Expanding Financial Literacy and Empowerment: Increasing Awareness and Use of ABLE Accounts for Americans with Disabilities

This grant opportunity aims to increase awareness, access, and use of ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts for individuals with disabilities. The project will support strategies such as coordinated marketing efforts, population-specific approaches, and a strengthened systems approach at the state level. The goal is to help individuals with disabilities achieve good health, meaningful employment, and economic security. Key aspects of the project include: • Increasing awareness and use of ABLE accounts among individuals with disabilities • Expanding outreach to individuals receiving Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) • Implementing population-specific approaches and partnerships with community stakeholders • Strengthening systems approach at the state level to support individuals with disabilities