Labor & Employment Law Daily Wrap Up, DOL NEWS—Agency updates financial literacy ‘toolkit’ for individuals with disabilities, (Apr 27, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:U.S. Department of Labor
By WK Editorial Staff
The updated resource features a new section geared toward service providers, direct support professionals, and family members.
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced updates to existing online resources offering financial education information and practical guidance to assist workers with disabilities. The updated toolkit, entitled Secure Your Financial Future: A Toolkit for Individuals with Disabilities, features a new section geared toward individuals DOL says “may play a critical role in supporting workers with disabilities as they navigate careers and financial planning.”
Additions to the toolkit include:
FAQs about working with legal guardians or representative payees;
Financial planning tools and worksheets, including information about Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) accounts;
Quick-reference guides on money management, disability benefits, and other topics; and
Resources to support conversations about saving, budgeting, and financial goal setting.
“Americans with disabilities deserve the opportunity to participate in President Trump’s Golden Age of America, and that means being able to work and save for goals of their choice,” said Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy Julie Hocker. “The updates to the ‘Secure Your Financial Future’ toolkit provide vital resources that empower disabled workers to make informed financial decisions as they pursue rewarding work opportunities. Financial independence is central to the American Dream and ensures that the talent and potential of all Americans can be fully realized.”
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