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First ABLE Account Programs Open in Ohio and Tennessee

June 29, 2016

On June 1, 2016, the state of Ohio became the first state to launch a disability savings account program authorized by the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE), which passed in December 2014.

ABLE Act Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary

January 29, 2016

December 19, 2015 marked the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s signing of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act into law.

Opportunity for Public Input into IRS’ Proposed Regulations for Implementing ABLE Act

September 25, 2015

On June 19, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) posted in its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) its recommended approach for implementing the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014.

IRS Releases Proposed ABLE Act Regulations

June 30, 2015

On Friday June 19th, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the highly anticipated Notice of Proposed

Virginia is First State to Pass ABLE Act Implementation Legislation to Lessen Financial Strains for Those with Disabilities

May 29, 2015

In April, Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law the state’s Achieving A B

NDI Unveils ABLE Resource Center and Update on ABLE Implementation

February 27, 2015

National Disability Institute (NDI) announced a new Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Resource Center to consolidate information, resources and advocacy materials on state implementation of the ABLE Act.

ABLE Account Funds Could Help Individuals with Disabilities Achieve Employment Outcomes

June 30, 2016

June 2016 marked the launch of the country’s first ABLE programs.

Kansas Workforce System Creates Partnership to Promote Employment

March 31, 2015

On January 22nd, experts from LEAD Center presented at the 14th Annual Kansas Workforce Summit. The theme was Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders in a Rapidly Changing Workplace.

The Latest on the ABLE Act and ABLE Accounts

March 31, 2015

Although the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act has been law for more than three months, there remains a significant amount of work to be done before individuals with disabilities and their families can begin to benefit.

ABLE Act Offers New Support Options to Advance Employment Outcomes

December 21, 2014

On December 16, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act by a vote of 76 to 16. This was previously passed by the House of Representatives on December 3.

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First ABLE Account Programs Open in Ohio and Tennessee

June 29, 2016

On June 1, 2016, the state of Ohio became the first state to launch a disability savings account program authorized by the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE), which passed in December 2014.

ABLE Act Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary

January 29, 2016

December 19, 2015 marked the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s signing of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act into law.

Opportunity for Public Input into IRS’ Proposed Regulations for Implementing ABLE Act

September 25, 2015

On June 19, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) posted in its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) its recommended approach for implementing the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014.

IRS Releases Proposed ABLE Act Regulations

June 30, 2015

On Friday June 19th, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the highly anticipated Notice of Proposed

Virginia is First State to Pass ABLE Act Implementation Legislation to Lessen Financial Strains for Those with Disabilities

May 29, 2015

In April, Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law the state’s Achieving A B

NDI Unveils ABLE Resource Center and Update on ABLE Implementation

February 27, 2015

National Disability Institute (NDI) announced a new Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Resource Center to consolidate information, resources and advocacy materials on state implementation of the ABLE Act.

ABLE Account Funds Could Help Individuals with Disabilities Achieve Employment Outcomes

June 30, 2016

June 2016 marked the launch of the country’s first ABLE programs.

Kansas Workforce System Creates Partnership to Promote Employment

March 31, 2015

On January 22nd, experts from LEAD Center presented at the 14th Annual Kansas Workforce Summit. The theme was Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders in a Rapidly Changing Workplace.

The Latest on the ABLE Act and ABLE Accounts

March 31, 2015

Although the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act has been law for more than three months, there remains a significant amount of work to be done before individuals with disabilities and their families can begin to benefit.

ABLE Act Offers New Support Options to Advance Employment Outcomes

December 21, 2014

On December 16, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act by a vote of 76 to 16. This was previously passed by the House of Representatives on December 3.

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Policy Updates

First ABLE Account Programs Open in Ohio and Tennessee

June 29, 2016

On June 1, 2016, the state of Ohio became the first state to launch a disability savings account program authorized by the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE), which passed in December 2014.

ABLE Act Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary

January 29, 2016

December 19, 2015 marked the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s signing of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act into law.

Opportunity for Public Input into IRS’ Proposed Regulations for Implementing ABLE Act

September 25, 2015

On June 19, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) posted in its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) its recommended approach for implementing the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014.

IRS Releases Proposed ABLE Act Regulations

June 30, 2015

On Friday June 19th, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the highly anticipated Notice of Proposed

Virginia is First State to Pass ABLE Act Implementation Legislation to Lessen Financial Strains for Those with Disabilities

May 29, 2015

In April, Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law the state’s Achieving A B

NDI Unveils ABLE Resource Center and Update on ABLE Implementation

February 27, 2015

National Disability Institute (NDI) announced a new Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Resource Center to consolidate information, resources and advocacy materials on state implementation of the ABLE Act.

