Accelerating Disability Inclusion and Accessibility in Fintech

08/10/2025 45 min

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Episode Synopsis

This week, we're delighted to welcome Joanne Dewar and Kris Foster to talk about Project Nemo.Project Nemo is a 12-month disability inclusion campaign with a goal to set fintech as a sector leader in inclusion, deliver a lasting legacy of change. More than 1 in 5 people live with a disability in the UK, representing an estimated £274 billion a year in spending power. There is also anecdotal evidence indicating low levels of disability employment in UK fintech, in spite of the fact that 24% of the British working age population has a disclosed disability.Project Nemo will kickstart conversations, convene allies and connect experts. The initiative’s goal is to create a lasting legacy of continual progress towards a more inclusive fintech industry and services.https://projectnemo.co.uk/InclusionAccessibilityFinancial planningSpecial needs familiesDisability financial planningSpecial needs trustsFinancial securityFuture planningEstate planningWealth managementVulnerable persons trustDisabled persons trustDiscretionary trustWillWillsWills and trustsSpecial needs parentingCaregiver supportFamily budgetingLong-term care planningSibling planningGuardianshipLife care planningCaregiver financial stressCourt of protectiondeputyshipTax strategies for special needsGovernment benefitsFinancial aid for disabilitiesInsurance for special needs familiesDisability rights and financeInclusive financial educationTransition planning (school to adult life)Advocacy and financial literacyNavigating financial systemsEmpowering special needs familiesEnablingSENDASpecial needs and disabilitiesDisabled personDisabled ChildrenSpecial Educational NeedsSENDSENEducation Health & Care PlanEHCPFinancial planningPersonal financeWealth managementFinancial literacyMoney managementBudgeting tipsRetirement planningInvestment strategiesLong-term financial goalsFinancial independenceBudgeting basicsSaving strategiesInvesting 101Tax planningDebt managementCredit scoresEmergency fundsFinancial goalsPassive incomeEstate planningLife insuranceCritical Illness InsuranceShareholder insuranceKey Person InsurancePrivate Medical insuranceMillennials and moneyFinancial planning for familiesGen Z investingCouples and moneyMoney tips for parentsSmall business financesHow to build wealthFinancial freedomSmart money movesFrom debt to wealthMoney mindsetMaster your moneyStop living paycheck to paycheckAutismComplex AutismSpecial Needs ParentSpecial Needs parentingAutism MumAutism DadSpecialist SchoolsFinancial AdviserFinancial PlannerIFAChartered Financial Planner