September’s ABLE Program Spotlight webinar featured the National ABLE Alliance (NAA). The NAA is an 18-member consortium of states from across the country plus Washington, D.C., which represents approximately 25 percent of the nation’s ABLE-eligible population. NAA plans offer high-quality, low-cost ABLE accounts to eligible individuals and their families nationwide.
In this webinar:
• High-level overview of ABLE account fundamentals and advantages
• Introduction to the National ABLE Alliance
• Unique features of plans in the National ABLE Alliance
• “In Their Own Words” A NAA Account Owner/Supporter story
• Questions and answers
Panelists include:
- Zora Falkowski, Communications Officer, North Carolina ABLE
- JJ Hanley, Director, Illinois Illinois ABLE
- Jose Gamboa, Relationship Manager, Ascensus College Savings
- Stephanie Antkowiak, Executive Director, the Arc of High Point North Carolina & NC ABLE Authorized Individual
- Self Advocate: Account Owner
ABLE Program Spotlight webinars are intended for those who have a basic understanding of ABLE. These webinars feature ABLE programs that are open nationally, covering the specific features of the program’s ABLE account along with general guidance and best practices.
