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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 2022 CalABLE Ambassador, Ashley Mannheim! Ashley, the mother of Dylan, a nine-year-old boy with autism and rare chromosome duplications, is from Butte County. Dylan also has joint hyper-mobility and other medical issues. Ashley is passionate about advocating for people with disabilities so that they can have the accommodations they need to be a part of their community. “Because of CalABLE, we were able to save for and buy a bigger car that fits my son’s new wheelchair!”

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.

Meet 2022 CalABLE Ambassador, Brenda Pascual! Brenda is from Los Angeles and is the mother of Gael, a 10-year-old boy who was diagnosed with intractable epilepsy at the age of five. As a single parent and full-time caregiver, she found out about CalABLE from her Social Security Administration (SSA) office. She is saving for her son’s future and is excited about the program and what CalABLE can provide long term.

Valerie is 24 years old and from San Diego, California. She identifies as having numerous disabilities including being legally blind, a power wheelchair user, and lives with several chronic illnesses. Despite all of this, she continues to thrive! She is finishing up her general education at San Diego Mesa College and expects to transfer to CUNY School of Professional Studies to earn a BA in Disability Studies. She is a CalABLE account holder so that she can save money and makes a monthly contribution to her CalABLE account to afford the travel expenses for when she receives her next Service Dog. Related to her Service Dog, she is working on nonprofit "Respect the Vest", which is another reason for saving money, along with the "safety net" of savings everyone should have.

Hear from CalABLE account holders and their families from around the state about CalABLE is helping them achieve their savings goals and plan for their futures.

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.

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.

CalABLE analyst, Madeline Handy, shares how CalABLE can improve the physical, mental, and social health of people with disabilities.