May Classes & Events
Posted on May 4, 2026 by Bea Bany in Blog, Disability Benefits, Personal Finance, Webinar.
Check out what we’ve got going on in May!
May 5th at 12:00 PDT – How to Make a Budget & Save
Learn the basics of budgeting and saving, including strategies to save without impacting asset restricted benefits. Leave knowing how to make a budget, what to do when you have limited resources, and with tips to overcome common spending pitfalls.
May 12th at 12:00 PDT – How to Apply for SSI for Children
Learn about the SSI application process for children under age 18. Get tips and strategies for the application process and leave with a clear idea of the next steps to take.
May 14th at 12:00 PDT – How to Apply for a Northwest Access Fund Loan
Planning to apply for a Northwest Access Fund loan? We can help! This 30 minute class will tell you all about our loan products, how our process works, and give tips to get loan-ready and strengthen your application.
May 19th at 12:00 PDT – How to Build Credit, Manage Debt & Identify Scams
Learn what credit is and how to build it, learn strategies to help you manage your debt, and learn how to identify scams. Leave knowing how to check your credit, how to raise your credit score, how to protect yourself from scams, and with tips for managing your current debt and planning for new debt.
May 21st at 12:00 PDT – Asset Protection & Disability Benefits
Join Northwest Access Fund and the Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund for a free webinar on Asset Protection and Disability Benefits. If you receive disability benefits, an inheritance or having extra resources can sometimes affect eligibility. In this webinar, the Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund (DDETF) will be discussing Special Needs Trusts (SNTs) and how the DDETF works in Washington state. Northwest Access Fund will discuss the differences between ABLE accounts and SNTs. From this webinar you will learn about SNTs and ABLE accounts, what they are, and how they can help you stay within benefit limits for programs like SSI and Medicaid.
May 26th at 12:00 PDT – How to Apply for SSI/SSDI Benefits for Adults
Learn about the difference between SSI and SSDI and get a clear overview of how to apply for these benefits. Leave with tips and strategies to help you throughout the application process.
May 28th at 12:00 PDT – How to Apply for a Northwest Access Fund Loan
Planning to apply for a Northwest Access Fund loan? We can help! This 30 minute class will tell you all about our loan products, how our process works, and give tips to get loan-ready and strengthen your application.