Sen. André Jacque of De Pere recently teamed up with Madison Rep. Lisa Subeck to introduce bi-partisan legislation that would implement an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) accounts program in Wisconsin.
ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts that may be used by individuals with disabilities and their families to save for future expenses such as education, housing, and transportation.
ABLE allows these individuals and their families to save without impacting disability benefits.
Senator Jacque said in a news release, “Our proposal will make ABLE accounts more accessible for Wisconsin families, continuing efforts to empower individuals with disabilities.”
This legislation was developed with the input of individuals and their families and disability rights advocacy organization.
More than 30 disability-rights groups have indicated their support for a Wisconsin ABLE program.
