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Financing Freedom: The Role of Disability Finance in Supporting Self-Employment and Small Businesses for PWD

In recognition of National Small Business Week, May 4-10, 2025 For people with disabilities (PWD), entrepreneurship can be a powerful path to independence — but it’s not without barriers. Traditional financial systems often overlook disabled founders, limiting access to capital and business support. Fortunately, a growing number of organizations are working to change that. GroupsContinue reading “Financing Freedom: The Role of Disability Finance in Supporting Self-Employment and Small Businesses for PWD”

Disability Finance: Why Every CDFI Should Care

Across the country, more than 60 million adults — nearly 1 in 4 — live with a disability. This number is only expected to grow as the population ages and as long-term effects of COVID-19 increase rates of chronic illness. And yet, this large and diverse population remains dramatically underserved by the financial system. CDFIsContinue reading “Disability Finance: Why Every CDFI Should Care”

NDFC’s session at the 2023 OFN Conference

Our session on Disability Finance at the Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) Conference was a success in large part thanks to Rita German’s excellent moderating. A special thanks to the JPMorgan Chase Foundation for its support. Pictured above from left to right: Andrew Porter (NDFC), Erica Quin-Easter (Genesis Fund), Pam Porter (NDFC), Rita German (JPMorgan Chase),Continue reading “NDFC’s session at the 2023 OFN Conference”