Financial Literacy & Capability
An important focus of the LEAD Center’s mission is to increase the financial literacy and financial capability of people with disabilities. Participation in the workforce, which produces increased income, is a vital first step for working-age adults with disabilities to build economic self-sufficiency. Employment also serves as an important gateway for individuals to further explore tools and strategies to improve their economic stability and security. The LEAD Center works to foster pathways to economic advancement for people with disabilities to improve their present and long-term financial well-being, while supporting the workforce development, Home and Community Based Services, and other systems that share this mission.
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Resources
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
Building Financial Capability: A Planning Guide for Integrated Services
April 2015 | Tool/Manual
CFED
Building Financial Capability: A Planning Guide for Integrated Services is aimed at community-based organizations which serve low- and moderate-income clients.
Financial Capability of Adults with Disabilities
July 2014 | Report/Brief
National Disability Institute
This July 2014 report, issued by the National Disability Institute, shines light on the financial health, capability and situation of adults living with disabilities.
LEAD Center Presentation: Louisville Economic Advancement Assembly
| May 2014 | Presentation
This presentation was used by Michael Morris on May 13th during the Louisville Economic Advancement Assembly, a city-wide event to help people in the local disability community improve their financial capability and capacity.
Empowering Low Income and Economically Vulnerable Consumers
November 2013 | Report/Brief
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, November 2013. This report brings to light expert observations and conclusions from a Nov. 2012 CFPB convention that may be of a benefit to economically-vulnerable populations and strategies to ensure better...
Scaling Financial Coaching: Critical Lessons and Effective Practices
June 2013 | Report/Brief
Citi Foundation and NeighborWorks America June 2013
National Financial Capability Study
Website
FINRA, 2013. The 2012 National Financial Capability Study (NFCS) presents new survey findings that underscore the need to ensure all Americans have access to the education, resources and tools they need to manage their money with confidence.
Investing in Our Future Conference Summary: National Conference on Youth Financial Education and Capability
April 2013 | Presentation
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, April 2013. On April 30, 2013, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) brought together more than 100 public, private and nonprofit organization leaders dedicated to improving financial literacy and...
CFED (Corporation for Enterprise Development)
Website
CFED empowers low- and moderate-income households to build and preserve assets by advancing policies and programs that help them achieve their American Dream, including buying a home, pursuing higher education, starting a business and saving for the...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Website
Established by Congress in 2011, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is the federal agency charged with protecting and educating consumers regarding financial products and services through enforcement of federal consumer financial...
National Disability Institute
Website
National Disability Institute (NDI) is national non-profit organization dedicated to building a better economic future for people with disabilities and the principal organization driving the LEAD Center.
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
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 Capability: The Missing Piece to the Employment Puzzle
October 26, 2017
PART ONE OF THREE:
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
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
MyFreeTaxes – Free Tax Preparation for AJCs and Community Based Organizations
January 22, 2014
Join us for a timely conversation on MyFreeTaxes, a free, inclusive tax preparation tool in which taxpayers earning $58,000 or less can prepareand file their federal and state taxes online in all 50 states.
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...
Policy Updates
First ABLE Account Programs Open in Ohio and Tennessee
June 29, 2016
On June 1, 2016, the state of Ohio became the first state to launch a disability savings account program authorized by the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE), which passed in December 2014.
ABLE Act Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary
January 29, 2016
December 19, 2015 marked the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s signing of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act into law.
Opportunity for Public Input into IRS’ Proposed Regulations for Implementing ABLE Act
September 25, 2015
On June 19, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) posted in its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) its recommended approach for implementing the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014.
Following Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Gender Marriage, Advocates Highlight Marriage Penalty and Income Limits on Disability Benefits
July 31, 2015
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell on same-gender marriage, advocates with disabilities in the LGBTQ community have raised concerns about continued barriers to marriage for couples who rely on Supplemental Security Income (S
IRS Releases Proposed ABLE Act Regulations
June 30, 2015
On Friday June 19th, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the highly anticipated Notice of Proposed
Virginia is First State to Pass ABLE Act Implementation Legislation to Lessen Financial Strains for Those with Disabilities
May 29, 2015
In April, Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law the state’s Achieving A B
NDI Unveils ABLE Resource Center and Update on ABLE Implementation
February 27, 2015
National Disability Institute (NDI) announced a new Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Resource Center to consolidate information, resources and advocacy materials on state implementation of the ABLE Act.
