America Saves has partnered with the National Disability Institute (NDI), the nation’s leading nonprofit for advancing the economic opportunities of individuals with disabilities, to expand opportunities for individuals across the spectrum of disabilities to make a savings plan by choosing a savings goal and an amount to save each month. Learn more about this partnership.
According to the U.S. Census, 1 in 5 Americans is living with a disability, which is why we are encouraging you to consider the savings needs of these individuals during America Saves Week. Below are a number of resources to educate you on this important issue and information to share directly with your audience.
America Saves blogs
- 5 things you should know about ABLE accounts
- Celebrate Americans with Disabilities Day by opening an ABLE account
Blog, social media, and resources to share with your audience
- America Saves and NDI have put together a resource packet that focuses on people with disabilities. Use this material to communicate with the public, constituents, and other organizations about how your company or organization promotes and encourages saving.
Inform yourself
- Knowledge is power. And when it comes to economic empowerment, knowledge is money, too. NDI provides information on varied aspects of asset building including the impact on public benefits and local resources to assist Americans with Disabilities in pursuing economic self-sufficiency. Visit realeconomicimpact.org.