Webinar Date: April 16, 2024   |   Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET

In April, the AoD Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) hosted a webinar to increase awareness about National Financial Capability Month. Financial education is a key first step on the pathway towards financial health and wellbeing to live more independently in the community. The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities funded a three-year initiative with the National Disability Institute (NDI) called Financial Wellness for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). The panel highlighted how this train-the-trainers model in Illinois provided training to individuals with I/DD and their family members to manage money, reduce debt, and use credit wisely. The training was customized based on individualized needs ranging from a short class to a 10-module curriculum. While we often focus on helping people with disabilities find jobs, this webinar highlighted a model to ensure we also provide a roadmap on the importance of making good financial decisions to further increase independence.

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