Podcasts about able act

The U.S. Senate approved the nomination of Danté Quintin Allen to lead the U.S. Department of Education's Rehabilitative Services Administration (RSA). Until his confirmation, Allen had been serving as executive director for CalABLE, California's ABLE Act savings and investment program for people with disabilities. Under his five-year leadership, CalABLE was the fastest growing ABLE Act program in the country. Prior to leading CalABLE, Allen was a communications leader for organizations including Kaiser Permanente and the California Department of Public Health's Office of Health Equity. A fulltime wheelchair user, Allen is a well-known advocate for disability rights and equity. Upon his confirmation, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona remarked, “I look forward to working together with Mr. Allen to provide individuals with disabilities and all students with equitable access to the education and training they need to find good-paying jobs; achieve economic security; and lead healthy, independent lives.”©2025 Building Abundant Success!!©2025 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASJoin me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Kelly Piacenti, ChSNC®, Head of SpecialCare at MassMutual, educates Joe and Rooster on a range of very important topics for those caring for, or living with, people with special needs. Kelly's late son, Nick, inspired her to do what she does today — to make everyone's life a little easier. Kelly doesn't believe in “disinheriting” and shares invaluable insight into how we can leave money to our loved ones with special needs when we die, without disqualifying them from government benefits. Topics range from financial planning and drafting a letter of intent, to navigating guardianship/conservatorship and exploring special needs trusts, as Kelly opens our minds to the resources of SpecialCare. Kelly reinforces, “It is great to have a plan in your head, but if it is not on paper, no one can help execute your plan when you are gone!”  Email us at Podcast@AinsleysAngels.org if you would like a copy of Kelly's “Letter of Intent” template. Email ADP@AinsleysAngels.org if you might want to apply for the next Ally Development Program, powered by MassMutual.   Here is a short description of the workshops mentioned by Kelly:  10 Basic Financial Steps for Special Needs Caregivers: This workshop will discuss 10 basic steps to help caregivers get started in preparing for the financial future of their dependent with special needs. As a caregiver of a dependent with special needs, the single most important issue on your mind, regardless of the age of the dependent, is what will happen to my dependent after I'm gone. There are some needs that will always be present and they must be carefully considered and planned for appropriately. This workshop addresses such critical issues as applying for government benefits for Social Security and Medicaid, creating a Special Needs Trust, the importance of a Will and considering a Letter of Intent. Taking these 10 basic steps now can help ensure the type of care and quality of life for a loved one's well-being today and tomorrow.   ABLE Accounts: President Barack Obama signed the Achieving a Better Life Experience, or ABLE Act on December 19, 2014 as part of the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014. This law allows qualified individuals with disabilities to have a tax-advantaged savings account. This workshop provides information of ABLE accounts, as well as overview on special needs trusts as possible planning tools to enhance the quality of live for a loved one with special needs.  Letter of Intent: A letter of intent is a way of communicating your desires and concerns, as well as caregiving instructions to future caregivers, guardians, trustees and advocates of dependents with special needs. This workshop will discuss how a letter of intent can be used as part of the special needs planning process. Although not a legally binding document, it will allow future caregivers to more quickly learn how to deliver the very best care possible.  https://www.massmutual.com/specialcare  

Ringler Radio host, Matt Ross, visits with lobbyist Towner French on legislation  being discussed on Capitol Hill that could effect the settlement industry.Towner French is a lobbyist with the law firm of Cozen O'Conner where he advises clients on a broad spectrum of legislative issues. His extensive knowledge of the legislative process helps him to further legislative strategies and goals. As part of that mission, he was integral in helping to pass the ABLE Act, a bill promoting self-reliance and personal growth of persons with disabilities by authorizing new, dynamic ways for their families to save for their future. His perspectives on current legislative issues can help understand the settlement industry and provide a road map for the future.

Shaun Snyder is Executive Director for the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST), a bipartisan organization of elected and appointed state and territorial Treasurers across the United States. NAST advocates for responsible public finance measures on Capitol Hill and with regulatory agencies and provides education through its conferences and distance learning. Our conversation addresses a host of pressing issues and challenges: the aging of the finance workforce, recruitment, financial wellness, and increasing the utilization of the ABLE Act (which makes tax-free saving accounts available to cover qualified disability expenses).We were also surprised to learn that assumptions that private sector pathways are more lucrative are not universally true.    

U.S. Senator for the great state of Maryland Chris Van Hollen joins Zerlina on the show to discuss stroke awareness, the Inflation Reduction Act,  Mar-A-Lago raid and more! Elected to the United States Senate by the people of Maryland in November 2016, Chris Van Hollen is committed to fighting every day to ensure that our state and our country live up to their full promise of equal rights, equal justice, and equal opportunity.Senator Van Hollen believes that every child deserves the opportunity to pursue their dreams and benefit from a quality education, and that anyone willing to work hard should be able to find a good job.  That's why his top priorities include creating more and better jobs, strengthening small businesses, and increasing educational and job training opportunities for individuals of all ages and in every community.Senator Van Hollen started his time in public service as a member of the Maryland State Legislature, where he became known as a tenacious advocate for everyday Marylanders and someone who was unafraid to take on powerful special interests on behalf of working people. In 2002, he was elected to represent Maryland's 8th Congressional District. In the House of Representatives, he served as a member of the Democratic leadership and was elected by his colleagues to be the Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee and protect vital interests like Social Security and Medicare.A tireless fighter for the people of Maryland, Senator Van Hollen has also become known for working hard to find common sense solutions to difficult national issues.  In January 2015, he released a comprehensive plan to address the problem of growing inequality in America and provide a blueprint for building an economy that works for everyone, a goal that he will continue to fight for in the U.S. Senate.Senator Van Hollen is proud to have worked successfully with members of both parties to pass bipartisan legislation whenever possible on issues of common concern, including expanding medical research, protecting the Chesapeake Bay, fighting childhood cancer, and passing the ABLE Act to assist families with children with disabilities.Chris Van Hollen is a graduate of Swarthmore College, the John F. Kennedy School of Public Policy at Harvard University, and Georgetown University Law Center where he attended night school.  He and his wife, Katherine Wilkens, are the proud parents of three children, Anna, Nicholas, and Alexander.

