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The ARc ADventures in Learning: Money Safety/Recognizing Exploitation
May 8, 2021 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The ARc ADventures in Learning: Money Safety/Recognizing Exploitation
Age 16+
May 8, 2021, Saturday 1 – 4 pm
Cost: Free
The class is held over Zoom.
Your money matters so protecting yourself from financial exploitation is important. Young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities today are facing a perfect storm of personal and social pressures that can compromise their understanding of financial well-being. The Arc ADventures in Learning focuses on financial literacy, so you can make good financial choices when it comes to your money.
Class Overview:
- Identifying and Maintaining Private/Confidential Information
- Recognizing Financial Exploitation – What to look out for
- Intuition – That “Uh Oh” Feeling When Something Doesn’t Feel Right
- Responding to Requests and Exploitation (includes effective verbal/nonverbal skills, requests for info/money and other common scenarios)
- Saying “No”- Letting Others Know Your Limits
- Utilizing a “Trusted Support Person” and Other Resources
- Planning Ahead – Creating an Action Plan
RSVP required by May 3, 2021
Register in advance for this class (Required)