Financial Empowerment

The Path to Financial Empowerment

Individuals want to be financially included and empowered. We view this as a process that can be customized for people with disabilities and integrated into disability and other human services.

Financial empowerment is the ability and confidence of individuals and communities to make positive financial decisions that promote their long-term financial stability and financial well-being.

1

Financial
Education

Building
knowledge
and skills

2

Financial
Capability

Making informed choices and taking action

3

Financial
Wellness

Meeting financial obligations and feeling financially secure

4

Financial
Empowerment

Feeling in control
of one’s personal finances

1

Financial Education

Building knowledge and skills

2

Financial Capability

Making informed choices and taking action

3

Financial Wellness

Meeting financial obligations and feeling financially secure

4

Financial Empowerment

Feeling in control of one’s personal finances

Financial Education

Creating a financial education program that works for your organization
Sample of Financial Education Curriculums
Making Financial Education Programs Inclusive
Additional Resources

Financial Capability

Financial Capability Indicators
Financial Wellness Assessment
Eliminating Barriers and Making Informed Choices
Building Positive Financial Behaviors

Resource Spotlight

Quick Reference Guides

These ready-to-use materials are designed to provide financial educators, American Job Centers, Vocational Rehabilitation and community-based organizations with resources and tools specifically for people with disabilities. Each guide tackles a specific financial challenge and offers guidance that professionals can use as part of their financial counseling, coaching or traditional human services.

Financial Wellness

Defining Financial Wellness
Integrating Financial Wellness Strategies into Service Delivery Programs
Building Inclusive Financial Coaching And Counseling Services

Other Financial Resources

ABLE Accounts

Taxes & Tax Preparation

Benefits Planning

Assistive Technology

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