2. Asset Development: Helping Clients Thrive, Not Just Survive 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 Should poverty issues matter to vocational rehabilitation?

4. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 Should poverty issues matter to vocational rehabilitation? It is our job to assist clients in obtaining or maintaining employment. Once clients are employed it is their job to manage their resources and money. NO Everyone knows poverty is an independent living issue not a rehabilitation issue. YES Poor credit scores, misinformation about benefits and work, low expectations and an overriding belief that one should not earn above SGA causes many people not to be employed, or to be among the working poor. 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. The vocational goal needs to place a person on a pathway to financial stability if employment is to be maintained.

6. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 Incorrect… The following factors have been shown to impact employment: Poor credit scores Not understanding the impact of work on benefits Not having a checking or savings account (being “unbanked”) Using predatory payday loan organizations If clients are going to thrive not just survive, they need to be on a pathway to financial stability. So talking about money is part of counseling and guidance.

7. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 You are on the money! CORRECT! We need to help clients think about their financial future and who in the community can help them. In 2010 27.9% of individuals with disabilities ages 10 to 64 lived in poverty compared to 12.5% of individuals in the same age group without disabilities. http://www.census.gov/prod/2011pubs/p60-239.pdf http://www.census.gov/prod/2011pubs/p60-239.pdf 39% of persons with disabilities indicate that lack of financial resources is the most serious problem they face. To learn more, visit TACE's Asset Development Exchange [tacesoutheast.org/network/ax/] TACE's Asset Development Exchange

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

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)].