Are you a VR counselor? A VITA volunteer? A job coach? A credit counselor? Anyone who works with people with disabilities in New Hampshire? Outside of your area of expertise, do you know what other programs are available to nurture the financial wellbeing of people with disabilities? From customer service topics to work incentives, tax filing to credit considerations, Making Financial Connections can help you better serve persons with disabilities – everybody wins!
Making Financial Connections is a new online, self–paced training opportunity consisting of five modules:
- Part of Society – a customer service module about working with individuals with disabilities, covering communication, accessibility, and outreach. Available now!
- Taking Your Credit – an introduction to various tax credits persons with disabilities are often eligible for, as well as information on how to access free, quality tax preparation. Available now!
- Your Money, Your Choices – important information on budgeting, saving, and credit. Available soon!
- Back to Work – an introduction to various work incentives from the Social Security Administration and Medicaid that will help a person with a disability who wishes to rejoin the workforce. Available soon!
- Building a Strong Future – information on asset-building programs that can help a person with a disability save for the future, often without affecting his or her eligibility for public benefits. Available soon!
Making Financial Connections modules can help you learn about available programs and resources that can work together to help improve the financial wellbeing of persons with disabilities. Registration is currently FREE. To register, visit http://www.snhu.edu/ccedd Back to main events page >>