We discuss: How the pandemic has impacted the caregiving industry and how this will impact your financial future choicesTips on how to be best prepared for retirement for yourself and your loved onesAdvice for women in caregiver roles and how to ease those tensions with proper planning and strategy Resources: InvestmentNews | Christine Shaw |Voya Financial | Voya Cares | Jessica TumanGuest Bio: Jessica Tuman leads the Voya Cares® Center of Excellence, which serves the special needs community — including those living with disabilities and special needs and their caregivers — offering access to tailored financial wellness and retirement planning solutions. She led the development of the program from the ground up into a strong brand that has been recognized by caregiver.com, Wealth Management magazine, Disability:IN and the Disability Equality Index as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion. Under her leadership, the Voya Cares program has developed into a strong brand and market differentiator for Voya Financial.Jessica brings over 20 years of experience in investment management strategy and solutions. She is committed to helping employers create a more diverse, inclusive and supportive environment for employees with disabilities and their caregivers. To help inform the program, she led groundbreaking propriety thought-leading research with global marketing research firm LRW on caregiving and the effect that it has on individuals and employers that helped raise awareness of and address the unique challenges faced by the special needs community. Jessica led the founding of the CEO Commission for Disability Employment, dedicated to leading the way to an inclusive workforce, and continues as a steering committee member. She also has advocated for the ABLE Act and other legislation that is designed to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities and provide equal opportunity and access to employment, recreation and education.Jessica has appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box, and her writing has been featured in The Street Retirement Daily, U.S. News & World Report, THRIVE GLOBAL, Market Watch, Investment & Wealth Monitor Magazine, Money Management Institute Journal of Investment Advisory Solutions, ThinkAdvisor, Barron's and InvestmentNews. She has authored a white paper on the unique elements of funding a special needs plan.Prior to joining Voya, Jessica worked at SunTrust Bank in Wealth and Investment Management and Deloitte Consulting (Banking and Capital Markets). She has a Bachelors degree in Biochemistry (Hons) from the University of Southampton and a Masters degree in Computation from the University of Manchester in the UK.

When Chip Gerhardt's daughter Anne ran into some issues with Social Security disability benefits, his job as a lobbyist became very personal.

Advocate.  A person who publicly supports a cause of policy.  No matter the path we took to get here, we all ended at the same point: Advocate.  Some of us arrived kicking and screaming.  Others knew we'd be advocates from Day One.  Some of us don our advocacy hats begrudgingly still while others decorate them with sequins.  But we're all advocates.  And today we're going to meet two of the best.  I can't wait for you to meet mother- daughter advocacy superstars, Rachel and Jawanda Mast.  In today's episode we talk all things Advocacy and Self-Advocacy.  Whether you're just starting your advocacy engine or you're far down your advocacy path, I know you'll pick up a few pointers in today's episode!     Meet My Guests:  Jawanda and Rachel Mast  Mother and daughter team Jawanda and Rachel Mast are passionate about the meaningful inclusion of individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities in all aspects of the community and have presented at many conferences. The two of them worked alongside advocates from across the country for over eight years to pass the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act allowing individuals with disabilities to save money in 529 type accounts without jeopardizing benefits. Because of her work on passing the ABLE Act nationally and in Kansas, Rachel became the first person to open a Kansas ABLE Savings Account.   Rachel Mast, who has Down syndrome, is 22 years old and a graduate of Olathe South High School and works as a hostess at the Olive Garden and wants to someday live in a pink house.  Jawanda Mast is a national grassroots advocacy speaker and consultant. Jawanda is married to Jonathan Mast. Along with Rachel they make their home in Olathe, Kansas.  Jawanda says their work is a #laborofloveandconviction. 

Kelly Nelson is the Outreach and Communications Manager for Maryland ABLE. She has worked in the field of disabilities for more than 30 years. She has served in many roles supporting people with disabilities and their families through advocacy, education, and connecting them to vital resources within their community.    She can be reached at knelson@marylandable.org. ABLE to Save Month   August marks the nationally celebrated ABLE to Save Month. ABLE programs nationwide have changed the way people with disabilities and their families participate in the community, build financial wellness and plan for the future by empowering them to save and invest for the added expenses that come with having a disability without losing access to federal means-tested benefits. Learn more about how a Maryland ABLE can benefit you.    What does the ABLE  (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act do?   It gives states the opportunity to develop tax-advantaged savings programs for eligible people with disabilities. These saving programs provide the opportunity for people with disabilities to maintain eligibility for federal and state benefits while saving money to cover qualified disability expenses. For SSI purposes, the first $100,000 saved in ABLE account is disregarded for the purposes of the $2,000 asset limit.       Contributions to ABLE programs are capped by the federal ABLE Act to the federal gift tax exclusion, currently $15,000 per year.    Contributions are accepted by the Maryland ABLE program up to a maximum account value of $500,000, as of December 1, 2018.   ABLE to Work Act - The ABLE to Work Act allows beneficiaries who are employed to contribute an amount equal to their current years gross income (up to a maximum of $12,760 in 2021) each year to their ABLE accounts in addition to the annual standard contribution limit of $15,000.   Keep in mind that, if the beneficiary or their employer is contributing to a retirement plan, including a defined contribution plan (e.g. 401(k)), annuity plan (403(b)), or deferred compensation plan (457(b)) this calendar year, the beneficiary is not eligible to make ABLE to Work contributions.   Information about Maryland's ABLE account program   https://www.marylandable.org/    Maryland ABLE Visa® Prepaid Card   Maryland ABLE account holders can access the funds in their ABLE account to pay for qualified disability expenses that support the beneficiary in his or her health, independence and quality of life.  Account holders can access their funds through easy online account management or they can request the Maryland ABLE Visa® Prepaid Card for a low monthly fee. The prepaid card provides a convenient way to access funds for purchases made online or in the community. It also provides additional features such as setting up card alerts and customized spending for added protection and the ability to sort, filter, and tag ABLE purchases to easily record and track expenses.   Maryland ABLE Resource Network   https://www.ablenrc.org/state-review/maryland/   S.331 - ABLE Age Adjustment Act   https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/331?s=10&r=6   This bill increases from 26 to 46 the age threshold for tax-favored ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts.    Currently, individuals are eligible to save with ABLE accounts only if their qualifying disability was onset before age 26. Enactment of S.331, the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, would increase that to age 46, and would have a huge impact on millions of Americans — including thousands of people who experienced a traumatic brain injury after age 26.   Disclaimer: This podcast is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute endorsement of treatments, individuals, or programs which appear herein. Any external links on the website are provided for the visitor's convenience; once you click on any of these links you are leaving the BIAMD website. BIAMD has no control over and is not responsible for the nature, content, and availability of those sites. 

