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ABLE Celebrates Disability Pride this July

The Americans with Disabilities Act turns 34!

Disability pride is not something that happened overnight for me. For a long time after my injury I felt shame and like I was a burden. Over time, as I made an effort to connect with other people with disabilities, I came to value my community and admire so many disability leaders that are unapologetic and lead with care and kindness. That is what pride means to me: community, care and love…individually and collectively.

Reveca, IL ABLE Account Owner


IL ABLE salutes Reveca and all people with disabilities during this Disability Pride Month! July is a central month for people with and without disabilities to celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and disability pride. Across the country, people with disabilities and their allies honor the achievements, contributions, struggles, culture, and pride of the disability community.

Treasurer Frerichs Discusses IL ABLE Accounts  

Listen to a recording of the special AARP Illinois Telephone Town Hall.

On December 6, AARP Illinois hosted Treasurer Michael Frerichs for a Telephone Town Hall about IL ABLE Accounts. The Treasurer discussed and answered listeners’ questions about IL ABLE Accounts and how grandparents, parents, siblings, and others can help loved ones with disabilities build a higher quality of life and protect their benefits with an IL ABLE tax-advantaged savings and investment account for people with disabilities.

Treasurer Frerichs Honors Illinois State Senator Scott Bennett

A Champion of the Achieving a Better Life Experience Program

Last December, the IL ABLE program lost a fierce advocate and dear friend of Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Illinois State Senator Scott Bennett was the original sponsor of the legislation that created the Achieving a Better Life Experience program here in Illinois. Today, the program is named the Senator Scott Bennett Illinois ABLE Program in honor of his legacy.