Events – Page 3 – Illinois ABLE News & Updates

A Great Day for Lemonade at the Sandwich Fair

September 15, 2023September 13, 2023 illinoistreasurer

Treasurer Frerichs visit’s the Open Door Rehabilitation Center’s Lemon Shake Up Stand

A few raindrops didn’t get in the way of Treasurer Frerichs having a great time visiting the Open Door Rehabilitation Center’s (ODRC) Lemon Shakeup stand at the Sandwich Fair on September 8. While there, the Treasurer met with staff, volunteers, and clients of the disability services organization, some of whom own IL ABLE accounts. ODRC has a long history of serving fresh lemonade and pizza at the Sandwich Fair every year.

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Celebrating Disability Pride

August 18, 2023August 15, 2023 illinoistreasurer

IL ABLE at the Disability Pride Parade

It was a great day for the Disability Pride Parade in Chicago on July 22. This year marked the 20^th anniversary for the event. The Chicago Disability Pride Parade’s mission is to promote pride among people with disabilities and celebrate disability as a “natural and beautiful part of human diversity.”

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How do you Celebrate Disability Pride?

July 14, 2023July 20, 2023 illinoistreasurer

Ideas for marking Disability Pride Month and the Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

July is Disability Pride Month. Each year, Disability Pride Month celebrates the rich tapestry of disability experience and honors the collective achievements and history of the disability community.

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Treasurer Frerichs Meets with Families at Village Bakery in Oregon, IL

June 16, 2023June 16, 2023 illinoistreasurer

In May, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs stopped by the Village Bakery in Oregon, IL to meet with staff, leadership, educators, and families from the community.

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IL ABLE at The Arc of Illinois Convention

May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 illinoistreasurer

IL ABLE was proud to be a sponsor of the Arc of Illinois’ 73rd Annual Convention, Reimagining Expectations, held April 19-20. The hybrid event welcomed nearly 350 in-person attendees and more than 100 people participating virtually. Illinois Treasurer’s Office staff had a wonderful time meeting people and sharing information about IL ABLE Accounts.

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Treasurer Michael Frerichs Visits the Ray Graham Association

April 14, 2023April 14, 2023 illinoistreasurer

In March, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs stopped by the Ray Graham Association to meet with some of the disability services organization’s staff, leadership, and clients who are also IL ABLE Account owners. It was a wonderful visit that provided an opportunity to talk about programs like IL ABLE and the importance of financial literacy.

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Watch the Recorded Webinar: Social Security Benefits and ABLE Accounts

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 illinoistreasurer

More than 2,000 people watched live. If you missed it, now is your chance.

The National Association of State Treasurer’s ABLE Savings Plan Network and ABLE today hosted the Social Security Benefits and ABLE Accounts webinar in February, which featured the Social Security Administration (SSA) and ABLE experts addressing many frequently asked questions about:

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Illinois Treasurer on the Road and on the Airwaves

November 19, 2022November 18, 2022 illinoistreasurer

Spotlight on how IL ABLE empowers people with disabilities

In October, which was National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs took to the road and across the airwaves to meet with people and share information about IL ABLE, a program that empowers persons with disabilities who are working to save more and maintain their public benefits.

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Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month!

October 15, 2022October 14, 2022 illinoistreasurer

Disability is part of the inclusion equation.

Each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is celebrated across the country to recognize the positive contributions people with disabilities make in America’s workplaces and our economy.

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Illinois State Treasurer Honors National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 15, 2022October 14, 2022 illinoistreasurer

Vocational training is what it’s all about.

To celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs visited several disability service organizations in October, including Hope Vocational Academy and Sparc, both in the Springfield, IL area. While there learned about their respective vocational training programs and the organizations’ support services for people with disabilities. The Treasurer spoke about the value of working and the advantages of being able to save money and protect federal benefits with an IL ABLE Account.

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