EmpoweredNYC is an initiative to build financial security for people and families with disabilities.

If you or someone in your family has a disability, you can schedule a free and confidential financial counseling appointment.

Counselors trained on disability benefits and accessibility can help you:

• Manage your benefits and services, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), while paying bills and saving money
• Understand work incentives so you can start or return to work and continue to receive monthly SSDI or SSI payments
• Tackle Social Security Administration (SSA) overpayments
• Reduce your debt
• Strengthen your credit score
• Open an ABLE account
• Open a bank account

Online

Book an appointment online.

By Phone

Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK (212-639-9675) for assistance.

ASL Direct via Video Phone

Call (646) 889-2626.