Welcome to Accessible Housing Matters! In today's episode, I welcome Dante Allen, the Executive Director of CalABLE. Dante is responsible for directing the operations of CalABLE. Prior to joining CalABLE, Dante had a leadership role with the California Department of Public Health's Office of Health Equity where he developed communications strategies to promote the concepts related to the social determinants of health. He also served as a key advisor to the Deputy Director of the Office of Health Equity, the State's senior executive addressing disparities and health inequities. Dante also served in senior communications roles at the Chevron Corporation, the St. Joseph Health System, and Kaiser Permanente, where he served as the President of the Kaiser Permanente Association for Employees with Disabilities Business Resource Group. This group served as a networking, mentoring and advisory group for Kaiser's 150,000 national employees. Listen to find out more about: [00:01 - 06:27] Opening Segment I welcome Dante Allen to the Show Bio Dante talks about CalABLE and the ABLE Act Achieving a Better Life Experience!  The $2000 resource limit in the 80s and SSI The effect of poverty to your health [06:28 - 29:37] How to Save Money for Housing and NOT Lose Your Government Benefits ABLE Act Twenty Years in the Making How to Open a CalABLE Account How to Use Your CalABLE Account Money Why People Want to Save “Anyone can contribute to an ABLE Account.” IRS Gift Tax Exemption Contribute up to $15,000 Dante talks about CalABLE as a game changer People with disabilities can now save money under their own names Are you eligible for an ABLE Account? Support the ABLE Act.  Reach out to your representatives. Dante's road to helping people with disabilities Born with a disability he tried to keep a secret  [29:38 - 32:37] Closing Segment See links below to know more about Dante Allen Final word Tweetable Quote/s: “There are socioeconomic impacts to your health and poverty is a significant one.” - Dante Allen “People with disabilities are among the most financially disenfranchised population in the United States.” - Dante Allen “Living life with a disability is expensive.” - Dante Allen “The fact that there is optimism doesn't mean we won't need to work hard to get there.” - Dante Allen You can connect with CalABLE by calling 833-225-2253 or by visiting the CalABLE website https://www.calable.ca.gov/ More information about the ABLE Act and programs in other states is available at https://www.ablenrc.org/ To learn more, share feedback, or share guest ideas, please visit our website, or contact us on Facebook and Twitter.  Like what you've heard?  Please review us! That helps let other people know about the podcast. Accessible Housing Matters is dedicated to raising awareness about important issues around accessibility and housing, and getting conversations going. I'd love to learn more about what's on your mind, and get your feedback about the show. Contact me directly at stephen@accessiblehousingmatters.com to share your thoughts or arrange a call.

At Fleming & Curti, PLC, we think 529 Plan accounts are a great way to help educate your children and (especially) grandchildren. Coordinating 529 Plan accounts in your estate planning is challenging, and important. There is certainly a big industry of financial planners pushing for you to consider such plans, and we generally approve. But most of the writing about education accounts focuses on selecting among the various options. Less attention focuses on ownership, succession and tax treatment of the plans. Who should own the 529 Plan account you set up for a child or grandchild? Generally, the person who sets it up will be the owner. The Plan may allow a successor owner who can take over on your death. Note, though, that if a parent owns the 529 Plan account, it may interfere with eligibility for some scholarships or student loans. Coordinating 529 Plan accounts with your estate planning means, among other things, setting up a succession of ownership. It may also mean allowing the owner to change beneficiaries if, for instance, one child decides not to attend college. It can also be important to consider how the tax-free growth in a 529 Plan account might disproportionately benefit some heirs. We discuss these -- and other -- considerations (like the relationship between 529 Plan and ABLE Act accounts) in this week's Elder Law Issues podcast episode. Join us for the discussion.

Welcome to Accessible Housing Matters!   In today's episode, I welcome attorney Stephen Dale.  Stephen and I discuss Special Needs Trusts and how they can be beneficial for people with disabilities.  Stephen's law firm has helped countless families achieve control over their lives and live more independently through legal options like special needs trusts.   As a long-time advocate in the disabled community, Stephen will walk us through how we can navigate these tools and find better solutions for our housing challenges. Listen to find out more about:   [00:01 - 07:01] Opening Segment   I welcome Stephen Dale to the show The Dale Law Firm Focusing on the quality of life What is a special needs trust? Third-party trust Self-settled trust   [07:02 - 21:16] The Special Needs Trust   Benefits of having special needs trust Trustees having the power to use the money The difference between revocable living trust and special needs trust The government couldn't take the money upon death How the special needs trust helped in housing accessibility Stephen shares some examples    [21:17 - 27:41]  The ABLE Act    Allows a person of disability to save their own funds without losing government benefits Belongs to the beneficiary, not the trustee  How these vehicles are not just for savings  Mode of distribution Stephen talks about the big issues for people on SSI around housing Stephen shares how many families they help with special needs trust   [27:42 - 29:59] Closing Segment   See links below to know more about Stephen Dale Final words Tweetable Quote/s: “The word ‘simple' and ‘disability' are two words that don't go together. The ABLE Act and the Special Needs Trust are neither good nor evil...they are just tools.” - Stephen Dale You can connect with Stephen Dale through YouTube, or you can visit www.DaleLawFirm.com and www.SpecialNeedsAlliance.org. Check out his videos about Special Needs Trust, Prop 19, and much more on www.AchievingIndependence.com.  To learn more, share feedback, or share guest ideas, please visit our website, or contact us on Facebook and Twitter.    Like what you've heard?  Please review us! That helps let other people know about the podcast.   Accessible Housing Matters is dedicated to raising awareness about important issues around accessibility and housing, and getting conversations going. I'd love to learn more about what's on your mind, and get your feedback about the show. Contact me directly at stephen@accessiblehousingmatters.com to share your thoughts or arrange a call.

