Unlock the power to change lives and build a more inclusive community! This coming September, the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Disability Services—through the New Jersey-Inclusive Healthy Communities grant—is bringing a vital professional development opportunity to our state.

The National Disability Institute (NDI) is hosting a no-cost, three-day, in-person Financial Wellness Training designed to empower educators, leaders, and community members with the strategies needed to teach financial wellness to individuals with disabilities and their supporters.

If you are looking to bring practical financial tools into your school district, classroom, or organization, this intensive event will give you the confidence and curriculum to make a lasting impact.

Event Details

• When: Sept. 15–17, 2026 | 9 AM – 4 PM Daily
• Where: The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08628
• Format: Strictly In-Person (No hybrid option available)
• Cost: Free, but space is highly limited to just 30 participants.

Why Attend?

As educators and community leaders, we know that true inclusion extends to economic self-sufficiency and financial capability. This comprehensive training equips you to dive deep into financial empowerment strategies and master the art of presenting this information within your local community.

By participating, you will gain deep insight into crucial topics, including:

• An introduction to financial capability and accessing financial services
• Navigating Social Security and Work Supports (including understanding SSI vs. SSDI)
• Getting ABLE Ready and leveraging the Earned Income Tax Credit (Free Tax Prep Assistance)
• Understanding why credit matters and how to protect identity

Who Should Apply?

This training is open to a diverse network of advocates and professionals dedicated to supporting the disability community, including:

• Educators and Community Leaders
• Case Managers and Direct Support Professionals
• Community-based and Disability Service Providers
• Self-advocates and Family Members
• Financial Wellness Professionals
• Local and State Government Employees

What is Included?

Selected participants will receive:

• Comprehensive physical training materials and resources.
• Full online access to the curriculum and PowerPoint presentations upon successful completion.
• Continued, follow-up support through the NDI Technical Assistance Support Network.
• Valuable networking opportunities with fellow New Jersey professionals.
• Daily morning coffee, snacks, a light lunch, and water.
• Accessibility accommodations are available upon request (must be requested by Sept. 4, 2026).

(Please note: Travel and overnight accommodations are not included.)

Participation Expectations

Because spaces are so limited, accepted attendees are expected to commit to the full scope of the program, which includes attending all three days of training, completing a final assessment, participating in follow-up technical assistance calls, and actively sharing these newly acquired financial wellness resources within your community afterward. (Supervisor approval to attend all three days is required, if applicable).

How to Apply

Don’t wait to secure your spot for this life-changing training opportunity.

• Registration Deadline: Sept. 1, 2026 (or when all 30 spots are filled).
• Application Link: Submit your application directly via ndiinc.formstack.com/forms/fall2026.

For any questions regarding the training or application process, please reach out directly to the NDI team at fwteam@ndi-inc.org.

This initiative is proudly brought to you by the New Jersey-Inclusive Healthy Communities grant through the New Jersey Department of Human Services, Division of Disability Services.