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National Disability Institute is the first national nonprofit organization dedicated to building a better economic future for people with disabilities.

06/05/2026

This summer, we're packing our bags with Travel Noire.🧳✈️

Financial empowerment means full participation in life, including travel. That's why we're excited to spotlight Travel Noire's Patient Passenger series, which exists to bridge the gap between the travel industry's slow progress on accessibility and the real, practical needs of travelers with disabilities.

Their latest guide, "Roll With Confidence: The Wheelchair Traveler's Guide To Going Anywhere," is written for the estimated 5.5 million Americans who navigate the world on wheels. From airline rights under the Air Carrier Access Act and pre-booking hotel calls, to cruise line recommendations and the world's most wheelchair-accessible cities, this guide is the perfect addition to your summer travel plans.

Because the most important part of any summer trip is the preparation before you ever leave home.

Read the full guide at https://bit.ly/4ofPBAc

Image description: Teal graphic with white text reading "New Blog! NDI x Travel Noire." The NDI and Travel Noire logos are in the top corners of the graphic. In the background is a photo of a woman, a wheelchair user, wearing a fashionable dress and sunglasses, looking over her sunglasses at the camera.

06/03/2026

Did you know there are loans with 0–8% interest, grants and other financial supports specifically available for individuals with disabilities?

This video breaks it all down. From vocational rehabilitation and VA benefits to Medicaid waivers, ABLE accounts, SSA work supports and smart tips for purchasing an accessible vehicle.

Key takeaways 🔑
How to find and apply for grants & alternative financing
Manufacturer rebates and tax deductions you may qualify for
Why you MUST apply for funding BEFORE you buy
What to look for when buying a used accessible vehicle

Video description: Video opens on a dark teal screen with the white NDI logo centered. A light blue background displays a black and green animated map of the United States, and a cutout video of an ASL interpreter is layered on top of the video. On-screen animated text emphasizes the narrator's words. There are panning shots of the wheel of a vehicle and an aerial view of two people working on paperwork at a desk. The video ends with the NDI logo, a QR code, and on-screen text reading: Accessible Transportation, Funding & Assistive Technology Resources. NationalDisabilityInstitute/org/v-mod.

Audio description: Upbeat instrumental corporate background music plays alongside a woman's voice with a friendly, informative tone.

06/02/2026

We are proud to welcome Independent Rehab Services Inc. to the American Dream Employment Network (ADEN)! 🌟

Independent Rehab Services joins a growing network of organizations committed to advancing financial empowerment and economic opportunity for people with disabilities. Their expertise in rehabilitation services strengthens our collective mission.

Together, we're building pathways to financial independence — one partnership at a time.

Learn more about ADEN and how your organization can get involved: https://bit.ly/3PLr4pG

Image description: (First) Welcome to ADEN graphic featuring the NDI ADEN logo and the Independent Rehab Services Inc. logo on a white background with blue and gold border accents.

(Second) The second slide explains that ADEN is a solution-oriented Employment Network model that provides training and technical assistance to service providers supporting Social Security disability beneficiaries through the Ticket to Work program.

(Third) The third slide includes a QR code and the text “Learn more at https://bit.ly/3PLr4pG.”

06/01/2026

June is packed with free resources to help you build, grow and thrive!

Here's what's coming up this month:

Self-Employment Course Series (Parts 1–5) - A comprehensive multi-part series for anyone exploring or building self-employment | Register at https://bit.ly/4wWPHQV

Introduction to the American Dream Employment Network – June 3 at 1:30 PM | Register at https://bit.ly/4a3NQzW

Credit 101: Small Business Hub – June 17 at 2:00 PM | Register at https://bit.ly/4vrSy2V

Beyond the Basics: Live ABLE Q&A with the Experts – June 25 at 12:00 PM | Register at https://bit.ly/4dHqKBx

05/28/2026

Welcome, Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC), to the American Dream Employment Network (ADEN)! 🎉

MVAC has been empowering people and communities across South Central Minnesota for years, and now they're bringing that same dedication to the SSA Ticket to Work program. If you or someone you know is ready to explore employment, MVAC is here to help.

Welcome to the network, MVAC! 👏 Learn more about ADEN at https://bit.ly/42GW9he.

