About Take Charge Lab

Take Charge Lab was created to solve a critical gap in financial education. Traditional programs are often inaccessible to individuals with IDD, leaving them at greater risk of financial exploitation and limiting their independence. People with IDD experience financial abuse at significantly higher rates than the general population, making accessible financial education not just helpful, but essential. Take Charge Lab was developed by Take Charge America, a nonprofit with nearly 40 years of experience in financial education, in collaboration with:

  • Disability education specialists

  • Occupational therapists

  • Behavioral experts

  • Members of the IDD community

Our platform combines:

  • Instructor-led learning

  • Interactive modules

  • Real-world financial scenarios

  • Gamified engagement

The result is a learning experience that builds confidence, supports independence, and helps participants safely navigate everyday financial decisions.

What Participants Gain

Participants develop:

  • Foundational money skills

  • Confidence with everyday financial tasks

  • Safe decision-making habits

  • Increased independence at their own pace

  • Better communication with caregivers and support teams

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions.

Take Charge Lab is an accessible financial education platform designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to build real-world money skills.

Take Charge Lab was developed by Take Charge America, a nonprofit with nearly 40 years of experience in financial education.

Take Charge Lab is designed specifically for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), along with caregivers, support teams, and organizations.

Individuals with IDD face higher risks of financial exploitation, making accessible education critical for independence and safety.

Take Charge Lab combines accessibility, instructor-led sessions, gamification, and real-world scenarios tailored to diverse learning needs.

Yes, Take Charge Lab encourages shared learning and communication between participants and their support networks.