2. Asset Development CFED: The Corporation for Enterprise Development Why should I care? Asset Development & Vocational Rehabilitation 30-Second Training Series

3. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 What is CFED ? CFED is an organization that provides a comprehensive look at wealth, poverty and the financial security of families in each state. It produces a scorecard on each states financial health each year.

4. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 Why should CFED matter to vocational rehabilitation? Knowing how states are doing financially helps you know what state to encourage your difficult clients to consider moving to. It should not. Financial trends, policies and resources are not part of vocational rehabilitation. We are about employment. A B C Knowing the financial trends, policies and supports in your state can help you advise your clients in their career choices. Select the best answer

5. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 Incorrect … A vocational rehabilitation counselor assists clients in considering all the factors that need to be addressed in implementing a successful individual plan for employment. Bus ticket therapy is not part of vocational rehabilitation.

6. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 Incorrect… According to the Rehabilitation Act, Public Rehabilitations purpose is: to empower individuals with disabilities to maximize employment, economic self sufficiency, independence, and inclusion and integration into society,.. Thus a vocational counselor needs to understand the financial trends of the state and resources that could assist a client in achieving economic self-sufficiency.

7. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 You are on the money! CORRECT! CFED is a multi-faceted organization working at the local, state and federal levels to create economic opportunity that alleviates poverty. A counselor knowing the financial trends, policies and resources in their state will assist clients in making strong career choices. To learn more, visit TACE's Asset Development Exchange [tacesoutheast.org/network/ax/] TACE's Asset Development Exchange and CFEDs website http://cfed.org/

8. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 7 Help TACE continuously improve… Your Feedback Your Feedback

9. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 8 Southeast TACE Region IV Toll-free: (866) 518-7750 [voice/tty] Fax: (404) 541-9002 Web: TACEsoutheast.org MyTACE Portal: TACEsoutheast.org/myportal Email: tacesoutheast@law.syr.edu

10. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 9 Disclaimer This presentation was developed by the TACE Center: Region IV ©2013 with funds from the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) under the priority of Technical Assistance and Continuing Education Projects (TACE) – Grant #H264A080021. However, the contents of this presentation do not necessarily represent the policy of the RSA and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government [34 CFR 75.620 (b)].