Speaker

Since 2001, Katie Metz has worked to increase the understanding of compliance for equal access and opportunities for persons with disabilities in both government and private sectors. As Manager of Financial Empowerment and Inclusion for National Disability Institute she’s led a number of initiatives in asset development and financial education training for individuals with disabilities, military, Veterans and their families. Katie has created and organized multiple education and curriculum programs, designed to ensure educational and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. She’s also developed and implemented disability-specific technical assistance and education programs for tax and asset building coalitions, highlighting SSA benefits, increased employment opportunities for people with disabilities, tax credits and deductions and financial literacy curriculums.