Image description: Four white graphics with blue, orange and yellow borders and blue and black text. (First) NDI ADEN logo at the top. Large text reads “Welcome to ADEN” above the Minnesota Valley Action Council logo. Subtext reads: “Opportunities for people and communities.”

(Second) Heading "Minnesota Valley Action Council" followed by text explaining that Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) is a community action agency that helps those in need to secure affordable housing, viable transportation, employment and employment training as well as educational opportunities for children and parents. MVAC's mission is to develop resources and opportunities for people and communities.

(Third) Heading “What is ADEN?” followed by text explaining that ADEN is a solution-oriented administrative Employment Network model providing training and technical assistance to employment service providers, including American Job Centers, employers and community partners, to deliver employment services to Social Security disability beneficiaries through the Ticket to Work program. It also notes that ADEN is a division of National Disability Institute.

(Fourth) Graphic with centered text reading: “Learn more at https://bit.ly/42GW9he.”

05/27/2026

Edward's ABLE account helped him save for disability-related expenses without jeopardizing his benefits. Combined with a small grant, he was able to use funds from his ABLE account to purchase an accessible vehicle. 🚗

If you or someone you love has a disability that began before age 46, you may be eligible to open an ABLE account and start building financial security today.

Learn more about funding and purchasing an accessible vehicle at https://bit.ly/4tFmUOb.

Video description: The video opens on a dark teal screen and the NDI logo centered. A cutout video of an ASL interpreter is layered on top of a video of Edward. Edward, a wheelchair user, is seen approaching his desk and beginning to work in an office. In the next frame, he sits in front of the camera, and his accessible vehicle is seen behind him. We then see a close-up of Edward reading his computer screen with a focused expression and then a soft smile. Finally, Edward enters his accessible vehicle via a ramp and begins driving. The video ends with the NDI logo, a QR code, and on-screen text reading: Accessible Transportation, Funding & Assistive Technology Resources. NationalDisabilityInstitute/org/v-mod.

Audio description: Upbeat instrumental corporate background music plays alongside Edward who speaks with a conversational tone, as well as a voiceover from a woman with an informative, upbeat tone.

05/26/2026

Did you know your ABLE account funds can be used for things like a fan, lawn care or summer camp? 💙

ABLE accounts are designed to support a wide range of Qualified Disability Expenses — from everyday comfort to life-enriching experiences. Swipe through for a few examples, and learn more about what counts as a QDE here 👉 https://bit.ly/4tAVY1W

What's something you've used (or would love to use) your ABLE funds for? Share it in the comments!

Image description: Four graphics with background images and overlaid text with dark teal backgrounds. (First) ABLE National Resource Center graphic with text reading "Where your money can go — Examples of Qualified Disability Expenses for ABLE accounts" over a teal-toned photo of hands using a card payment terminal.

(Second) A hand holds a small white portable fan against a green outdoor background, with a teal label reading "Air conditioner or fan."

(Third) A person wearing blue overalls and ear protection pushes an orange lawn mower across a green lawn, with a teal label reading "Lawncare Services."

(Fourth) A serene lake surrounded by forested mountains with a wooden dock in the foreground, with a teal label reading "Summer Camp."

05/22/2026

Please join us in welcoming SAAFI Behavioral Health Services to ADEN.

Partners like SAAFI help connect people with disabilities to employment opportunities and support through the Ticket to Work program. We’re excited to work together to grow access to these important services.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/49uXZFx

Image description: Three white graphics with white backgrounds and teal, yellow, orange and blue accents. (First) (At the top is the NDI | ADEN logo with a stylized sun. Below, large curved text reads, “Welcome to ADEN.” Underneath is the SAAFI Behavioral Health Services logo, which includes three abstract human figures in blue and green forming a circle, alongside the text “SAAFI Behavioral Health Services,” with “SBHS” inside the logo mark.

(Second) slide reads: “What is ADEN?” followed by text explaining that ADEN is a solution-oriented administrative Employment Network (EN) model that provides technical assistance and training to employment service providers such as American Job Centers, employers and community rehabilitation providers. It states that these partners deliver employment services to Social Security disability beneficiaries through the Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program. It also notes that ADEN is a division of National Disability Institute.

(Third) slide includes a QR code and the text: “Learn more at https://bit.ly/49uXZFx.”

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