People with Disabilities and Their Families

Money Management with Access Living

Chicago’s Access Living’s money management classes, also known as its Financial Literacy Workshops, are geared toward people with disabilities who want to improve their credit, learn to budget, save for the future, and increase their employment and homeownership opportunities. Workshop sessions are hybrid events. Students meet in person or on Zoom every week for 10 weeks.

Autism Speaks Financial Planning Toolkit

All parents worry about their children’s futures. But for parents of children with special needs, the worry can be even bigger. Managing your child’s financial future can seem daunting, but having a plan can help ease your fears. This toolkit will provide you with essential information and guidance to develop a plan. The information included comes from top experts in the field. We have also included some personal stories from other parents or caregivers like you.

Illinois ABLE News & Updates

IL ABLE “Achieving a Better Life Experience” accounts help people with disabilities and their families save and invest money for disability-related expenses—while protecting eligibility for certain federal benefits. IL ABLE can be a helpful option for people who want to build savings and improve their financial well-being without risking important support benefits. Funds can be used for many costs related to living with a disability.

ABLE National Resource Center

Learn all about the National Resource Center’s information and resources on the Achieving a Better Life Experience programs.