The first show of Accessibility is Home podcast was originally recorded in July 2020, for the 30th anniversary of the ADA.  The listener will get a brief overview of the ADA and what portions relate to housing. More importantly a discussion about creating a strategy you should between the employment that the ADA protects from discrimination and seeking housing assistance. A discussion about the ABLE Act account, disability trusts, and other resources to buy a home. Finally, why it is so important to have a home.      Don't forget to check out my how-to book on buying and modifying a home to be wheelchair accessible on Amazon called: My Blue Front Door.  Want more right now? Check out my website that has more episodes and blog articles found at www. horizontalhouses.com  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MyBlueFrontDoor)

This episode of the Accessibility Is Home podcast, continues the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the ADA (July 2020) by looking at other laws that have been passed after the original passing of the historical law.  The ABLE Act is discussed in greater detail and how it can assist in saving for a home.  The Supreme Court case that was passed five years after the ADA in 1990, Olmstead, is discussed as the first step of deinstitutionalizing people with disabilities and put focus that housing and community services must be provided. Without the supreme court case, accessible housing may not have ever existed. Finally, a discussion about the need to pass the Disability Integration Act as the next law that could bridge the gap by forcing insurance companies to pay fo long-term care in the home, and not a medical facility, and the need for states to increase affordable and accessible housing.    Want more? Check out my new website:     https://www.horizontalhouses.com/ Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MyBlueFrontDoor)

ABLE accounts are tax-advantaged savings and investment accounts for individuals with disabilities. They were created as a result of the passage of the Stephen Beck Jr., Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014, better known as the ABLE Act. Resources for Able account: https://www.ablenrc.org/ If you would like to follow us on social media or our website, just click the links below. Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTfiE1yHE2v9rktymo4GuHg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autismmomandtravel/ Website: www.autismmomandtravel.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/grascia/support

If you're anything like us, then the thought of your child's financial future might be a little (okay a LOT) scary. But it doesn't have to be, thanks to Catherine Beck and the MANY parents who advocated for The ABLE Act for over 10 years before it was finally passed into Congress. The ABLE Act ensures that people with disabilities can save money in a tax advantage account for necessary supports such as transportation, education, therapy, assistive technology, and more. Did you know that prior to the act's passing, individuals with disabilities couldn't save more than $2,000 in their name without losing their other benefits? We're so grateful for the many people that made this act happen, and especially Catherine Beck. She's here today to discuss what the ABLE accounts mean for our children and how the ABLE Act made history in Congress (in more ways than one). __ Click here for more information about the ABLE Act. LET'S CHAT Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com with your questions and Good News for future episodes. HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com for more information! CHECK OUT HEATHER'S NEW BOOK Preorder “Different, A Great Thing To Be” by Heather Avis --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theluckyfewpod/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theluckyfewpod/support

What are UTMA, 529 and ABLE? And which is better for your situation? The difference can be confusing. How to make a gift, but not cause other problems because of the recipient's youth, immaturity or limitations? Three common mechanisms are the topic of this podcast episode. We talk about (among other things): UTMA -- the Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (a state law, adopted in Arizona and 48 other states -- this may be the year that South Carolina joins the rest of the states). §529 (education) accounts -- a federal tax-favored way to set money aside for future college education costs (and some other expenditures). Though they are based on federal tax law, most states have created 529 programs in accordance with that law. ABLE Act accounts -- another federal tax law that encourages states to set up specialized investment alternatives. This time, though, the intended beneficiaries are people with disabilities -- regardless of age (though their disability must have existed before they reached age 26). Join us for a discussion of UTMA, 529 and ABLE. We hope to break down the jargon and clarify the differences.

Nationally recognized Special Needs Trust expert, financial planner, and disability rights advocate Peter Wall from True Link Financial will provide an overview of Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act. ABLE accounts provide a fantastic planning tool and promote the independence of loved ones with disabilities. As parents of children with disabilities age, options for their loved one's success and future becomes crucial. Helping your loved one achieve their short and long-term goals as well as meet their needs is critical. While an ABLE account isn't a panacea, it is certainly a fantastic new option. Join me and Mr. Wall as we discuss all things ABLE as well as the basics of financial planning for a person with a disability and how to incorporate ABLE accounts into those plans.

When a Dad wanted to save money for his daughter with a disability and realized things weren't fair, he set out to change the law. And thus the ABLE Act was born, giving people with disabilities the ability to save money without losing their Medicaid or Social Security eligibility. Today we talk to a Wisconsin Mom who has made it her life's work to answer your ABLE questions and take the confusion out of how to set up an account, while also helping you understand how ABLE can open up doors to a fantastic future! "As a Financial Advisor in Wisconsin who specializes in helping individuals with disabilities, and/or parents of those with special needs to plan, the ABLE Accounts have been a beneficial tool.   I have a personal connection to my professional specialty.  I have three girls, and my youngest Emily has Down syndrome.   I worked in the Financial Services industry for 10 years prior to her birth.  Although she was born in 2011, several years before the ABLE Accounts became available, I knew that I wanted to change the trajectory of my career as an Advisor to focus on families like mine. " - Kathleen Oberneder, ChSNC®More about Kathleen: https://www.crescendowm.com/team/kathleen-obernederReach Kathleen here: info@crescendowm.com The ABLE National Resource Center: https://www.ablenrc.org/ABLE Resources in Wisconsin: https://arcwi.org/2018/03/12/learn-need-know-opening-able-account-special-needs-trust-wisconsin/Kathleen's disclosure information: Securities offered through J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. (JWC) Member FINRA/SIPC..Advisory services offered through J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. (JWCA). Crescendo Wealth Management, LLC and JWC/JWCA are unaffiliated entities. J.W. Cole Financial Representatives do not accept orders and /or instructions regarding your account by e-mail, voice mail, fax or any alternative method. For a copy of JWC's Form CRS please visit HERE. For a copy of JWC's Disclosure Supplement please visit HERE. By following the link, you consent to the receipt of the Form CRS electronically. For a copy of JWCA's Form CRS please visit Thank You to Old National Bank This podcast episode has been brought to you by Old National Bank - a Leading Disability Employer. Support the show (https://arcwi.org/donate/)

