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Five Years, $45 Million Saved by People Experiencing Disabilities with ABLE 12/07/2021

Celebrating improved financial security for thousands of vulnerable Oregonians participating in ABLE savings plans SALEM, Ore., December 7, 2021 – As we mark the five-year anniversary of the Oregon ABLE and national ABLE for ALL Savings Plans, the programs are celebrating another key milestone—$45...
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Celebrating Four Years and $27 Million Saved by more than 4,000 People Experiencing Disabilities 12/02/2020

Thousands of vulnerable Oregonians benefit from increased financial security with access to ABLE savings plans SALEM, Ore., December 2, 2020 – Four years after the launch of the Oregon ABLE and national ABLE for ALL Savings Plans, the programs are celebrating a key milestone—more than $27 million...
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We continue to be here for you 3/19/2020

The spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to affect our daily lives and put pressure on the financial markets. We know that your primary focus right now is on keeping yourself and your family healthy, and that you may be dealing with immediate issues like school closures or new work...
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New Prepaid Card Brings Improved Access to ABLE Savings for Disability Community 2/20/2020

Launch of enhanced ABLE Visa Prepaid Card provides flexibility and security to Oregon savers SALEM, Ore. – The launch of the new and improved ABLE Visa Prepaid Card by the Oregon ABLE Savings Plan and the ABLE for ALL Savings Plan has been met with enthusiasm by the disability community. Starting...
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Celebrating $17 Million Saved By More Than 3,000 People Experiencing Disabilities 12/12/2019

In just three years, thousands of vulnerable Oregonians now benefit from ABLE savings plans SALEM, Ore. –Three years after the launch of the Oregon ABLE and national ABLE for ALL Savings Plans, thousands of people experiencing disabilities are now on the path to financial security. “Oregon is proud...
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Oregon Treasurer Tobias Read receives Champion of Change Award from National Down Syndrome Society 3/08/2019

Salem, OR—Thousands of people with disabilities can set aside money to build better financial futures, without risking eligibility for important government assistance, through the Oregon ABLE Savings Plan and its national version, known as ABLE for ALL. In a special ceremony this week in...
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New Prepaid Card Provides Instant Access to ABLE Funds 1/24/2018

Oregon ABLE Prepaid Card lets people with disabilities use their money at cash registers and for online shopping  SALEM – With the new prepaid card, people with disabilities will be able to use the money they saved in an Oregon ABLE Savings Plan account at any checkout counter or website that...
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More than 1,000 people with disabilities save $3.4M one year after ABLE launch 1/24/2018

Oregon innovating, partnering with other states to expand access to savings SALEM – Only one year after finally being able to save money without jeopardizing their benefits, more than 1,000 people with disabilities have saved $3.4 million through Oregon’s ABLE savings plans. Before Congress and the...
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