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NATIONAL DISABILITY INSTITUTE APPLAUDS PRESIDENT OBAMA’S INCLUSION OF WORKERS WITH DISABILTIES IN MINIMUM WAGE HIKE FOR FEDERAL CONTRACTORS

Executive order marks important step in advancing better economic futures for Americans with disabilities(Washington, D.C. – Feb. 12, 2014) – National Disability Institute , the first national non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to building a better economic future for all people with disabilities, applauded President Obama and his administration for the inclusion of workers with disabilities in a historic executive order signed today increasing the minimum wage for workers of federal contractors to $10.10/hour beginning in 2015. Before today’

HOLLAND, MICH. WOMAN WINS NATIONAL DISABILITY INSTITUTE’S MY AMERICAN DREAM VIDEO CONTEST

Lucia Rios learns of her win and mentorship by NPR News Investigations Correspondent & Author Joseph Shapiro at surprise event at Holland City Hall(Washington, D.C. – Dec. 3, 2013) – Lucia Rios of Holland, Mich. received big news today when National Disability Institute  and National Public Radio News Investigations Correspondent Joseph Shapiro  surprised her at an event at Holland City Hall to announce she won National Disability Institute’s My American Dream ­– Voices of Americans with Disabilities video

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSTITUTE LAUNCHES 3RD ANNUAL MY AMERICAN DREAM VIDEO CONTEST

Americans with disabilities encouraged to submit videos sharing their American dreams for a chance to win $1,000, a digital tablet and sessions with a mentor(Washington, D.C. – July 30, 2013) – National Disability Institute  kicked off its 3rd Annual My American Dream – Voices of Americans with Disabilities Video Contest  today. The contest encourages people with disabilities to share their American dreams via video for a chance to win $1,000, a digital tablet, and sessions with a mentor to help them take steps toward

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSTITUTE CHAMPIONS REINTRODUCTION OF ABLE ACT IN CONGRESS AS VITAL STEP TOWARD ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Legislation essential to promoting financial stability for nearly 1 in 3 individuals with disabilities living in poverty(Washington, D.C. – Feb. 21, 2013) – The U.S. Congress helped advance economic stability for Americans with disabilities last week by reintroducing the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act , legislation long championed by National Disability Institute  as a key to economic advancement for people with disabilities and their families. Amid strong bipartisan support

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSTITUTE INITIATIVE HELPS MORE THAN 1.5 MILLION PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE TAX REFUNDS OF MORE THAN $1.4 BILLION

Real Economic Impact Tour forges public-private partnerships to help Americans with disabilities move toward greater financial stability(Washington, D.C. – Oct. 3, 2012) – National Disability Institute  announced today that its Real Economic Impact (REI) Tour  – an eight-year collaboration with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and more than 900 public and private partners in 100 cities across America – helped more than 1.5 million Americans with disabilities move toward greater financial stability by receiving more than $1.4

SURVEY FINDS PEOPLE LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CAN EXPERIENCE DECLINE IN FINANCIAL WELLNESS

More than two-thirds of survey participants report their financial stability has been negatively impacted after diagnosis(Washington, D.C. – Sept. 4, 2012) – A groundbreaking survey  conducted by National Disability Institute and the Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) reveals three out of four people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) have difficulty covering their monthly expenses and more than two-thirds report their financial stability declined after diagnosis. More than 3,000 people living with MS representing all 50

Top Five Ways Persons with Disabilities Can Increase Their Tax Refunds Presented by MyFreeTaxes.com

Washington, D.C. (April 10, 2012) – April 17, the last day to file taxes, is fast approaching. But last-minute filers with disabilities shouldn’t despair. Thanks to funding from the  Walmart   Foundation , eligible taxpayers across the nation still have time to maximize their tax refunds and file their federal and state taxes online or in person for free through tax filing provider  

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSTITUTE JOINS DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS ON CAPITOL HILL TO BRIEF CONGRESS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF THE ABLE ACT

ABLE Act will help the 1 in 3 individuals with disabilities living in poverty and their families take important steps toward economic self-sufficiency and independence(Washington, D.C. – Feb. 16, 2012) – National Disability Institute joined Congressional leaders and other national disability organizations on Capitol Hill today to advocate for the passage of the Achieve a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act , legislation long championed by National Disability Institute  as a key to providing a

