For 18 years, National Disability Institute has worked with diverse partners in the disability community and public and private sectors to improve financial decision-making and opportunities for people with disabilities.
For 18 years, National Disability Institute has worked with diverse partners in the disability community and public and private sectors to improve financial decision-making and opportunities for people with disabilities.
A note from Thomas Foley, NDI Executive Director
Welcome, and thanks for your interest in National Disability Institute!
If you’re visiting this page, you probably connected with our organization at a conference or event. We’d like to tell you more about our work and how it’s transforming lives and economic opportunities for people with disabilities. On this page, you’ll find a helpful selection of our research, projects, news and more to introduce you to our work.
Exciting Opportunities
NDI to host Second Annual National Convening of Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners with Disabilities
We invite you to join NDI’s national virtual Disability Owned Convening, Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2023. This event brings together a vibrant community of individuals with disabilities, including entrepreneurial support organizations, to exchange information, resources and innovative ideas.
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Our groundbreaking research on the financial behavior of adults with disabilities is unparalleled.
Race, Ethnicity and Disability: The Financial Impact of Systemic Inequality and Intersectionality
(August 2020)
The brief shares a historical context for understanding intersectionality, the financial impacts on BIPOC individuals with disabilities and presents a set of conclusions and recommendations that should involve all of us.
Disability, Race and Ethnicity: Factsheets and Infographics
(December 2021)
NDI’s analysis of data from FDIC highlights the financial inequalities faced by persons with disabilities, particularly those that are also Black or Latinx.
The Extra Costs of Living with a Disability in the U.S.
(October 2020)
This brief catalogs and quantifies the wide range of out-of-pocket expenses that people with disabilities face, and explains the policy implications of these costs.
Our online courses help you expand your knowledge of financial wellness strategies to help people with disabilities build better financial futures.
Effective Financial Counseling for People Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits
This course will help financial counselors create more inclusive environments by understanding the complex financial lives of people who receive SSA benefits and their journey to financial stability.
- 7 modules, Self-paced
- 7 AFCPE® CEU credits
- Program cost: $249
Financial Inclusion Essentials
A self-paced online course for financial counselors, financial coaches, disability service providers, and others who want to learn more about building the financial well-being of people with disabilities.
- Developed in partnership with AFCPE®
- 5 CEUs for AFCPE® and 2 CEUs for CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) Certified Professionals
- Program Cost: $349
The Changing Face of Benefits – Florida
The Changing Face of Benefits – Florida
This course was designed for Florida residents, but the majority of the content focuses on federal rules and is a useful tool for anyone wanting to learn more about SSI and SSDI.
- 8 modules, Self-Paced
- The impact of earnings on public benefits and incentives to work
- Making informed decisions about employment, earning and investment
Recent News
“If you figure out your financial future, you have control of your life.”
– Tom Foley, NDI Executive Director
– Tom Foley, NDI Executive Director
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