Resilient Finances: Thriving With Disability | The American College of Financial Services

Resilient Finances: Thriving With Disability | The American College of Financial Services
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Education for Those Living With Disability
Resilient Finances: Thriving With Disability
Best For
Individuals with disabilities and caregivers seeking financial knowledge.
Timing
2-3 Hours
Format
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This is a consumer-focused e-learning program. Learn more below.
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Enhance Financial Wellness
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Made possible by a quality of life grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, Resilient Finances: Thriving With Disability focuses on helping impacted individuals and caregivers regain their security with financial education tools.
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Program Overview
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What You'll Learn
The course is divided into five main modules (plus introductory and concluding modules) covering a range of relevant topics, such as:
Basic financial planning skills
Health insurance
Public benefits
Income replacement
Personal injury settlements
The program’s approach moves from addressing the immediate crisis situation (dealing with sudden or unexpected disability and the financial fallout) into long-term planning solutions and quality of life concerns.
Admissions Requirements
There are no prerequisite courses or admissions requirements to enroll in Resilient Finances: Thriving With Disability. If you’re living with a disability or are a caregiver or related professional looking for financial planning knowledge and resources, you’ve come to the right place!
Course Delivery
Fully self-paced, unscheduled online delivery. Learn on a timetable that makes sense for you. Each of the five main modules includes a mix of interactive elements to engage learners and facilitate knowledge retention. Each module stands on its own, so you can take whichever you want, in whatever order you want.
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Why Take This Course?
26%
Of U.S. adults have some type of disability.
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85%
Of caregivers have no plan to address physical, emotional, and financial needs.
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62
Of caregivers report feeling overwhelmed by financial stress.
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Why Enroll With Us?
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Knowledge Is Power
Gain an understanding of many issues — some financial, some not — surrounding disability planning.
You Want to Help Your Clients
Be Their Source for Education
You can help your clients with disabilities and their caregivers achieve better outcomes by sharing this program with them!
You Seek Enhanced Benefits
Get the Assistance You’re Entitled To
If you’re living with a disability or caring for someone who does, there are many options — learn about them here!
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The College offers consumer financial education programs like this one accessible for free to the public and distributed through our many professional and industry partners.
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CDC.gov. 2022.
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Fidelity Investments®. American Caregivers Study. 2021.