Article Publication Date:
4/30/2015
Summary:
This FDIC report provides information about the population of households headed by working-age adults with and without disability, including account ownership; use of prepaid debit cards; use of alternative financial services; mobile phone,smartphone, and online access. Participation in mainstream financial services is a critical indicator of the economic inclusion; yet the findings show 46.5% of households headed by working-age adults with disabilities are identified as unbanked or underbanked.
Topics:
Accessibility
Populations:
Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities; Physical Disabilities; Psychiatric Disabilities/Mental Illness
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Programs/Initiatives:
N/A
States:
Keywords:
finances, unbanked, underbanked, checking account, savings account, online account access, financial services, mobile phones, smartphones, prepaid debit cards, banking methods, banking system, self-determination, economic inclusion
Contact
National Disability Institute
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Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/66393