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National Disability Institute builds better financial futures for all people with disabilities | Webinars: bit.ly/ndi-events-list | News: bit.ly/ndi-press
Washington, DCnationaldisabilityinstitute.orgJoined September 2009

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Happening tomorrow! Join the 6/15 Assistive Technology (AT) Loan Program Spotlight Webinar to learn from aging and disability experts as they demonstrate successful pathways to using assistive technology, remote monitoring and more! bit.ly/42scuUh
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Join aging and disability experts as they demonstrate successful pathways to using assistive technology, remote monitoring and tele-health technologies. Register for the 6/15 Assistive Technology (AT) Loan Program Spotlight Webinar. bit.ly/42scuUh
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics is looking for volunteers to give feedback on a Disability and Work Survey. If you have a disability, health condition or other difficulty that may impact your work, please fill out this 5 to 10-minute survey. surveymonkey.com/r/L9FSM9M
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ED Tom Foley at the Conference/Amsterdam. "When you intentionally include people with disabilities in your workforce, and allow people to amplify their talents, you generate a better workplace, a better product and a better bottom line." #MONEY2020EU
@natdisability Executive Director Tom Foley (center) speaks at the @MONEY2020 Conference in Amsterdam. He is sitting on a stage and is flanked by Kris Foster, Co-founder, Open Book on the left and Joanne Dewar, Ambassador, The Payments Association on the right. MONEY 20/20 is displayed on the signage in back of him. To the right, a screen displays the text: The Future of the Workforce with the three panelist names and titles below. #MONEY2020EU
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Attention: aspiring entrepreneurs! Happening tomorrow, 6/6, Learn how to access loans, grant funding and more! The #SmallBusiness Team is hosting an in-person summit at the Washington County Free Library in Hagerstown, MD! Register at: bit.ly/3qk0vec.
Attention: aspiring entrepreneurs! Learn how to access loans, grant funding and more! The #SmallBusiness Team is hosting an in-person summit at the Washington County Free Library in Hagerstown, MD, on 6/6 @ 11:00 a.m.! Register at: bit.ly/3qk0vec.
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mourns the passing of Neil Jacobson, a long-time disability advocate and a valued supporter of NDI. Neil held a vision of people with disabilities having equal opportunity to extraordinary financial futures. Learn more about Neil: bit.ly/3OlcrWY
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Join the @NatDisability Assistive Technology Loan Program on May 18 at noon ET as we discuss services that can help empower people with vision loss or blindness. Register at: bit.ly/3I3sEMm.
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There is still time to register! When starting a business, choosing a business structure and navigating the business plan are pivotal. Today, at 2:00 p.m. ET, join the Griffin Hammis Associates' “Business Structure & Business Plan” live training session. bit.ly/3MvYp3G
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When starting a business, choosing a business structure and navigating the business plan are pivotal. On Wednesday, May 17, join the training session “Business Structure & Business Plan” for an overview of common structures and the importance of a plan. bit.ly/3MvYp3G
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There is still time to register!
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If you have a story to share on how guardianship or supported decision-making (SDM) can facilitate or be a barrier to self-employment for #PWDs, we want to hear from you! Join the @NatDisability 5/16 “Guardianship and Self-Employment Listening Session.” bit.ly/42CX3ty
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If you have a story to share on how guardianship or supported decision-making (SDM) can facilitate or be a barrier to self-employment for #PWDs, we want to hear from you! Join the 5/16 “Guardianship and Self-Employment Listening Session.” bit.ly/42CX3ty
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Join for the webinar, Expanding Your Equity Strategy to Include People with Disabilities. Learn about integrating disability questions, training financial counselors and forging partnerships with disability service providers. bit.ly/42dp1eV
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Learn more about providing employment services to job seekers with a disability who want to leave Social Security Disability benefits behind! Register for the 5/3 #AmericanDream Employment Network (ADEN) webinar, “Introduction of the American Dream EN.” bit.ly/40NkXAv
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On Wednesday, May 3, at 2:00 p.m. ET, join the workshop, “Social Media Accessibility,” to learn tips to make your social media content considerate of #PWDs, so that everyone can participate! bit.ly/41UTD4r
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Many founders with disabilities report experiencing significant barriers to accessing capital. On Tuesday, May 2, at 2:00 p.m. ET, join part five of a webinar series to hear from disability-owned businesses on how they obtained needed capital. bit.ly/3mZ92lA
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Learning can help reduce stress on the job. If you are working/ looking for work, try a "learning break" when stressed. Watch a webinar, take a free course or talk to a friend who has something to teach you. #ResilientPwD bit.ly/3tnWZeq
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There is still time to register! Learn about how to assess the feasibility of a business, strategies for supporting #PWDs and their employment team and more! Join the 4/19 training session, “Business Feasibility & Creating a Plan.” bit.ly/3UyLCzG
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Learn about the information that needs to be gathered to assess the feasibility of a business, strategies for supporting #PWDs and their employment team and more! Join the 4/19 training session, “Business Feasibility & Creating a Plan.” bit.ly/3UyLCzG
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Assistive Technology can be expensive. Join the 4/20 Assistive Technology (AT) Loan program spotlight webinar, “Help to Prepare a Spending Plan to Ensure You Reach Your Financial Goals,” to explore ways to reduce monthly expenses and more. bit.ly/3Ulz8eN
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April 4 at 2:00 p.m. ET, join part four of a webinar series to hear from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) who have found ways to increase inclusion and from disability-owned businesses on how they obtained needed capital. bit.ly/40JKz1A
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Many founders with disabilities report experiencing significant barriers to accessing capital. Today, March 21, at 2:00 p.m. ET, join part three of a webinar series to hear from disability-owned businesses on how they obtained needed capital. bit.ly/3FGlHQt
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