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• Education for Disability Planning

  Education for Disability Planning

  Financial professionals often lack a realistic understanding of the actual cost of caregiving or long-term care. The solution is to promote expanded research, thought leadership, and education for planning for disability throughout an individual's entire lifespan, as well as a disability that unexpectedly occurs in midlife or later. The Center for Special Needs is expanding its educational offerings with this broader scope.

• Delivering Just-in-Time Learning

  Delivering Just-in-Time Learning

  We’re focused on creating high-quality learning options that are easily accessible for anyone who wants to better serve this population. Since only limited and hard-to-find topical issues are available through legal services programs, The College is working to fill that gap through continuing education and partnership opportunities with advocacy groups.

• Education to Support Change

  Education to Support Change

  The Center is developing educational resources for consumers directly impacted by disability to become better informed. Knowledgeable clients understand the value in hiring an advisor who truly understands their unique life circumstances. This will in turn increase awareness of the disability planning opportunities among professionals.

• Expanding Professional Credentials

  Expanding Professional Credentials

  The ChSNC^® is an online, self-study program designed for experienced financial advisors who want to make a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities or special needs. Gain the specialized knowledge to help parents and caregivers navigate complex financial decisions and benefits systems. There's a tremendous opportunity for professionals who want to expand their business by helping this chronically underserved audience. 

Taking steps to improve education in these four areas will help professionals recognize and address the issues faced by those living with disability.