shines During NDEAM
October 27, 2015
This month, I have been inspired by the collaboration and cooperation between businesses, service organizations and individuals who have made these events happen.
Are You Asking the Right Questions?
October 23, 2015
It can be easy to overlook a few key questions that we should all ask when we are job hunting, before accepting a job, and once hired.
In the Know: Financial Education, Asset Development, and Work and Tax Incentives
September 10, 2015
Today's "In the Know" features the website section of the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP), U.S. Department of Labor.
Missed Opportunities for Financial Wellness Support
April 30, 2015
As someone who has spent over 35 years working and partnering with people with disabilities who are pursuing equal opportunities so that they can live the lives they choose, I can say confidently that the disability field is doing a disservice to...
In the Know: Access to Assets
April 23, 2015
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
Creating Economic Possibilities for All Louisvillians
April 16, 2015
To kick off April’s National Financial Literacy Month, Louisville Metro Community Services and Bank On Louisville presented our second annual Financial Fitness Day on March 31, open to the entire community. All in attendance were invited to meet one...
In the Know: CFED
April 9, 2015
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.
In the Know: Financial Wellness Among Individuals Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
March 13, 2015
A groundbreaking survey conducted by National Disability Institute and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) revealed three out of four people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) have difficulty covering their monthly expenses and...
In the Know: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
September 26, 2014
In the Know is a bi-monthly feature on the LEAD Center blog that highlights important resources and information about the employment, policy and economic advancement of people with disabilities.