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ASSET DEVELOPMENT
Welcome to our newest Hot Topics page! Asset development is an integral part of financial independence, so it's a natural fit for Medicaid Infrastructure Grant projects. This page contains information about asset building and financial literacy policies, programs and resources.
Library
Our online Library includes documents on asset development.
Here are some of the valuable resources you’ll find there:
Creating a Roadmap Out of Poverty for Americans with Disabilities
Web Resources
- National Disability Institute The National Disability Institute is a national research and development organization with the mission to promote income preservation and asset development for persons with disabilities and to build healthy financial futures for Americans with disabilities.
- Real Economic Impact Tour The Real Economic Impact Tour (REI Tour) is a national, public/private initiative assisting low income persons with disabilities with asset building strategies, free tax preparation and filing assistance. In the 2008 filing season REI Tour partners prepared over 90,000 tax returns in 62 cities. Over $81 million in refunds were received by persons with disabilities.
- Financial Literacy Information for Young People with Disabilities This is an issue brief from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability/Youth, a resource for information about employment and youth with disabilities.
Find more asset development and related resources here and in our Links collection.
Discussion
Connect with others who are working on asset development and financial literacy issues through our online Discussion Board. You can post a question or comment to start the conversation.
