Recognizing Direct Service Professionals For individuals with disabilities, having high-quality support and financial resources are essential for community participation. Both ABLEnow accounts and direct support professionals (DSPs) can be integral resources for increasing independence. Recognition Week ABLEnow celebrates Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week from September 7-13, 2025. These dedicated professionals provide amazing and often unsung work to help people with disabilities in their daily lives. American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) and the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) have more information recognizing the importance of this workforce who are making a difference in their community. Providers as ABLEnow Partners Did you know that organizations and professionals that support individuals with disabilities can open and manage ABLEnow accounts for eligible clients? Many DSPs assist clients with money management. ABLEnow is a solution that can eliminate the need to spend down funds to maintain eligibility for certain means-tested benefits such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Opening and managing an ABLEnow account is another way professional caregivers can play a vital role in the lives of those they support. Click here to learn how organizations that support individuals with disabilities can open and manage ABLEnow accounts for eligible clients.
August 2025 Countdown to Expanded ABLE Eligibility If you’ve been ineligible for an ABLEnow account due to age restrictions, now is the time to prepare.
August 2025 Impact on Financial Aid The FAFSA confirms that ABLE accounts aren’t considered an asset for the student or parent.