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Disability Pride Month and Financial Independence with IL ABLE

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the history, achievements and diversity of people with disabilities. The month also recognizes the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, which was signed into law on July 26, 1990.

The ADA promotes equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities. Financial independence includes having opportunities to earn, save, invest, manage and control your own money.

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Abilities Expo/Disability Expenses/Events

IL ABLE Connects with the Disability Community at the Chicago Abilities Expo

Thanks to the hundreds of visitors who stopped by the IL ABLE table at last weekend’s Abilities Expo!   

A big shout-out to IL ABLE Account Owners and panelists at the workshop: Bradley Westmaas, Michele Westmaas, Dan McConchie, and Carla Vassilos. Thank you for sharing your stories and insights, and for answering questions.  

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Abilities Expo/Disability Expenses/Events/News/Treasurer Michael Frerichs

Find us at the Abilities Expo!

The Chicago Abilities Expo comes to town June 12-14, 2026, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL.

Join Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs on Friday, June 12, at 11 am as he cuts the ribbon to open the show. After the ribbon cutting, stop by booth #508 to learn how to open an IL ABLE Account to save and invest to pay for many of the products featured at the Abilities Expo. Grab some IL ABLE swag while you are there.

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ABLE Facts/Federal Benefits

Do IL ABLE Accounts Affect Medicaid Eligibility?

Know Before You Go!

Going through the process of determination or re-determination of Medicaid benefits with the Illinois Department of Human Services is an experience that we all know can be stressful for families. So, if you own or manage an IL ABLE Account, know that Medicaid must not count ABLE Account assets as a resource in determining or re-determining Medicaid benefits.

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