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ABLE Account Funds Could Help Individuals with Disabilities Achieve Employment Outcomes

June 30, 2016

June 2016 marked the launch of the country’s first ABLE programs.

Kansas Workforce System Creates Partnership to Promote Employment

March 31, 2015

On January 22nd, experts from LEAD Center presented at the 14th Annual Kansas Workforce Summit. The theme was Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders in a Rapidly Changing Workplace.

The Latest on the ABLE Act and ABLE Accounts

March 31, 2015

Although the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act has been law for more than three months, there remains a significant amount of work to be done before individuals with disabilities and their families can begin to benefit.

ABLE Act Offers New Support Options to Advance Employment Outcomes

December 21, 2014

On December 16, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act by a vote of 76 to 16. This was previously passed by the House of Representatives on December 3.

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Policy Updates

First ABLE Account Programs Open in Ohio and Tennessee

June 29, 2016

On June 1, 2016, the state of Ohio became the first state to launch a disability savings account program authorized by the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE), which passed in December 2014.

ABLE Act Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary

January 29, 2016

December 19, 2015 marked the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s signing of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act into law.

Opportunity for Public Input into IRS’ Proposed Regulations for Implementing ABLE Act

September 25, 2015

On June 19, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) posted in its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) its recommended approach for implementing the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014.

IRS Releases Proposed ABLE Act Regulations

June 30, 2015

On Friday June 19th, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the highly anticipated Notice of Proposed

Virginia is First State to Pass ABLE Act Implementation Legislation to Lessen Financial Strains for Those with Disabilities

May 29, 2015

In April, Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law the state’s Achieving A B

NDI Unveils ABLE Resource Center and Update on ABLE Implementation

February 27, 2015

National Disability Institute (NDI) announced a new Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Resource Center to consolidate information, resources and advocacy materials on state implementation of the ABLE Act.

LEAD On! Articles

ABLE Account Funds Could Help Individuals with Disabilities Achieve Employment Outcomes

June 30, 2016

June 2016 marked the launch of the country’s first ABLE programs.

Kansas Workforce System Creates Partnership to Promote Employment

March 31, 2015

On January 22nd, experts from LEAD Center presented at the 14th Annual Kansas Workforce Summit. The theme was Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders in a Rapidly Changing Workplace.

The Latest on the ABLE Act and ABLE Accounts

March 31, 2015

Although the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act has been law for more than three months, there remains a significant amount of work to be done before individuals with disabilities and their families can begin to benefit.

ABLE Act Offers New Support Options to Advance Employment Outcomes

December 21, 2014

On December 16, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act by a vote of 76 to 16. This was previously passed by the House of Representatives on December 3.

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Policy Updates

First ABLE Account Programs Open in Ohio and Tennessee

June 29, 2016

On June 1, 2016, the state of Ohio became the first state to launch a disability savings account program authorized by the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE), which passed in December 2014.

ABLE Act Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary

January 29, 2016

December 19, 2015 marked the one-year anniversary of President Obama’s signing of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act into law.

Opportunity for Public Input into IRS’ Proposed Regulations for Implementing ABLE Act

September 25, 2015

On June 19, 2015, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) posted in its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR) its recommended approach for implementing the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014.

IRS Releases Proposed ABLE Act Regulations

June 30, 2015

On Friday June 19th, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the highly anticipated Notice of Proposed

Virginia is First State to Pass ABLE Act Implementation Legislation to Lessen Financial Strains for Those with Disabilities

May 29, 2015

In April, Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe signed into law the state’s Achieving A B

NDI Unveils ABLE Resource Center and Update on ABLE Implementation

February 27, 2015

National Disability Institute (NDI) announced a new Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Resource Center to consolidate information, resources and advocacy materials on state implementation of the ABLE Act.

LEAD On! Articles

ABLE Account Funds Could Help Individuals with Disabilities Achieve Employment Outcomes

June 30, 2016

June 2016 marked the launch of the country’s first ABLE programs.

Kansas Workforce System Creates Partnership to Promote Employment

March 31, 2015

On January 22nd, experts from LEAD Center presented at the 14th Annual Kansas Workforce Summit. The theme was Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders in a Rapidly Changing Workplace.

The Latest on the ABLE Act and ABLE Accounts

March 31, 2015

Although the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act has been law for more than three months, there remains a significant amount of work to be done before individuals with disabilities and their families can begin to benefit.

ABLE Act Offers New Support Options to Advance Employment Outcomes

December 21, 2014

On December 16, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act by a vote of 76 to 16. This was previously passed by the House of Representatives on December 3.