Financial Education, Accessible Now.

EmpowerED Courses & Design Principles

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Universally Designed

EmpowerED Finances is committed to delivering financial education that is fully accessible, inclusive, and supportive of neurodiverse learners. Our curriculum is intentionally designed using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to ensure that every student—regardless of learning style, processing needs, or background—can engage meaningfully with the content. EmpowerED’s co-founders have extensive experience supporting neurodiversity in the classroom (students with disabilities) and English Language Learners - as a result, meaningful supports are baked into our curriculum. 

Specifically, we incorporate the three core UDL principles:

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Multiple Means of Engagement

We provide a variety of ways for learners to stay motivated and connect with financial concepts, including interactive activities, real-world scenarios, choice-driven assignments, and culturally relevant examples.

02

Multiple Means of Representation

Key ideas are presented through diverse formats—written text resource wrap-up, audio narration with closed captions, visual diagrams, step-by-step videos, and simplified breakdowns—to ensure learners can access information in the way that works best for them.

03

Multiple Means of Action and Expression

Learners can demonstrate their understanding through different modalities, such as written reflections, graphic organizers, verbal explanations, structured templates, and scenario-based decision-making tasks. Learners can demonstrate their understanding with a “choose your own adventure” end of module activity, which gives them the option to show what they have learned in a format that works best for them as a learner. 

Beyond UDL

Clear, predictable routines

within each module to reduce cognitive loadChunked content with short, manageable lessons

Explicit vocabulary supports

in our videos and resource guide

Tools that support executive functioning

such as checklists and step-by-step guides

Low-stakes practice

opportunities to build confidence before assessment

High-structure

templates for budgeting, goal-setting, and planning tasks

Chunked content

with short, manageable lessons
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