April 16, 2024: #ABLEtoSave Opens the Door to Housing Opportunities

On April 16, 2024, ABLE NRC held a webinar to help people learn about the transformative power of Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE). Discover how ABLE accounts can help with housing during ABLE National Resource Center’s webinar, “#ABLEto$ave Opens the Door to Housing Opportunities.” Hear from our ABLE ambassadors, Edward and Emily, who will talk about their own experiences. This webinar is for people with disabilities, their families and supporters. You will learn how ABLE accounts can be used whether you live alone, with others, rent, own a home or want to buy a home.

Webinar Highlights:

  • Real Stories, Real Homes: Edward will share important resources and strategies to save in ABLE Accounts now for future housing goals. Emily will talk about her journey to homeownership and how she used her ABLE account to achieve this milestone.
  • Creating Financial Independence: Learn about the benefits of ABLE accounts and how they can help you maintain stable housing while gaining financial independence.

Facilitator: Jody Ellis, Director, ABLE National Resource Center

Panelists:

  • Edward Mitchell: ABLE Ambassador, Interim Executive Director, Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) of Tennessee
  • Emily Munson, Esq.: ABLE Ambassador, Attorney

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