Join us for a discussion about ABLE accounts with Sarah Kirkpatrick.If you're dependent on SSI, at this time you are limited to less than $2,000 in significant assets and savings, but we all know that costs sometimes greatly exceed that relatively low limit, which is where the ABLE Act of 2014 comes in!Learn about these useful tools to help protect your family long into the future!Visit Dan & Sarah's website here - http://www.blauwkirkpatricklaw.com/Check out our Facebook Page and Group for more information!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/NLAWKI)

He is a Grammy-nominated multi-platinum hit songwriter, producer, artist, executive, and entrepreneur who has been on the charts for 25 years. His active discography includes P!nk, Cher, Sting, John Legend, Take That, Kelly Rowland, Hall & Oates, Jessica Simpson, Martina McBride, Celine Dion, among others, and has written numerous Top 10 hits around the globe and achieved sales of over 125 million albums. Beginning as an A&M artist in 1994, after two solo albums, his ambition helped him pivot towards writing, producing, and entrepreneurialism. In 2001, he founded Stealth Entertainment, a talent development company with a special focus on brand partnerships. Over the years, Mann’s ability to discover promise in talent early ranges from Oscar-winner Emma Stone to hitmakers Teddy Geiger, John Ryan, Supah Mario and Christian Medice, to Tik Tok royalty Dixie and Charli D’Amelio. EMI acquired Stealth in 2007 and he was soon after appointed to EMI’s Board and thereafter President of International/Global Artist Management, overseeing EMI’s rosters in over 34 countries championing the careers of such artists like David Guetta, Pablo Alboran, Robyn, Zoe, Helene Fischer, Tiziano Ferro, and many others. In 2010, he was appointed President of Creative-BMG North America before becoming CEO of Green & Bloom/Topline the following year (a catalog that boasts of 4,000 copyrights that include artists like Drake, Tory Lanez, Lovelytheband, Travis Scott, John Legend, Drake, Tiesto and more). In 2012, he founded Manncom Creative Partners, a management company that has consulted numerous major brands and represents independent-minded (often digital focused) creative talents like Alex Aiono, Christian Medice, Charli D’Amelio, Dixie D’Amelio, Kid Sistr, Veronica Ferraro, among others. He is a national board member of Autism Speaks serving on the Advocacy, Strategic and Digital Committees, co-founder of the Rema Hort Mann Foundation, and was an elected Governor of Songwriters in New York for the National Academy of Arts & Sciences (Grammys). In 2007, he helped draft the Autism Policy for the Obama/Biden Presidential campaign and later had the honor of watching his oldest son, Jasper, receive the first pen in the Oval Office from President Obama after he signed H.R. 2005, the Combating Autism Reauthorization Act in 2011. In December 2013, his family was presented The Champion Award at The Winter Ball at the Met by friend Senator Bob Casey (PA), an original sponsor of the ABLE Act. He resides in Connecticut and is a proud husband and father of four children. And The Writer Is… Billy Mann!This episode is sponsored by SESAC.Art: Michael Richey White See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Don't burn the day had the opportunity to speak with Doug Jackson deputy director of The stable account never before has it been easier for people with disabilities to be able to save money .Mr. Jackson walks Don't burn the day of listeners through the process of how to set up a stable account in what it can be used for as well as many other important topics surrounding stable accounts. If you would like more information about able Act and stable accounts You can go to www.stableaccount.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app · Charity Promotion: BallotReady: The goal of this initiative is to increase voter education and encourage your listeners to get the vote out during the 2020 General Election this November. https://www.ballotready.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dbtd/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dbtd/support

My view on how the USA treats it's disability community for more information about the Able Act please visit https://www.ablenrc.org/ This site has info for the entire nation --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dontburntheday/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dontburntheday/support

ABLE Act Q&A – Host Rick Knight by Rick Knight

In 2014, President Obama signed into law the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act, better known as ABLE. The ABLE Act allows for people with disabilities to save money without disrupting their benefits. On Episode 5 of Focus on the Future, host Allycia Wolff chats with Katie McDermott about ABLE Accounts. Katie is the Self-Advocate Associate at The Arc Minnesota. In their conversation, they talk about how ABLE can keep you financially secure and living the life that you choose.About ABLEThe Achieving a Better Life Experience Act was signed into law in 2014 by President Obama after receiving broad support. ABLE accounts allow people with disabilities to save up to $15,000 per year, or $100,000 throughout a lifetime, without disrupting benefits. ABLE funds can be used in any way that promotes quality of life for people with disabilities. Learn more at savewithable.com.Resources mentioned in this episodeThe Arc Minnesota's webinar, "Understanding Trusts & ABLE Accounts" is available at https://youtu.be/gNjL55XwQfw.About Focus on the FutureYou can find more information about Focus on the Future at arcminnesota.org/podcast. If Episode 5 inspired a question for an Arc Advocate, call The Arc Minnesota at 833.450.1494.Focus on the Future is a podcast for caregivers and families supporting people with disabilities. In each episode, a conversation about the journey of discovering our best life and how to achieve it. While exploring legal, financial, and quality of life structures, Focus on the Future aims to get back to what matters most: living a fulfilling and meaningful life that is defined by each individual person.Support the show (http://www.arcminnesota.org/podcast)

In 2014, the federal government allowed states to establish ABLE Act accounts. Do you understand who they are for and when you might want to explore the idea further? In this week's podcast episode, we discuss ABLE Act accounts in Arizona. The accounts were first permitted under the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2014, and Arizona's version was established in 2018. We've also written about ABLE Act accounts in our weekly newsletter. You can read more on the subject -- even while listening to our podcast.

