Advancing Financial Literacy for Individuals with Disabilities

The LEAD Center, Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), and National Disability Institute (NDI) are hosting a webinar on the financial capability of individuals with disabilities. This webinar will provide the opportunity to learn more about the challenges and opportunities to address the needs of Americans with disabilities to become more financially capable. Presenters will discuss:

• The consumer protections provided by MSRB rules for ABLE tax-advantaged savings accounts
• New materials from the FDIC to build financial capability for adults with disabilities
• Favorable tax benefits for people with disabilities from the IRS
• Financial literacy requirements in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) from the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP)
• The challenges and opportunities to improve financial capability and inclusion for individuals across the spectrum of disabilities from disability leaders