Helping Students with IEPs Save for the Future
The excitement of a new school year is upon us! As students with disabilities prepare their school bags for the start of a new academic year, their parents and guardians may be considering how to plan for their students’ financial futures.
In Illinois, all public schools are required by law to provide information about IL ABLE to students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and their parents or guardians during the student’s annual IEP meeting. IL ABLE can be an important resource in the special-needs financial-planning toolbox. Families and supporters should make sure they receive the IL ABLE “Brochure for Students with IEPs” at their student’s annual IEP meeting. (English IEP Brochure | Spanish IEP Brochure)
It is never too early to start saving for a child’s future. Take Etienne’s parents, for example, who are helping him save for a bright and more financially secure future. Funds in Etienne’s IL ABLE Account can be used for a broad range of expenses, including therapy, health needs, assistive technology, recreation, and so much more.
Explore IL ABLE Resources
Learn what an IL ABLE disability savings Account is, who is eligible, how to open an Account, and how it can help you save for qualified disability-related expenses while protecting important benefits.
- Learn About ABLE Accounts
- Read the ABLE Plan Disclosure Booklet
- Compare ABLE Investment Options
- Open an ABLE Account
- Request an IL ABLE Presentation by Emailing Rosemary Laudani at rlaudani@illinoistreasurer.gov.
For assistance, call 888-609-8683 Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm CT, or email il.clientservice@savewithable.com. Support is available in multiple languages and for callers who are deaf or hard of hearing.