People with visible and non-visible disabilities, including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients, already permeate asset development programs.

WID offers training and technical assistance to economic development and other asset development professionals. Our services help improve disability services in programs promoting self-sufficiency and enable program clients to succeed.

We explain how to implement universal accessibility and other topics, including:

• Providing accommodation for program participants
• Identifying disability during casework
• Appropriate language and etiquette for communicating with people with disabilities
• Creating inclusive marketing and outreach strategies

Technical assistance is provided on an ongoing basis to the asset development community including such activities as follow-up consultation and publication production.

If your organization is interested in training or needs technical assistance, please contact:

Thomas Foley, Program Director/WID Deputy Director
Phone: 510-251-4312
E-mail: tom@wid.org

Individuals with disabilities with any questions about Asset Building Programs are also welcome to contact:

Thomas Foley, Program Director/WID Deputy Director
Phone: 510-251-4312
E-mail: tom@wid.org