How IL ABLE Empowers People with Disabilities
Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes the skills, talents and contributions of people with disabilities in the workplace. It also provides an opportunity to share how an IL ABLE disability savings account can support employment, financial independence and long-term financial wellness.
Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs traveled across Illinois and joined a radio interview to meet with people with disabilities, highlight inclusive employment and share information about IL ABLE. The program helps eligible people with disabilities save and invest for qualified disability expenses while helping protect eligibility for certain means-tested public benefits.
Highlighting Inclusive Employment in Milan
On October 25, Treasurer Frerichs joined staff from The Arc of the Quad Cities Area for a visit to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in Milan, Illinois.
During the visit, the Treasurer met with school leaders, employees and Austin Brunk, who shared his experience working with the school’s Nutrition Services team. Brunk receives services from The Arc of the Quad Cities Area, which helped him prepare for employment at the school.
Discussing IL ABLE and Employment
Treasurer Frerichs also joined Chicago Lighthouse’s “CRIS Radio Presents” for an in-depth conversation about IL ABLE and the financial opportunities available to working Account Owners.
Host Sandy Murillo and the Treasurer discussed how an IL ABLE Account can help eligible people save earnings for qualified disability expenses. Under the federal ABLE to Work provision, employed Account Owners may be eligible to contribute more than the standard annual contribution limit when they meet applicable requirements.
Listen to the IL ABLE interview in the Chicago Lighthouse audio archive.
Learn About IL ABLE Investment Options
Choosing an investment option is an important part of opening and managing an IL ABLE Account. The “What Type of Investor Are You?” tips sheet can help Account Owners consider their goals, time horizon and comfort with investment risk.
Download “What Type of Investor Are You?” (PDF).
Learn More About IL ABLE
Explore how an IL ABLE disability savings account can help eligible people save and invest for qualified disability-related expenses.
- Learn how IL ABLE supports disability-related savings
- Read the IL ABLE Plan Disclosure Booklet (PDF)
- Compare IL ABLE investment options
- Open an IL ABLE Account
For assistance, call IL ABLE Customer Service at 888-609-8683, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central time, or email il.clientservice@savewithable.com. Support is available in multiple languages and for callers who are deaf or hard of hearing.