Exploring Patterns of Service Utilization Among Persons With Disabilities in a Consumer-Directed Care Program

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Article Publication Date: 
1/15/2009
Summary: 
How do finance institutions and HCBS influence asset building among persons with disabilities? This article explores patterns of and barriers to utilization of banking services using a case study of an Iowa credit union that has enrolled persons with disabilities under a HCBS waiver. Although not widely used by program participants, the credit union model provides savings opportunities to purchase goods and services that facilitate independent living.
Article Author: 
Lombe, Margaret; Mahoney, Kevin; Bekteshi, Venera
Populations: 
N/A
Sources: 
Journal of Social Work in Disability & Rehabilitation
Programs/Initiatives: 
Cash and Counseling
Keywords: 
Individualized Budget
credit union; asset building

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Margaret Lombe
Boston College
Graduate School of Social Work
margaret.lombe.1@bc.edu
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617-552-4020

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