Ayotte Applauds Congressional Approval of Bill to Help Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families

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U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) welcomed final congressional approval this week of bipartisan legislation that will empower individuals with disabilities to save and plan for future expenses. Ayotte cosponsored the Senate version of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which will allow individuals with disabilities and their families to set up tax-free savings accounts to save for expenses - without affecting eligibility for Medicaid, Social Security or other programs. The bill now awaits the president's signature.

"This bipartisan legislation will help improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities and allow them and their families to save for expenses such as education, housing, employment support, and transportation," said Ayotte. "I will continue to work with members of New Hampshire's disability rights community to expand opportunities and improve the lives of individuals with disabilities."

The ABLE Act is supported by over 100 disability rights organizations including the Association of University Centers on Disabilities, the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network, the Autism Society, Autism Speaks, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the National Down Syndrome Society, the National Federation of the Blind, Physician Parent Caregivers, and TASH.

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