NATIONAL POLICY & ADVOCACY GROUPS JOIN IN CELEBRATING SUCCESS OF EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT

Tax Credit Rewards Working Families, Prevents Millions from Slipping into Poverty(Washington, D.C. – Jan. 26, 2011) – In conjunction with “EITC Awareness Day,” national policy and advocacy organizations gathered Thursday to laud the many ways the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps families, communities and local economies. In these particularly difficult economic times, it’s crucial that all families who are eligible for the EITC actually claim it, said Jackie Lynn Coleman, Executive Director of the National Community Tax Coalition, which was joined by about a dozen partners in co-

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSTITUTE SUPPORTS REINTRODUCTION OF ABLE ACT IN CONGRESS

Legislation vital to helping 1 in 3 individuals with disabilities living in poverty take important steps toward economic self-sufficiency(Washington, D.C. – Nov. 15, 2011) – The U.S. Congress took a historic step today for Americans with disabilities by reintroducing the Achieve a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act , legislation long championed by National Disability Institute  as a key to providing a pathway to a better economic future for persons with disabilities and their families. Rep.

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSTITUTE INITIATIVE HELPS MORE THAN 1 MILLION PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACCESS TAX REFUNDS OF MORE THAN $1 BILLION

Real Economic Impact Tour helps build brighter economic futures for 1 in 3 Americans with disabilities living in poverty(Washington, D.C. – Nov. 9, 2011) – National Disability Institute  announced today that its Real Economic Impact (REI) Tour  – a seven-year collaboration with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and more than 800 public and private partners in 100 cities across America – has helped individuals with disabilities take steps out of poverty by providing access to financial education, asset building programs as well as

“BREAKING BAD” ACTOR TO MENTOR WINNER OF NATIONAL DISABILITY INSTITUTE’S MY AMERICAN DREAM VIDEO CONTEST

RJ Mitte of Emmy winning show “Breaking Bad” to serve as mentor for young Jacksonville, Fla. woman with Down syndrome as she pursues her acting dream(Washington, D.C. – Oct. 26, 2011) – Moira Rossi of Jacksonville, Fla. received big news today when National Disability Institute  and “Breaking Bad” actor RJ Mitte  surprised her at a University of North Florida event to announce she won National Disability Institute’s My American Dream ­– Voices of Americans with Disabilities video contest  and

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSTITUTE CONVENES LEADERS AT BOSTON FEDERAL RESERVE TO ADDRESS ECONOMIC FUTURE FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN POVERTY

Latest Census data shows 1 in 3 Americans with disabilities live in poverty, nearly double the national average and among highest of all minority groups Civic and corporate leaders from across America come together at The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston Sept. 27-28 to discuss issue(Washington, D.C. – Sept. 26, 2011) – As the U.S. poverty level climbed to its highest point in nearly 20 years, National Disability Institute  will bring together community, corporate and government leaders from across America to the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston from Sept.

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSTITUTE KICKS OFF THE MY AMERICAN DREAM VIDEO CONTEST

Americans with disabilities encouraged to submit videos sharing their American dreams for a chance to win $1,000, an iPad and sessions with a mentor(Washington, D.C. – Aug. 23, 2011) – National Disability Institute  proudly announces the launch of its annual My American Dream – Voices of Americans with Disabilities Video Contest . The contest encourages people with disabilities to submit videos sharing their American dreams for a chance to win $1,000, an iPad 2, and sessions with a mentor to help them take steps

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSTITUTE BRINGS ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AGENDA TO CAPITOL HILL AMID APPROVAL OF DEBT-CEILING PLAN

National Disability Institute and its partners urge lawmakers to include political, economic and social change in fiscal reform legislation to put people with disabilities back in charge of their financial futures(Washington, D.C. – Aug. 3, 2011) – As the U.S. averted default with approval of a last-minute compromise plan to raise the ceiling on the nations $14.3 trillion debt while cutting spending and certain entitlement programs, National Disability Institute , brought its economic empowerment agenda for people with disabilities to Capitol Hill on Aug.

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