2. Asset Development: IDAs Asset Development & Vocational Rehabilitation 30-Second Training Series

3. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 What are IDAs and Why Do They Matter?

4. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 What are IDAs and Why Do They Matter? Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAS) which studies the complex problems of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and the impact drugs and alcohol has on income and financial stability. Many people with disabilities are poor because of drug and alcohol use. A B International Development Assistance Services (IDAS) professionals work closely with emerging market stakeholders – government, civil society and private sector – to create sustainable change and effective, accountable service delivery. Their work could translate into some of the work that is being done around disability and asset development. C Select the best answer Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) are matched savings accounts that help people at 200% of poverty level save towards an asset. Usually the match is 3 to one and caps at $4,000. Federal IDAs do not impact the resource limit for individuals on SSI.

5. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 Incorrect … People with disabilities are poor for a whole host of reasons. There is not one factor. Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies (IDAs) does study the complex problems of alcohol and tobacco but it does not study financial stability or asset development. To learn more about more about the Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies go to: http://www.vcu.edu/idas/about.htmlhttp://www.vcu.edu/idas/about.html

6. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 Incorrect… International Development Assistance Services is not related to policies that can enhance Asset Development for individuals with disabilities.

7. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 You are on the money! CORRECT! We need to be aware of approaches that help clients think strategically about how to develop a saving account and assets so they are on a pathway to a strong financial future. To learn more about IDAs: http://cfed.org/programs/idas/ http://www.idaresources.org/ To locate a program in your area: http://www.idaresources.org/afigrantees To learn more about Asset Development, visit TACE's Asset Development Exchange [tacesoutheast.org/network/ax/] TACE's Asset Development Exchange

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10. TACE Center: Region IV, a project of the Burton Blatt Institute. Funded by RSA Grant # H264A080021. © 2013 9 Disclaimer This presentation was developed by the TACE Center: Region IV ©2013 with funds from the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) under the priority of Technical Assistance and Continuing Education Projects (TACE) – Grant #H264A080021. However, the contents of this presentation do not necessarily represent the policy of the RSA and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government [34 CFR 75.620 (b)].