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...
President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability Releases Final Report
March 12, 2013
This new report delivered through the U.S. Department of the Treasury highlights many recommendations to help improve the financial lives of individuals and families across America.
Census Bureau Report Shows 30 Percent of Adults Receiving Government Assistance have a Disability
February 26, 2013
This U.S. Census Bureau report – Disability Characteristics of Income-Based Government Assistance Recipients in the United States: 2011 – reveals that 30.4 percent of the more than 46 million adults who received income-based government assistance in...
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.
Using an ABLE Account for Employment Support
April 27, 2017
Alex Ghenis, an ABLE account holder, shares his personal experience with ABLE, and how ABLE accounts can provide employment support for people with disabilities.
In The Know: A Fair Shot for Workers with Disabilities
May 27, 2016
What are possible courses of action that policymakers can take to give workers with disabilities a fair shot at employment and economic security? Find out in this 'In The Know' blog.
Oh Captains, My Captains: An Ode to Financial Capability Role Models
April 13, 2016
The financial lessons we learn from role models, such as our parents, as a kid can have a huge impact on us.
In the Know: Financial Capability of Adults with Disabilities
December 3, 2015
This July 2014 report, issued by the National Disability Institute, shines light on the financial health, capability and situation of adults living with disabilities.
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.
In the Know: 2015 Social Security Red Book
August 13, 2015
With the 80th anniversary of Social Security tomorrow, nothing is more fitting for this month's first "In the Know" blog as the 2015 Social Security Red Book.
In the Know: 2015 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard
June 18, 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. To find even more useful resources, visit the LEAD...
Categories - Phablet
Resources
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
Building Financial Capability: A Planning Guide for Integrated Services
April 2015 | Tool/Manual
CFED
Building Financial Capability: A Planning Guide for Integrated Services is aimed at community-based organizations which serve low- and moderate-income clients.
Financial Capability of Adults with Disabilities
July 2014 | Report/Brief
National Disability Institute
This July 2014 report, issued by the National Disability Institute, shines light on the financial health, capability and situation of adults living with disabilities.
LEAD Center Presentation: Louisville Economic Advancement Assembly
| May 2014 | Presentation
This presentation was used by Michael Morris on May 13th during the Louisville Economic Advancement Assembly, a city-wide event to help people in the local disability community improve their financial capability and capacity.
Empowering Low Income and Economically Vulnerable Consumers
November 2013 | Report/Brief
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, November 2013. This report brings to light expert observations and conclusions from a Nov. 2012 CFPB convention that may be of a benefit to economically-vulnerable populations and strategies to ensure better...
Scaling Financial Coaching: Critical Lessons and Effective Practices
June 2013 | Report/Brief
Citi Foundation and NeighborWorks America June 2013
National Financial Capability Study
Website
FINRA, 2013. The 2012 National Financial Capability Study (NFCS) presents new survey findings that underscore the need to ensure all Americans have access to the education, resources and tools they need to manage their money with confidence.
Investing in Our Future Conference Summary: National Conference on Youth Financial Education and Capability
April 2013 | Presentation
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, April 2013. On April 30, 2013, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) brought together more than 100 public, private and nonprofit organization leaders dedicated to improving financial literacy and...
CFED (Corporation for Enterprise Development)
Website
CFED empowers low- and moderate-income households to build and preserve assets by advancing policies and programs that help them achieve their American Dream, including buying a home, pursuing higher education, starting a business and saving for the...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Website
Established by Congress in 2011, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is the federal agency charged with protecting and educating consumers regarding financial products and services through enforcement of federal consumer financial...
National Disability Institute
Website
National Disability Institute (NDI) is national non-profit organization dedicated to building a better economic future for people with disabilities and the principal organization driving the LEAD Center.
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
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 Capability: The Missing Piece to the Employment Puzzle
October 26, 2017
PART ONE OF THREE:
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
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
MyFreeTaxes – Free Tax Preparation for AJCs and Community Based Organizations
January 22, 2014
Join us for a timely conversation on MyFreeTaxes, a free, inclusive tax preparation tool in which taxpayers earning $58,000 or less can prepareand file their federal and state taxes online in all 50 states.
