The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) will host a webinar focused on increasing credit and credit building access for individuals with disabilities in the US. A presentation on the banking status of households with a disability will help raise awareness of the unique challenges facing this population. Promising programs, products and resources will be discussed to assist financial institutions and technical assistance providers that want to make their offerings more accessible for people with disabilities.
Presenters:
- Elizabeth Jennings, Deputy Director, National Disability Institute
- Susan Tachau, Board Member, National Disability Finance Coalition and Chief Innovation Officer, Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation
- Irene Skricki, Policy Analyst, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
- Monique Chenault, Consumer Compliance Policy & Outreach Analyst, National Credit Union Administration
- Jeffrey Weinstein, Senior Financial Economist, FDIC
- Paola Diaz, Senior Community Affairs Specialist, FDIC (Moderator)
Who should attend:
Financial Institutions, community development financial institutions, government, and nonprofit representatives interested in learning about partnership opportunities and resources to enable access to safe and affordable consumer small dollar credit and credit building and rebuilding strategies for individuals with disabilities.
Registration Information:
To register online, click Register and fill out the needed information. You will receive a confirmation email once completed.
Contact Information:
If you have any questions about the event, please email Paola Diaz at pdiaz@fdic.gov.
Additional Resources:
- FDIC Consumer News: Credit Cards
- FDIC Consumer News: Credit Reporting
- FDIC Archived Event: Expanding Financial Capabilities for Persons with Disabilities
- Interagency Guidance for Responsible Small-Dollar Loans