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NDI is dedicated to building a better financial future for people with disabilities and their families

National Disability Institute is the first national nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better economic future for people with disabilities.

09/04/2025

Ready to make an impact in your community?

Join NDI this October to become a Financial Wellness Trainer for People with Disabilities.

📍 Carlinville, IL — Oct. 21–23 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
📍 Chicago, IL — Oct. 28–30 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

This in-person training will give you the tools to help individuals with disabilities build financial security, increase independence and achieve their goals.

Space is limited - register today: https://ndiinc.formstack.com/forms/fall2025fwtraining

Alt text for image one: Promotional graphic for the Financial Wellness Trainer training in Carlinville, IL. Teal background with dollar bill texture. Text reads: “Become a Financial Wellness Trainer for People with Disabilities! 700 College Ave, Carlinville, IL 62626. October 21–23, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.” Logos of Blackburn College, The Coleman Foundation, and Heartland Human Care Services at bottom. Photo of a smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a yellow sweater.

Alt text for image two: Promotional graphic for the Financial Wellness Trainer training in Chicago, IL. Teal background with dollar bill texture. Text reads: “Become a Financial Wellness Trainer for People with Disabilities! 4822 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640. October 28–30, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm.” Logos of Blackburn College, The Coleman Foundation, and Heartland Human Care Services at bottom. Photo of a smiling woman with long brown hair wearing a yellow sweater.

09/02/2025

September is full of opportunities with NDI!

Join us for these upcoming events designed to help entrepreneurs and individuals with disabilities in their financial journey:

September 10 | 2:00 pm
Your Business, Your Benefits: Social Security Work Incentives

September 16 | 1:00 pm | Rockville, MD
Connecting Communities Summit

September 23 | 11:00 am
Achieving a Better Life Experience with an ABLE Account

September 25 | 6:00 pm
LIVE $10,000 Maryland Pitch Competition

Learn more and register at https://www.disabilitysmallbusiness.org/events/ and https://bit.ly/3USV4Ps.

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09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day from all of us at NDI!

Work is more than a paycheck. It’s about dignity, access and opportunity. But for many people with disabilities who receive Social Security benefits, barriers still stand in the way of meaningful employment.

That’s where NDI’s American Dream Employment Network (ADEN) comes in. ADEN helps individuals explore career options, access supports, and move toward financial independence.

Learn how ADEN can support your employment journey: https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/aden/

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08/28/2025

Learn at your own pace.

NDI’s Online Classroom offers accessible, self-paced courses designed for financial counselors, service providers and professionals who work with people with disabilities.
Expand your knowledge of financial wellness strategies, earn continuing education credits and make a greater impact in your community.

Start learning today:
https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/resources/online-classroom/

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08/27/2025

Save the Date!

Join NDI for our fourth annual Disability Owned Small Business Convening. This convening will bring together leaders, advocates and innovators to explore strategies for advancing disability inclusion and economic opportunity.

Stay tuned for registration details, mark your calendar now! Learn more at DisabilitySmallBusiness.org/Disability-Owned-Convening.

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08/26/2025

Do you have a business idea but aren't sure where to start?

Join us in Rockville for Connecting Communities: From Ideas to Small Business Success! This in-person summit is designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs turn innovative ideas into successful businesses.

September 16 | 1:00–3:30 pm ET
Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD

This in-person event will bring together entrepreneurs, community leaders and advocates to explore how innovative ideas can grow into thriving small businesses.

You'll learn how to:
• Access funding, grants (like SBIR/STTR) and small business loans
• Tap into free and low-cost startup resources
• Connect with experts, lenders, mentors, and resource partners

Register here: https://ndiinc.formstack.com/forms/summit

Image description: Promotional graphic for the event Connecting Communities: From Ideas to Small Business Success. Logos of the Maryland Governor’s Office of Small, Minority & Women Business Affairs, Maryland Women’s Business Center, and National Disability Institute appear at the top. The event details are shown: September 16, 1:00–3:30 pm ET, Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD. Icons of a lightbulb, people climbing a bar graph, and a storefront symbolize ideas, growth, and small business.

08/21/2025

Is your workforce system WIOA-ready?

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a critical tool for advancing disability inclusion and equity in employment. NDI’s WIOA resource hub offers practical strategies to:

• Support individuals with disabilities
• Align programs with equity goals
• Use data to drive inclusion
• Build cross-sector partnerships

Explore how your workforce system can meet the moment:
https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/employment/workforce-innovation-and-opportunity-act/

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08/20/2025

Now Streaming: Investing in America’s Workforce Webinar

How can we improve employment outcomes for both people with disabilities and employers? This webinar explores inclusive workforce development strategies, lessons learned and opportunities for collaboration across sectors.

Watch the replay to hear from experts and practitioners driving systems-level change.
📺 https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/webinars/investing-in-americas-workforce-improving-outcomes-for-workers-with-disabilities-and-employers/

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08/19/2025

Small businesses owned by people with disabilities are making a BIG impact.

Through the Small Business Hub at National Disability Institute, we’ve helped over 750 entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses. More than $13.5 million in grants have been awarded through the Verizon Digital Ready Program.

These business owners are creating jobs, increasing income and showing what’s possible when we invest in inclusion.

Learn more at disabilitysmallbusiness.org

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08/15/2025

NDI’s Financial Resilience Center is here for you.

Whether you’re facing income loss or planning ahead, our free tools can help individuals with disabilities and their families protect their financial well-being.

Visit now: https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/financial-resilience-center/

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08/14/2025

1 in 4 U.S. adults has a disability. 📈

NDI’s research is driving change across financial systems, policy and workforce development.

Learn more at https://www.nationaldisabilityinstitute.org/public-policy-and-research/.

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08/13/2025

Big news from NDI! We’re thrilled to unveil the new logo for the American Dream Employment Network (ADEN) 🎉

This fresh look reflects our continued commitment to empowering people with disabilities on their path to employment and financial independence. Same mission, bold new look.

Image description: The ADEN logo suite includes four variations. One design features a bold blue “ADEN” with a yellow sun rising behind it, accompanied by “American Dream Employment Network” in stacked blue text on a white background. Another horizontal version shows the “ndi” logo beside “ADEN,” both in white with a yellow sun accent, on a solid blue background. A vertical variation again displays the sun-backed “ADEN” with the full name spelled out underneath, also on white. The final design is a simplified version with just “ADEN” in white and a sun rising behind it on a blue background.

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