This Week on The Special Chronicles Show, Episode 341, Daniel Smrokowski sits down with Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs at the Special Olympics Illinois 2019 Summer Games at Illinois State University in Normal, IL. Tune in as Daniel and Treasurer Frerichs discuss all things Illinois ABLE Act! Illinois ABLE accounts make it possible for people … Continue reading SCP341: Illinois ABLE Act

ACB supports new ABLE Act; meet Ron Brooks - the person, the transportation professional, and the chair of the ACB Board of Publications and the ACB Transportation Committee; Voices from Around the World with Sandra Sermons, ACB International Relations Committee chair

ACB supports new ABLE Act; meet Ron Brooks - the person, the transportation professional, and the chair of the ACB Board of Publications and the ACB Transportation Committee; Voices from Around the World with Sandra Sermons, ACB International Relations Committee chair

Host Rick Explains the ABLE Act by Rick Knight

Hello and welcome to Day in Washington, your disability policy podcast. I’m your host Day Al-Mohamed working to make sure you stay informed.  This is your Disability Report for the week of February 19, 2019. Housing/International On January 25th, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released a landmark decision in S.A. v. Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation.  In this case, the housing authority wanted to take into account the S.A.’s Henson Trust. For those of you who may not know, Henson Trusts in Canada are like our ABLE Accounts. Ours are tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families. They’re still pretty new here as the ABLE Act only just passed in 2014. It’s based on the idea that millions of people with disabilities and their families depend on a wide variety of public benefits for income, health care and food and housing assistance. Eligibility for many of these public benefits require meeting a means or resource test that stops people from building any savings for accessible housing, transportation, assistive technology etc. So the Supreme Court of Canada agreed that Henson Trusts should NOT be considered an asset by the housing authority, allowing Canadian citizens to receive a housing subsidy for accessible housing without bankrupting themselves. http://www.ccdonline.ca/en/humanrights/litigation/media-advisory-25Jan2019 Employment In February, the Kessler Foundation and University of New Hampshire released the nTIDE Report focusing on disability employment. In the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Jobs Report, employment for working-age people with disabilities decreased slightly from 29.9 percent in January 2018 to 29.8 percent in January 2019. For working-age people without disabilities, employment increased from 72.7 percent in January 2018 to 73.6 percent in January 2019. But what is perhaps a bit more disturbing is the labor force participation rate for working-age people. The labor force participation rate is the percentage of the population that is working or actively looking for work. Employment rates show people who are working and/or not working. This shows those who are still trying to be employed and those who have given up and no longer in the workforce. For people with disabilities, it was 33 percent in January 2018 and remained at the same level (33 percent) in January 2019. So basically, 67% of people with disabilities are not even participating in the system. Only 33% are in the workforce at all. And that number hasn’t changed. Now lets compare it to working-age people without disabilities, their labor force participation rate increased from 76.1 percent in Jan. 2018 to 76.9 percent in January 2019. https://iod.unh.edu/article/2019/02/ntide-january-2019-jobs-report-job-numbers-hold-steady-americans-disabilities Culture February brings some great news by way of disability culture. New Jersey becomes second state to require schools to teach LGBT and disability-inclusive material. Children in the New Jersey school system will be exposed to "the political, economic, and social contributions of persons with disabilities”. While the focus of the discussion has been primarily on LGBTQ history, having disability included is a big win. California already has such a law in place. Here’s hoping those textbooks get updated with some great suggestions (Beyond Helen Keller and Franklin Delano Roosevelt). I for one, would love to see some people of color with disabilities and their contributions highlighted. https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/01/us/new-jersey-lgbt-disability-curriculum-trnd/index.html Transportation What most wheelchair users with disability know is that only a quarter of NYC subway stations have elevators. They are also aware that many many of the elevators end up out of service with little to no warning and poor information as to when they will be repaired. In January, a young mother, Malaysia Goodson,

In this episode, Dr. Hackie Reitman speaks with Sara Hart Weir, President of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS). The National Down Syndrome Society is the leading human rights organization for all individuals with Down syndrome. NDSS provides state-of-the-art, comprehensive programming to all individuals with Down syndrome and their families with four main areas of programming which include: the National Advocacy & Policy Center, the National Buddy Walk® Program, Community Outreach and Resources and Public Awareness. Sara discusses the NDSS, the growth of Down syndrome acceptance, the work her organization has done to get the ABLE Act passed, and common misunderstandings of the condition. For more on the NDSS, visit www.ndss.org. Follow Different Brains on social media: https://twitter.com/diffbrains https://www.facebook.com/different.brains/ Check out more episodes of Exploring Different Brains! http://differentbrains.com/category/edb/

Michael Morris, founder and executive director of National Disability Institute, is a former legal counsel to the US Senate Subcommittee on Disability Policy and is a key architect of the ABLE Act. He serves as a subject matter expert on financial inclusion and poverty reduction concerning people with disabilities to the FDIC, IRS, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, National Council on Disability and multiple state ABLE programs.

What is the ABLE act and how can it benefit my family? How does it differ from a special needs trust? Who is eligible? Kathryn J. Bryan, Ph.D., of Skylight Financial Group, will help attendees understand the ABLE act, its rules, regulations and who is eligible. She will explain why a family would want to set up an ABLE account and how it can provide funds needed for qualified disability expenses such as education, housing, transportation, employment training, health and personal/financial services, without disqualifying your child from SSI, SSDI, or Medicaid. Dr. Bryan will also address how an ABLE account can fit into the overall planning for your child's future.

Blind Abilities Presents: Parnell Diggs the Director of Government Affairs, National Federation of the Blind. Pete Lane and Jeff Thompson chat with Parnell about the ABEL Act, which is an acronym, Achieving a Better Life Experience, and about Airline Entertainment accessibility. Pete Lane is retired from the IRS and together Parnell and Pete walk us through the benefits of the ABLE Act and some of the legislation happening today pertaining to the ABLE Act as well as other issues having implications on living the life you want. You can find out more about the NFB on the web and keep up with all the latest activity the National Federation of the Blind is doing to improve opportunities and outcomes. wwwNFB.org   For more podcast with a Blindness perspective go to www.BlindAbilities.com Follow us on Twitter @BlindAbilities Send us an email Get the Free Blind Abilities App from the App Store.

