Opportunities for Community Development Finance in the Disability Market

Opportunities for Community Development Finance in the Disability Market, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, September 2010.

  • “At the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), there is much to celebrate regarding the economic gains of individuals with disabilities. The protections against discrimination based on disability created by the passage of the ADA in 1990 and the ADA Amendment Act in 1998 have opened up opportunities in housing and employment, significantly increased the accessibility of public places, and helped us all focus on people and their talents, rather than their differences. But there is still much to be done to promote self‐sufficiency for Americans with disabilities and the kinds of opportunities in employment, savings, and housing that are enjoyed by their peers without disabilities. Individuals with disabilities still report lower incomes, higher unemployment, and lower usage of savings, investment, and other financial services and products.”
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