Episode 11: Income Inequality, Survival and the Cost of Living with a Disability While Achieving a Better Life Experience with an ABLE Account

In this episode, I take a deep and urgent look at the real economics of disability in the United States. I move beyond surface-level conversations to break down how income inequality, benefit structures, and health care systems shape the daily financial reality for millions of disabled Americans.I unpack the key differences between SSI and SSDI, explain the strict asset limits that many people must navigate, and walk through how ABLE accounts work — including how they can help individuals build savings without immediately losing critical benefits. I also offer clear, practical actions you can take to set up an ABLE account and start building financial breathing room.If you have ever wondered why financial security can be so difficult to achieve while living with a disability — or how the system is designed to work — I break it down clearly and honestly.Find out about the documentary "My Own Normal" at myownnormalmovie.com and consider working with Alexander on a feature film by visiting outcast-productions.com. Subscribe to the Outcast Productions LLC YouTube Channel @OUTCASTPRODUCTIONSCo and follow @realalexanderfreeman on Instagram.Support the show