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...
Policy Updates
First ABLE Account Programs Open in Ohio and Tennessee
June 29, 2016
On June 1, 2016, the state of Ohio became the first state to launch a disability savings account program authorized by the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE), which passed in December 2014.
ABLE Act Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary
January 29, 2016
December 19, 2015 marked the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s signing of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act into law.
Opportunity for Public Input into IRS’ Proposed Regulations for Implementing ABLE Act
September 25, 2015
On June 19, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) posted in its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) its recommended approach for implementing the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014.
Following Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Gender Marriage, Advocates Highlight Marriage Penalty and Income Limits on Disability Benefits
July 31, 2015
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell on same-gender marriage, advocates with disabilities in the LGBTQ community have raised concerns about continued barriers to marriage for couples who rely on Supplemental Security Income (S
IRS Releases Proposed ABLE Act Regulations
June 30, 2015
On Friday June 19th, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the highly anticipated Notice of Proposed
Virginia is First State to Pass ABLE Act Implementation Legislation to Lessen Financial Strains for Those with Disabilities
May 29, 2015
In April, Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law the state’s Achieving A B
NDI Unveils ABLE Resource Center and Update on ABLE Implementation
February 27, 2015
National Disability Institute (NDI) announced a new Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Resource Center to consolidate information, resources and advocacy materials on state implementation of the ABLE Act.
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...
President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability Releases Final Report
March 12, 2013
This new report delivered through the U.S. Department of the Treasury highlights many recommendations to help improve the financial lives of individuals and families across America.
Census Bureau Report Shows 30 Percent of Adults Receiving Government Assistance have a Disability
February 26, 2013
This U.S. Census Bureau report – Disability Characteristics of Income-Based Government Assistance Recipients in the United States: 2011 – reveals that 30.4 percent of the more than 46 million adults who received income-based government assistance in...
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.
Using an ABLE Account for Employment Support
April 27, 2017
Alex Ghenis, an ABLE account holder, shares his personal experience with ABLE, and how ABLE accounts can provide employment support for people with disabilities.
In The Know: A Fair Shot for Workers with Disabilities
May 27, 2016
What are possible courses of action that policymakers can take to give workers with disabilities a fair shot at employment and economic security? Find out in this 'In The Know' blog.
Oh Captains, My Captains: An Ode to Financial Capability Role Models
April 13, 2016
The financial lessons we learn from role models, such as our parents, as a kid can have a huge impact on us.
In the Know: Financial Capability of Adults with Disabilities
December 3, 2015
This July 2014 report, issued by the National Disability Institute, shines light on the financial health, capability and situation of adults living with disabilities.
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.
In the Know: 2015 Social Security Red Book
August 13, 2015
With the 80th anniversary of Social Security tomorrow, nothing is more fitting for this month's first "In the Know" blog as the 2015 Social Security Red Book.
In the Know: 2015 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard
June 18, 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. To find even more useful resources, visit the LEAD...
Categories - Phone
Resources
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
Building Financial Capability: A Planning Guide for Integrated Services
April 2015 | Tool/Manual
CFED
Building Financial Capability: A Planning Guide for Integrated Services is aimed at community-based organizations which serve low- and moderate-income clients.
Financial Capability of Adults with Disabilities
July 2014 | Report/Brief
National Disability Institute
This July 2014 report, issued by the National Disability Institute, shines light on the financial health, capability and situation of adults living with disabilities.
LEAD Center Presentation: Louisville Economic Advancement Assembly
| May 2014 | Presentation
This presentation was used by Michael Morris on May 13th during the Louisville Economic Advancement Assembly, a city-wide event to help people in the local disability community improve their financial capability and capacity.
Empowering Low Income and Economically Vulnerable Consumers
November 2013 | Report/Brief
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, November 2013. This report brings to light expert observations and conclusions from a Nov. 2012 CFPB convention that may be of a benefit to economically-vulnerable populations and strategies to ensure better...
Scaling Financial Coaching: Critical Lessons and Effective Practices
June 2013 | Report/Brief
Citi Foundation and NeighborWorks America June 2013
National Financial Capability Study
Website
FINRA, 2013. The 2012 National Financial Capability Study (NFCS) presents new survey findings that underscore the need to ensure all Americans have access to the education, resources and tools they need to manage their money with confidence.
