Maryland ABLE

Congratulations to Maryland ABLE on 6 years of helping Marylanders with disabilities and their families save and invest for the future and enjoy more independence, greater financial security, and a better quality of life. Find out more about at www.marylandable.org

Congratulations to Maryland ABLE on 6 years of helping Marylanders with disabilities change the way they participate in the community, create financial stability, and plan for their future by empowering them to save and invest over $73.3 million dollars.

Find out more about at www.marylandable.org

Today Maryland ABLE is celebrating six years of changing the way Marylanders with disabilities and their families participate in the community, build financial wellness, and plan for their future by empowering them to save for the added expenses that come with having a disability.

Maryland Caregiver Survey Survey open until December 31, 2023 Maryland Caregiver Survey   As the “Voice of the Caregiver” the Maryland Commission on Caregiving wants to know more about the experiences of family caregivers in t

It's ! Consider giving more than just a gift this holiday season. Did you know that you can make a gift to an ABLE account? Giving to an ABLE account contributes to the account owner's independence, stability, and future.

It's Giving Tuesday! Remember to share your unique link to your gifting page with friends and family today.

Share your gifting page on Giving Tuesday! With the start of the holiday season, it's a perfect time to share your unique link with friends and family as a convenient way for them to make a gift for a better financial future.

November is National Family Caregivers Month! The Caregiver Cup Podcast focuses on ways caregivers can reduce stress and burnout, and embrace moments of joy in their new normal. Listen weekly to Cathy's personal experiences, coaching, tips, inspiration, and interviews. Go here to listen: https://ow.ly/shRl50Qa1Pr

The Maryland ABLE team is grateful for all the Maryland ABLE account holders and their families who have chosen to save and invest with this program, to our legislators who continue to support Maryland ABLE as we grow, and to our valued community partners statewide who continuously help us to increase awareness of the program.

November is National Caregiver Month. This year the Maryland Commission on Caregiving is surveying family caregivers and those that support them to see how they can make things better. Please take a moment to complete this anonymous survey and share your thoughts and ideas.

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In Maryland, there are an estimated 760,000 unpaid caregivers who provide 710 million hours of care valued at $12.5 billion. Be sure to let them know you appreciate their commitment, compassion, and dedication. Find caregiver resources and events at: https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/national-family-caregiver-support.aspx

During National Family Caregivers Month, it's important to remember that many grandparents and older adults are taking care of grandchildren or other children in their family. Maryland’s Kinship Navigator Services is an information and referral program that supports kinship caregivers who are caring for their minor relative(s), who are unable to safely remain in the care of their parents. For more information, contact your Local Department of Social Services or go to https://dhs.maryland.gov/foster-care/kinship-care/

In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month, Maryland ABLE recognizes and honors family caregivers across our state. Take some time to learn about the Maryland Department of Aging Family Caregiver Support Program.

National Family Caregiver Support An official website of the State of Maryland.

During this thanksgiving season, the Maryland ABLE team is grateful for all the Maryland ABLE account holders and their families who have chosen to save and invest with this program, to our legislators who continue to support Maryland ABLE as we grow, and to our valued community partners statewide who continuously help us to increase awareness of the program.

So exciting to see how many people with disabilities nationwide are saving and investing with an ABLE account. Check out the latest national ABLE data from ABLE today.

Maryland ABLE had a great day talking with lots of amazing transition age students at the Lower Sore Transition Conference hosted by Wicomico, Worchester, and Somerset County Public Schools. Also, it was wonderful to connect with so many of our wonderful community partners like Bay Area Center for Independent Living, Inc.

Special thanks to Baltimore County Public Schools Transition Team for organizing an amazing resource fair. Maryland ABLE has enjoyed connecting with many of community partners like Maryland Technology Assistance Program and talking withso many wonderful students!

An ABLE account can help veterans with a qualifying disability by providing them with a way to pay for qualified disability expenses and save and invest for the future.

Today we honor veterans like National ABLE Advocate, Jason Sticha, who served in the U.S. Navy. Thank you Jason, and all veterans, for your service to our country! We are grateful.

Special thanks to the amazing team at Sheppard Pratt School for hosting another successful resource fair. Maryland ABLE enjoyed talking with so many incredible students and sharing how a Maryland ABLE account can help them achieve greater Independence and financial stability.

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So great connecting with our valued community partner, Maryland Youth Leadership Forum (MD YLF) , as we share information with the students at Sheppard Pratt School Rescorce Fair!

Maryland ABLE enjoyed connecting with everyone at the Harford and Cecil County Town Hall meeting hosted by the Maryland Department of Disabilities.

Looking forward to connecting with all the students and families attend the college and resource fair today. They will learn how an ABLE account can help pay for college as well as many other things that help promote their independence.

Big news! Beginning 1/1/2026, the age of disability onset will change from 26 to 46 years old. This means that a person whose disability began before the age of 46 will be ABLE eligible and can open an ABLE account at any age. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3QuBPKu.

Help shape the future of college programs for students with intellectual disabilities by taking a quick 5-minute survey. Your input is invaluable and will aid the University of Maryland’s Center for Transition and Career Innovation in applying for grants, informing state legislators and fostering essential partnerships. Rest assured, no personal information will be collected. Your answers will help create an inclusive and brighter educational future for students with ID! Take the survey: https://umdsurvey.umd.edu/jfe/form/SV_9LXCmQWtth2VFQy

Medicaid eligibility reviews are underway. Be on the lookout for Medicaid renewal notices. Failing to respond to requests for information from Maryland Health Connection could mean the loss of your coverage. Log in to your account to renew: MarylandHealthConnection.gov/Checkin

Maryland ABLE had a great day at the Road to Independence Resource Fair. It was wonderful to see so many wonderful community partners, like the amazing team from Spirit Club Foundation .

Maryland ABLE thanks our valued partners, Transition Work Group and College Living Experience for cohosting the Road to Independence Resource Fair. It was so wonderful to talk with so many Maryland ABLE account holders who shared their ABLE success stories!

Hope to see lots of Maryland ABLE account holders from Harford and Cecil County at the Town Hall meeting tomorrow. Stop by and visit the Maryland ABLE table and let us know how you are using your ABLE account to help you live with greater independence.

There are 3.4 million people living with epilepsy in the United States. This National Epilepsy Awareness Month, learn how ABLE accounts can help individuals with epilepsy access necessary treatments and support while securing a brighter financial future. Head to www.MarylandABLE.org to start saving today.

Maryland ABLE Maryland ABLE accounts are a new way to help individuals with disabilities save money and pay for qualified disability-related expenses without jeopardizing federal means-tested benefits such as SSI or Medicaid.

The Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) invites you to a special "Year in Review and Future View" webinar on Thursday, December 5 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Join them to hear from special guests from the Maryland Department of Disabilities to discuss exciting current and future initiatives. Register below.

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Did you know 1 in 10 people will have a seizure during their lifetime? This National Epilepsy Awareness Month, www.marylandable.org to explore how ABLE accounts can offer financial support for those affected by allowing them to save up to $100,000 without affecting federal or state benefits.

Maryland ABLE Maryland ABLE accounts are a new way to help individuals with disabilities save money and pay for qualified disability-related expenses without jeopardizing federal means-tested benefits such as SSI or Medicaid.

Looking forward to connecting with everyone at the Harford/Cecil Town Hall meeting on November 8th. Visit the Maryland ABLE table and have your questions answered by an ABLE expert.

Maryland ABLE is exciting to be participating in the Road to Independence Resource Fair on November 5th. We hope you will join us there to learn how an ABLE account can help promote independence and financial stability for people with disabilities.