06/13/2022
Hi Everyone! I want to make sure you saw the email sent out last week about these Financial Wellness sessions being taught by fellow PIP grads who are also trained in Financial Wellness topics. Sign up for the topics that interest you or sign up for all of them. Let me know if you have questions! Forward to your friends, teachers, anyone.
Financial Wellness for People with Disabilities Training Sessions
Sign up for the topic(s) that interest you -- or the entire series! Hear from fellow parents and self-advocates on important financial wellness topics impacting individuals with disabilities in Illinois. Presenters have been trained by the National Disability Institute's Financial Wellness curriculum and are Partners in Policymaking graduates, both investments of the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. These sessions are free.
• Information is in plain language
• Family members and/or personal support professionals and individuals are encouraged to attend together!
• Perfect for home school learners
• Sessions include lots of resources!
REGISTRATION and INFORMATION HERE
CREDIT MATTERS (Lisa McManus)
In partnership with the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities
CREDIT MATTERS (Lisa McManus)Thurs., June 16 -- 10-11:15 AMCovers ways credit profiles are used in everyday life and includes an introduction to credit reports and scores and why they are important to people with disabilities. Learn what makes up a credit score and how scores can help a person save money.
HOUSING OPTIONS & SUPPORTS (Kish Pisani)Tues., June 21 -- 10-11:15 AMThere are lots of supports out there designed to help people with disabilities reach their housing goals, including owning a home! We'll cover housing options and the different supports available to help make decisions about the best housing to meet a person's needs.
SOCIAL SECURITY & WORK SUPPORTS (Teri Steinberg)Wed., June 29 -- 1-2:15 PMThis session covers the basics of the Social Security Administration -- the difference between SSI and SSDI and where and why people with disabilities can go to get information on how to protect their eligibility for cash payments and/or health care until and while they achieve employment goals.
EMPLOYMENT & PUBLIC BENEFIT WORK SUPPORTS (Teri Steinberg)Thurs., July 7 -- 10-11:15 AMThere are different employment opportunities, and we'll cover them and the different public benefit work supports available like assistive technology, SNAP, HUD and more.
PROTECTING YOUR IDENTITY (Lisa McManus)Thurs., July 14 -- 2-3:15 PMLearn about PII (Personally Identifiable Information) that can be used by thieves and ways we can protect our information and identities and what to do if you suspect your identity has been stolen.
EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT & FREE TAX ASSISTANCE (Ana Cruz/Kish Pisani)Tues, July 19 -- 10-11:15 AMLearn how EITC is used by people with disabilities to improve their economic status. You'll also find out where to go for free tax assistance and more!GUARDIANSHIP RIGHTS (Curtis Harris/Kimberly Johnson)Wed., July 27 -- 10-11:15 AMLearn what guardianship means, the role and responsibilities of a guardian as well as the rights of an individual receiving guardianship. This session also covers alternatives to guardianship and how it all impacts a person's financial picture.