Investing in Our Future Conference Summary: National Conference on Youth Financial Education and Capability
April 2013 | Presentation
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, April 2013. On April 30, 2013, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) brought together more than 100 public, private and nonprofit organization leaders dedicated to improving financial literacy and...
CFED (Corporation for Enterprise Development)
Website
CFED empowers low- and moderate-income households to build and preserve assets by advancing policies and programs that help them achieve their American Dream, including buying a home, pursuing higher education, starting a business and saving for the...
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Website
Established by Congress in 2011, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is the federal agency charged with protecting and educating consumers regarding financial products and services through enforcement of federal consumer financial...
National Disability Institute
Website
National Disability Institute (NDI) is national non-profit organization dedicated to building a better economic future for people with disabilities and the principal organization driving the LEAD Center.
- A Resource Developed by LEAD Center for ODEP
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 Capability: The Missing Piece to the Employment Puzzle
October 26, 2017
PART ONE OF THREE:
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
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
MyFreeTaxes – Free Tax Preparation for AJCs and Community Based Organizations
January 22, 2014
Join us for a timely conversation on MyFreeTaxes, a free, inclusive tax preparation tool in which taxpayers earning $58,000 or less can prepareand file their federal and state taxes online in all 50 states.
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...
Policy Updates
First ABLE Account Programs Open in Ohio and Tennessee
June 29, 2016
On June 1, 2016, the state of Ohio became the first state to launch a disability savings account program authorized by the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE), which passed in December 2014.
ABLE Act Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary
January 29, 2016
December 19, 2015 marked the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s signing of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act into law.
Opportunity for Public Input into IRS’ Proposed Regulations for Implementing ABLE Act
September 25, 2015
On June 19, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) posted in its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) its recommended approach for implementing the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014.
Following Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Gender Marriage, Advocates Highlight Marriage Penalty and Income Limits on Disability Benefits
July 31, 2015
In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision in Obergefell on same-gender marriage, advocates with disabilities in the LGBTQ community have raised concerns about continued barriers to marriage for couples who rely on Supplemental Security Income (S
IRS Releases Proposed ABLE Act Regulations
June 30, 2015
On Friday June 19th, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the highly anticipated Notice of Proposed
Virginia is First State to Pass ABLE Act Implementation Legislation to Lessen Financial Strains for Those with Disabilities
May 29, 2015
In April, Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law the state’s Achieving A B
NDI Unveils ABLE Resource Center and Update on ABLE Implementation
February 27, 2015
National Disability Institute (NDI) announced a new Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Resource Center to consolidate information, resources and advocacy materials on state implementation of the ABLE Act.
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...
President’s Advisory Council on Financial Capability Releases Final Report
March 12, 2013
This new report delivered through the U.S. Department of the Treasury highlights many recommendations to help improve the financial lives of individuals and families across America.
Census Bureau Report Shows 30 Percent of Adults Receiving Government Assistance have a Disability
February 26, 2013
This U.S. Census Bureau report – Disability Characteristics of Income-Based Government Assistance Recipients in the United States: 2011 – reveals that 30.4 percent of the more than 46 million adults who received income-based government assistance in...
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.
Using an ABLE Account for Employment Support
April 27, 2017
Alex Ghenis, an ABLE account holder, shares his personal experience with ABLE, and how ABLE accounts can provide employment support for people with disabilities.
In The Know: A Fair Shot for Workers with Disabilities
May 27, 2016
What are possible courses of action that policymakers can take to give workers with disabilities a fair shot at employment and economic security? Find out in this 'In The Know' blog.
Oh Captains, My Captains: An Ode to Financial Capability Role Models
April 13, 2016
The financial lessons we learn from role models, such as our parents, as a kid can have a huge impact on us.
In the Know: Financial Capability of Adults with Disabilities
December 3, 2015
This July 2014 report, issued by the National Disability Institute, shines light on the financial health, capability and situation of adults living with disabilities.
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.
In the Know: 2015 Social Security Red Book
August 13, 2015
With the 80th anniversary of Social Security tomorrow, nothing is more fitting for this month's first "In the Know" blog as the 2015 Social Security Red Book.
In the Know: 2015 Assets & Opportunity Scorecard
June 18, 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. To find even more useful resources, visit the LEAD...