ABLE Accounts: Freedom Through Financial Security | St. Louis News

Senator Eric Schmitt, whose son lives with autism and epilepsy, shares a powerful personal story about a life-threatening seizure that fueled his lifelong advocacy for disability rights. In a heartfelt meeting with disability advocates, he championed ABLE accounts — the “Achieving a Better Life Experience” program — which let people with disabilities save money without losing critical benefits like Medicaid or SSI. These accounts fund everything from housing and education to healthcare and job training, empowering individuals to build financial independence and dignity. It’s not just policy — it’s personal, practical, and profoundly transformative. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c0bc6288ed13c856