Explore our ABLE ambassadors’ stories to hear directly from ABLE account owners about their experience opening an ABLE account, why they knew ABLE was right for them, and how easy it was to get started.
Pshon understands the expenses related with disability and has handled cases under the Americans with Disabilities Act as an attorney. Pshon is a member of the Boards of Directors for multiple state and national organizations. She uses ABLE to save for disability-related expenses, including adaptive technology.
Leah works to improve the quality of life for people living with physical limitations as an Advisor at Full Circle Home Technologies. Hearing the word “no” motivates Leah, who uses an ABLE account to gain independence and save for her next accessible vehicle.
Recent graduate from U.C., Berkeley with a Bachelor's in Molecular & Cell Biology. Currently a volunteer and research assistant at Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital in Santa Barbara, CA. ABLE funds are being saved for medical school.
Retired United States Air Force veteran with a Bachelor's in Finance and Account Management. ABLE funds are being saved for housing expenses.
Timothy is a disabled veteran who mentors individuals with disabilities and teaches them how to advocate for themselves. As a part of his advocacy, Timothy has been spreading the word about ABLE accounts, especially to people who cannot afford to set up a trust fund.
Rachel Mast is 25 years old and a graduate of Olathe South High School and Project SEARCH and attended Missouri State University. Rachel is active in her local church, a local theatre program and Improvaneers online. She has served as an ABLE NRC ambassador since 2018. Rachel is using her ABLE account to save for her dream of owning a pink house.
Edward Mitchell is saving for vehicle modifications and accessible housing needs.
Emily Munson is currently the Policy Director at Indiana Disability Rights, managing systemic advocacy and external communications. Prior to that, she led the agency’s Employment and Health Care practice groups. Earlier still, Munson was a staff attorney and administrative law judge for Indiana’s Family & Social Services Administration.
Sarah Perez is saving for transportation, continuing education classes, her YMCA Membership and art supplies.
Latino Chiricahua Apache, Two Spirits on the Board of Directors for Disability Rights California and National Disability Rights Network. ABLE funds are being saved to maintain a safety net while working to be self-sufficient.
Jessica is a self-advocate with Down syndrome. She is a Special Olympics basketball athlete who enjoys participating in local theater productions. Jessica is working and saving to become financially independent and has a goal of using her ABLE account to save for a driverless car.
Nathan Turner is saving for larger purchases. He has used his ABLE account to purchase an accessible vehicle and has saved several thousand dollars as a down payment for a home.