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Are you ready to level-up your finances, save for your future, and feel the stress of disability-related costs melt away?

Our new educational series provides an easy-to-understand overview of CalABLE and highlights its many life-changing benefits.

We are thrilled to share our full length “explainer video” in ASL.

Join Jahmai to learn more about this incredible program and how it can improve your finances, reduce your stress, and help you achieve your goals!

CalABLE is a savings and investment program offered by the state of California to people with disabilities that began before reaching age 26.

In this webinar, we explored CalABLE basics, CalABLE program updates, and new features to explore in your account.

For a copy of the slides, please visit: CalABLE 2023 Webinar Series

Meet the Class of 2022 CalABLE Ambassadors

Dominika, who is 41 years old, is from Alameda County and works for a local government office. An immigrant from Poland, she has been disabled with a mobility impairment since birth. Recently, she used her CalABLE account to help fund her first home purchase and create an emergency fund for unexpected expenses. She also has a PhD in English and Disability Studies and is a writer and performer.

Héctor is Apache & Mexican from Los Angeles County and resides in Yaanga, Tongva, the ancestral lands of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians. He is an individual with autism, a psychiatric disability and is hard of hearing. Also, he is a systems impacted, formerly homeless, and a formerly institutionalized person.

Héctor uses his CalABLE account as a wellness and transformational tool in his life. The CalABLE account also helped him put a down payment on his house because of donations from friends and family for his birthday. When he is not working, Héctor co-parents alongside his sister for his niece and nephew, a time-consuming but rewarding responsibility.

Héctor is on the board of directors with Disability Rights California & the National Disability Rights Network where he provides oversight & accountability of the nation's only legally based advocacy organization established by Congress to protect the rights of all individuals with disabilities in every state and U.S. territory.

Jennifer is 33 years old and from Los Angeles County. She has multiple health conditions that result from what she describes as a "body built of pieces from a generic parts junkyard and old carpenter's glue."

She became a CalABLE account holder as a result of an unfortunate experience that gave her unforeseen funds but threatened to remove the health insurance she can't be without because of her health. Jennifer wants to make sure she can help others in similar situations.

Trained in radio journalism in high school by an amazing non-profit, she loves food, music, dancing, animals, history, game shows from the Goodson-Todman library, and travel to wonderful places that makes life thrilling. If she has Minnie Riperton, ABBA, Marvin Gaye, or Ethel Merman on her record player, don't even knock--come back in 6 days!

Patty is from Alameda County. Her son, Alex, is an individual with autism. Alex is pursuing a BA Degree in Art with a concentration in video and animation at Cal State East Bay and works part-time. After Alex’s old laptop suddenly froze, he recently used his CalABLE account to purchase a new laptop so that he could complete and submit his homework assignment in a timely manner. Alex continues to be able to enjoy the benefits of having a CalABLE account for the different needs throughout his life.

Ryan is from Siskiyou County. He has had several head surgeries as a result of being born prematurely. He enjoys riding his electric bike and hanging out with friends and family members. Ryan is self-employed and an avid photographer. He uses his CalABLE prepaid card and is saving money for emergency items and future vacations.

Stephen is from Shasta County and the father of Bradley, his 22-year-old son who has autism. Bradley enjoys playing the game Candy Crush, swimming, and going for long walks. “Having a CalABLE account helps Bradley live his best life and pursue his goal of independence. His goal is to buy a house and a car.