At FreeConferenceCall.com, our mission is to help as many people around the world as possible.
As part of that commitment, we highlight organizations making a difference around the globe. We’re working with the National Disability Institute (NDI) to bring greater awareness and understanding within the disability and financial communities to improve the financial health and economic security for people with disabilities and their families.
FreeConferenceCall.com and NDI share a common goal to build inclusive communities that value the economic participation and contributions of people with disabilities.
Financial Resilience Center
Financial resilience is the ability to bounce back through difficult times, emerge stronger on the other side and flourish. The National Disability Institute (NDI) Financial Resilience Center is an online information hub to help people with disabilities and chronic health conditions build their financial resilience. NDI’s Financial Resilience Center answers frequently asked questions about Employment and Unemployment; Public Benefits; Housing, Food and Healthcare; Money Management; Identity Theft; and more. Provided at no cost, these resources and tips are designed to increase financial stability and reduce economic stress. Recently, the Financial Resilience Center entered into a partnership with Experian, the consumer credit reporting company. Experian contributed tips on improving credit scores, as well as an FAQs section called, “What You Need to Know About Credit.”
The Center’s partnership with the Association for Financial Counseling, Planning and Education® (AFCPE) provides referrals to one-on-one, virtual financial counseling or coaching, and LifeCents which offers online financial wellness training that gives personalized guidance for each individual’s situation.
Who does the Financial Resilience Center serve?
People with disabilities and their family members represent a disproportionately high share of the cohort of vulnerable groups at high risk for financial stability. The health risks are further exacerbated because the target audience of Center’s activities are more likely to be poor, racial and ethnic minorities, be less educated and have lower socioeconomic status. They also experience barriers to needed accessible healthcare resources and services due to the cost of care, inadequate or no insurance coverage and often lack the ability to afford private means of transportation to get needed healthcare services due to residing in areas with fewer healthcare resources. As a group, they are also more likely to be unemployed, underemployed, socially isolated and without emergency funds to meet immediate financial needs (rent, food, basic necessities, etc.) due to income loss. There are millions of people with disabilities and chronic health conditions who need support and access to helpful resources and information provided by the Financial Resilience Center. These individuals also need guidance and support in opening and contributing to savings accounts, as well as how to maintain and improve their credit scores. For those who need to maintain eligibility for a public benefit, additional support is needed to ensure that they choose a protected savings opportunity such as ABLE accounts.
To learn more
NDI’s Financial Resilience Center promotes effective financial decision making and financial stability, serving as the go-to and trusted resource on financial health and resiliency for people with disabilities and chronic health conditions. The Financial Resilience Center is updated frequently. To learn more, visit the Financial Resilience Center website and sign up for email updates to receive information on new resources and updates as they become available.
In addition to the FRC, National Disability Institute offers other free resources including online courses, webinars, podcasts, newsletters, research, publications and financial education.
Like FreeConferenceCall.com, National Disability Institute operates with the support from its community.