WELCOME TO AMCPRESS AND CO We are the #1 disabled satirical news program  in the world (67,000 and Counting) that provides uncensored news on numerous topics worldwide.  On Tonight's episode: We ransack Trump's antics at the debate then we discussing more news relating to the ABLE ACT. Our final topic of the night deals with Walt Disney Company is now placing a bid on Twitter.  We are now on ITUNES. Subscribe to us through there.  Want to connect with us? Seek us out on facebook under AMCPRESS&CO, We are also gaining new correspondents. fancy being one? We know you want too, if you do: Tweet us, Message us on Facebook you will get a response. Also did we mention, we're doing a bit of renovating to the website? in the meantime you can find us at: www.amcpress.wordpress.com. We are aiming to be listener supported, we have a PATERON! where you can donate to us for as little as $1.00.  https://www.patreon.com/AMCPRESSANDCO. * Some Media  (sound effects, news clips and other sounds. etc) is protected by Fair Use. Beginning theme song is composed by Redhood & Alison and is owned by AMCPress&Co Digital Entertainment. All rights Reserved.© No copyright infringement intended**

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton has represented Washington, D.C. for 25 years, but her responsibilities are different than those of other representatives. Because Washington, D.C. is not a state, she doesn’t have a vote on the House floor. This would seem to make her job more challenging than it is for other representatives but she has risen above this limitation time and again, finding creative ways to demonstrate the importance of legislation that matters most to her district. She shares some of those stories in our discussion. Congresswoman Norton was born and raised in D.C. during a time when schools and restaurants were segregated. She was one of the only African-American women at Antioch College, one of the only women at Yale law school, and she has fought for civil rights throughout her life. She is inspired by stories about her great-grandfather – a slave who escaped to D.C. and was able to thrive as the capital city grew. She is a loving mother and grandmother who describes herself as a “type A – oldest child."     Listen to the podcast to hear Congresswomen Norton discuss:  Why D.C. residents pay the highest Federal taxes per capita, but have no vote in the House or Senate The complicated legislative process that must happen in order for D.C. to become a state and gain full representation in Congress. How the National Rifle Association (NRA) was able to stop that process in 2009. The notion that the first born comes into the world and doesn’t have role models, so she strikes out on her own. (Hint: Eleanor was first born!) Encouraging young women to look at others who have achieved great things such as Harriet Tubman. See the link to her biography below.  Eleanor's biography,“Fire in my Soul,” that tells the story of how her great-grandfather, Richard Holmes, escaped from slavery and thrived in Washington, D.C. How Richard Holmes avoided being captured and how that taught Eleanor the value of thinking and planning ahead Civil Rights progress and the work that remains Legislation championed by the bipartisan Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus  The Able Act which helps disabled people to engage in banking and saving, and helps move them toward independence Founding the Caucus on Black Men and Boys with Representative Danny Davis and bringing Trayvon Martin's parents to the Hill to testify The connection between the loss of stable manufacturing jobs and the breakdown of the family in African-American communities The effect of 70% of children in African-American communities being raised by a single mother Her thoughts on the first African-American President and the possibility of the first women President of the United States Ways to effect change even when your political party is not in power Cultivating a relationship, a friendship really, with the Republican Speaker of the House, Newt Gingrich, and how that kept D.C. open during government shutdowns Revitalizing areas of D.C. in ways that don't displace residents Getting in exercise during her busy day The joys of spending time with her grandsons Enjoying D.C.'s green spaces including Theodore Roosevelt Island, Rock Creek Park, The Mall, Dupont Park, and Kenilworth Park  Lunchtime Music on the Mall, an initiative to encourage Federal employees and others to use the Mall during the day Quotes from Congresswomen Eleanor Homes Norton   “If you sit around thinking about how difficult something is instead of how to go about doing it, even if incrementally, you just won’t get there.”   “Read about the lives of people who accomplished great things under great duress.”   “You’ve got to understand the progress you’ve made, but any satisfaction with it is deadly, and will keep you from moving forward.”   Contact Lisa at Lisa@EverBetterU.com

We are the #1 disabled satirical news program  in the world (65,000 and Counting) that provides uncensored news on numerous topics worldwide.   AMCPress & Co is the brainchild of Redhood and Alison.  Johnnie is our resident Tech Wizard. Redhood is our resident international news satirist along with Alison who is the feeder of jokes and frank opinions.  Tonight's episode: We are ransacking Trump's latest antics.. We then discuss more news that relates to the ABLE Accounts and ABLE Act. Then we ransack how a man can sue God.. We are serious about it... Our final topic of the night relates to new programs for people who have Autism. This is an awesome news! AMCPress & Co is also apart of the Uncensored Radio Network on Blog Talk Radio. You can find out more about Uncensored Radio at https://www.facebook.com/UncensoredTalk/timeline. Check out our new website at amcpressandco.com. ** Some Media  (sound effects, news clips and other sounds. etc) is protected by Fair Use. Beginning theme song is composed by Redhood & Alison and is owned by AMCPress&Co Digital Entertainment. All rights Reserved.©  No copyright infringement intended**

We are the #1 disabled satirical news program  in the world (65,000 and Counting) that provides uncensored news on numerous topics worldwide.   AMCPress & Co is the brainchild of Redhood and Alison.  Johnnie is our resident Tech Wizard. Redhood is our resident international news satirist along with Alison who is the feeder of jokes and frank opinions.  Tonight's episode: We are discussing how their is more news about the ABLE act. Our next subject we tackle how Facebook is now considering have a Facebook tip jar. Our next topic we talk about how Amazon is now competing with Netflix. Our final topic of the night is about Uber is becoming more accessible for people with disabilities. AMCPress & Co is also apart of the Uncensored Radio Network on Blog Talk Radio. You can find out more about Uncensored Radio at https://www.facebook.com/UncensoredTalk/timeline. Check out our new website at amcpressandco.com. ** Some Media  (sound effects, news clips and other sounds. etc) is protected by Fair Use. Beginning theme song is composed by Redhood & Alison and is owned by AMCPress&Co Digital Entertainment. All rights Reserved.©  No copyright infringement intended**

We are the #1 disabled satirical news program  in the world (65,000 and Counting) that provides uncensored news on numerous topics worldwide.   AMCPress & Co is the brainchild of Redhood and Alison.  Johnnie is our resident Tech Wizard. Redhood is our resident international news satirist along with Alison who is the feeder of jokes and frank opinions.  Tonight's episode: Our first topic relates to how a bear went into Space many years ago. Our next topic relates to the ABLE Act. Our last topic of the night deals with latest news that relates to Facebook  is trying to protect you from imposters. AMCPress & Co is also apart of the Uncensored Radio Network on Blog Talk Radio. You can find out more about Uncensored Radio at https://www.facebook.com/UncensoredTalk/timeline. Check out our new website at amcpressandco.com.     ** Some Media  (sound effects, news clips and other sounds. etc) is protected by Fair Use. Beginning theme song is composed by Redhood & Alison and is owned by AMCPress&Co Digital Entertainment. All rights Reserved.©  No copyright infringement intended**

Rep. Christine Kilduff, D-University Place.

