Connecticut Launches their own ABLE account
Connecticut has just announced their ABLE program in Connecticut. And I know many individuals have been opening ABLE accounts around the state and have many questions. Please note this article is specific on Connecticut announcing their ABLE program. For more general...
Voting with a disability
This blog post was written by Andrew Arboe and & Jessica Komarow Just like everyone in the neurotypical world, autistic individuals are capable of voting during any election season whether that be in their local community, or something as big as a presidential...
A Guide to Autism and Full-Time Employment
When I was growing up, I didn’t have any particular career ambitions, except for working part-time in a video game store so I could stay in Connecticut. That mindset was challenged upon aging out of the school system and becoming aware of the rate of employment for...
What Expenses Can ABLE Accounts Pay For?
One of the common questions that I am asked regarding ABLE accounts is what the money in the account can be used for. My usual answer is that it is intended to be broad on purpose! I find that way too many individuals, parents and caregivers alike aren’t...
Five Practical Uses for an ABLE Account
ABLE accounts are definitely a buzz word these days, in least in my world. Many times when anyone asks be about opening or expressing interest in an ABLE account my first question is why are you interested in opening an ABLE account? 1. Protecting UGMA/UTMA account...
The Pros and Cons of ABLE Accounts
The ABLE Act gives some people with disabilities or their families the ability to establish tax-free savings accounts that will not affect their ability to qualify for, or remain on, government assistance. Here are some key things to consider before opening an ABLE...
Who Can Open An ABLE Account?
What is an ABLE account? ABLE accounts hold great promise for special needs planning. Created by Congress via the passage of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act in 2014 and modeled after popular 529 college savings accounts, ABLE accounts allow people...
Preschool in a COVID-19 world
Real talk – today my wife and I decided to pull our daughter out of preschool because of COVID-19. This is not Education. Due to Covid-19 regulations, we opted to try “distance learning” thinking that it would be relatively simple to manage given...
