Raising awareness about disability for financial professionals with historical information, and strategies for etiquette and engagement
About this Event
This workshop will focus on creating greater awareness and sensitivity among financial professionals, regarding engaging with individuals with disabilities. This would include some background and understanding of the financial challenges faced by persons with disabilities, and guidance on disability etiquette and engagement that would assist both the financial professionals and their clients with disabilities toward achieving more successful outcomes from their interactions.
Presenters: Chuck Reese, Vice President, and Branch Manager, Chase Bank;
Anna Frank, Financial Education Program Coordinator, First Commonwealth Bank;
Mara Schwabenbauer, Community Action Specialist, Allegheny County Department of Human Services;
Guy Caruso, Ph.D., FAADD, Western Coordinator, Institute on Disabilities at Temple University;
Katie Smith, Independent Living Coordinator, Disability Options Network