This financial literacy education program consists of 12 lessons and an accompanying facilitator guide. It provides action-oriented strategies and tools to support adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. It is intended for staff and volunteers of community service organizations who work with this audience. The curriculum intends to build participant confidence and a sense of control when dealing with money management. Some topics covered include making good money decisions, organizing and keeping records, saving, making and managing a spending plan, protecting your money, paying bills, understanding credit, and controlling debt.
Presented by Brenda Long. Brenda is a Senior Extension Educator with Michigan State University Extension and has been based in Ionia County since 2002. Her programming has been focused on health, financial capacity and homeownership education. Long has been instrumental in developing and/or training for county, regional and statewide programs. She has also been the Principal Investigator for several federal grants.
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