Events - Illinois ABLE News & Updates

Disability Pride Month and Financial Independence with IL ABLE

July 16, 2026July 24, 2026 illinoistreasurer

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.

Abilities Expo/Disability Expenses/Events

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

June 24, 2026July 17, 2026 illinoistreasurer

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.

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

Find us at the Abilities Expo!

May 19, 2026July 17, 2026 illinoistreasurer

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.

Account Management/Contributions/Events/Uncategorized

National ABLE to Save Month

April 17, 2026July 17, 2026 illinoistreasurer

How can you bolster your IL ABLE Account?

April is Your ABLE to Save Month – a great time to grow your IL ABLE Account and build your financial awareness and wellness. Here are four actions you can take to make the most of ABLE to Save Month:

Read More “National ABLE to Save Month”

Treasurer Frerichs and IL ABLE Account Owners, and Organizational Representatives

ABLE Age Adjustment/Eligibility/Events/News/Treasurer Michael Frerichs

Stop the Presses! “This is a Game Changer…”

March 24, 2026July 17, 2026 illinoistreasurer

Millions More Now ABLE-Eligible

New IL ABLE Account Owners, the Chicago Lighthouse, Access Living, and Professor Harold Pollak of the University of Chicago joined Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs to celebrate ABLE age expansion at a March 9 news conference.

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ABLE eligibility expanded January 1, 2026

November 20, 2025July 24, 2026 illinoistreasurer

Is Your Disability Employee Resource Group Ready to Share IL ABLE?

Corporate disability employee resource groups can play an important role in helping employees learn about workplace resources, financial wellness and disability inclusion. With the expansion of ABLE account eligibility, more employees with disabilities may now qualify to open a tax-advantaged IL ABLE Account.

As of January 1, 2026, a person may be eligible for an ABLE account if the onset of their disability occurred before age 46. The disability does not need to have been diagnosed before age 46, but the individual must meet additional eligibility requirements.

Celebrating Value and Talen National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Events

Celebrating 80 Years of National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 15, 2025July 17, 2026 illinoistreasurer

A shout-out this month to workers with disabilities! We celebrate with you on this, the 80^th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). “Celebrating Value and Talent” raises awareness about disability employment and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities.

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ABLE Facts/Events/News

The Countdown Is On!

October 15, 2025July 17, 2026 illinoistreasurer

Get Ready for ABLE Age Adjustment

On January 1, 2026, the age-of-disability-onset criteria for owning an IL ABLE Account will expand to include people who acquired their disability before age 46. (The current criteria are disability onset before age 26.) Approximately 250,000 more Illinoisans will become eligible to own a tax-advantaged IL ABLE Account to start saving and investing for disability-related expenses.

The Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 35

July 18, 2025July 17, 2026 illinoistreasurer

The Colors of Disability Pride

Disability Pride Month is observed each July and commemorates the signing of the landmark civil rights law, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which turns 35 this year! It is a time to honor the rich and diverse history, experiences, and achievements of people with disabilities here in Illinois and across the country. One way to show your pride is to fly or display the Disability Pride flag!

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Save the Date! August 14 is National ABLE Savings Day

July 18, 2025July 24, 2026 illinoistreasurer

The 104th General Assembly of the State of Illinois declared August 14, 2025, Illinois ABLE Savings Day. Mark the occasion by opening or contributing to an IL ABLE Account or sharing information about IL ABLE with someone who may benefit. Read the Illinois ABLE Savings Day resolution.

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