Bryan and Brian discussed strategies to be able to receive the long-term care you need, while preserving a portion of your estate through Medicaid spend down. Of course, the best course of action to be able to preserve your entire estate is planning before the need for long-term care arises. They also discussed the ABLE Act that was recently passed by Congress to help save money for this kind of care, similar in some ways to a 529 plan.

We are the #1 disabled satirical news program in the world (65,000 and Counting) that provides uncensored news on numerous topics worldwide. AMCPress & Co is the brainchild of Redhood and Alison. Johnnie is our resident Tech Wizard. Redhood is our resident international news satirist along with Alison who is the feeder of jokes and frank opinions. Tonight's episode: we will be looking back on topics which we discussed in prior episodes along with few new topics and updates such as the fall of Trump and an update that relates to the ABLE Act. We will then touch on our favorite topics we discussed in prior episodes. AMCPress & Co is also apart of the Uncensored Radio Network on Blog Talk Radio. You can find out more about Uncensored Radio at http://myuncensoredradio.com/. Find all of our links at http://itsmyurls.com/amcpress. ** Some Media (sound effects, news clips and other sounds. etc) is protected by Fair Use. Beginning theme song is composed by Redhood & Alison and is owned by AMCPress&Co Digital Entertainment. All rights Reserved.© No copyright infringement intended**

Joyce welcomes Sara Hart Weir, president of the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS).Under Weir's leadership, since December 2014, NDSS was at the forefront of the passage of the landmark and historical Stephen Beck Jr. Achieving A Better Life Experience (ABLE), Act, which will create tax free savings accounts for people with Down syndrome and other disabilities. For Weir, the advocacy surrounding the ABLE Act was a civil rights issue, as for the first-time ever, it puts a stake in the ground that individuals with disabilities can save money for the future, work, all while remaining on the necessary benefits that the Down syndrome community relies on.

Day in Washington #Disability #Policy Podcast. Update on the #ABLEAct and Crabs in a Barrel. Did we sacrifice #disability community solidarity and the good of the many for the good of the few? http://dayinwashington.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Able-Act-Update-and-Crabs-in-a-Barre.mp3 Crabs in a Barrel by Ka-Son Reeves Audio File: http://dayinwashington.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Able-Act-Update-and-Crabs-in-a-Barre.mp3 TRANSCRIPT: Hello and welcome to Day in Washington, your disability policy podcast. I'm your host Day Al-Mohamed working to make sure you stay informed. Today, I want to give a bit of an update on the Able Act. The ABLE Act was signed into law by President Obama on December 3rd, 2014. When Able accounts first came out, I'll admit, from a policy standpoint, I was pretty excited. I even did a video Day in Washington about it. Let me give you the quick details: ABLE Act savings accounts would basically allow people with disabilities (and their families), for perhaps the first time, to be able to save money for things they might need without risking their benefits, including health care. Things like, saving for school, or an accessible van (which let me tell, you I only learned recently how expensive those are), additional personal care services, or assistive technology.among other things. You see, public benefits like Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI), and Medicaid for example require you prove that you're poor. Basically, you can't have more than $2,000 and that isn't just cash, that is any asset or item of value. I still remember a young man I met during rehab. God, he couldn't have been more than 19. He cried over the fact he had to give up his classic car. It was the one thing in his life that was his. He'd rebuilt it from scratch, piece by piece. And now, to get access to a surgery he needed and additional care for his diminishing eyesight, he had to sell it. But, lets get back to the Able accounts. Now, people with disabilities and their families can have these savings accounts, which aren't too different from the tax-exempt college savings accounts that you may be familiar with. Up to $14,000 can be deposited into the account per year up to a total of $100,000 before the individual loses some of their SSI. Another key advantage of the ABLE Act is that people with disabilities need never fear that they would lose their Medicaid. For many, that is the only way they can afford their health and personal care services. So now, let me get to the compromises. Although the monetary limitations mentioned above are also compromises, the largest and the compromise that bothers me the most, is the fact that the ABLE act limits its eligibility to people with significant disabilities who got their disability before turning 26. As of March, more than half of the states are now starting to put regulations in place to create these accounts. Which is good news. I have to admit some disappointment that the Able Act will not do everything that we all once hoped. In a world where X percentage of families with a member with a disability live in poverty, we already see growing economic disparities. As it stands, this bill would seem to benefit mostly those who can afford to use these accounts. Also, although the age limit may be helpful for individuals who are born with disabilities, there are many who acquire significant disabilities after 26 that can have devastating effects on their families and their children. And now, this option is no longer available to them. I understand that this bill had and still has an expensive price tag and decisions had to be made. But this disturbs me in that I wonder if we are sacrificing one part of the community for another. When it came to ENDA, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act, and there was a push to remove Trans individuals from the protection of the legislation,

We are satirical news source which provides  uncensored news on numerous topics from around the world. We ransack political figures butcher them to size while keeping a keen eye on current news and events.   AMCPress & Co is the brainchild of Redhood and Alison.  Johnnie is our resident  Techie Wizard. Redhood is our resident international news satirist along with Alison who is the feeder of jokes and frank opinions. Tonight we're ransacking topics which consists of how a pre-teen is kicked off of Facebook and how the ABLE Act will help people with disabilities.Then we will be ransacking how someone can invent a creepy talking pillow and how Net Neutrality isn't really over.  AMCPress & Co is also apart of the Uncensored Radio Network on Blog Talk Radio. You can find out more about Uncensored Radio at http://myuncensoredradio.com/. ** Some Media  (sound effects, news clips and other sounds. etc) is protected by Fair Use.  Beginning theme song is composed by Redhood & Alison and is owned by AMCPress &Co Digital Entertainment. All rights Reserved.  No copyright infringement intended**Find all of our links at http://itsmyurls.com/amcpress.