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MiABLE Upper Peninsula roadshow

July 22

MiABLE to hold first Upper Peninsula roadshow event
for people with disabilities and their families

Highlights local partnerships to boost financial
opportunities for people with disabilities,
including an estimated 4,500 Yoopers

 

WHEN:

10 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025 (Media encouraged to arrive by 9:45 a.m.)

 

WHERE:

Lost Creek (an independent living facility), 200 Lost Creek Drive, Marquette

 

WHO:

  • R. Scott de Varona, MiABLE Program Director
  • Julie Shaw, Executive Director, SAIL Disability Network of the Upper Peninsula (UP SAIL)
  • Troy Connors, MiABLE account owner and Special Olympian
  • Caitlin Connors, MiABLE account owner and Special Olympian

WHAT:

MiABLE, the Michigan Department of Treasury’s disability savings program, will make its first Upper Peninsula stop July 22 on a statewide roadshow and enrollment awareness campaign. Hosted by UP SAIL, the event comes just days before the 35th anniversary of the signing into law of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990. The historic civil rights law protects the rights of people with disabilities. Tuesday’s event provides a valuable opportunity for individuals with disabilities, their families and advocates to learn about and enroll in the MiABLE savings program. MiABLE enables individuals with disabilities to save money without impacting eligibility for critical assistance programs. Attendees will gain insights from account owners and experts on the benefits of MiABLE and the financial empowerment it offers.

 

WHY:

This event is part of MiABLE’s outreach initiative to raise awareness and increase program enrollment, including among an estimated 4,500 U.P. residents. By bringing these sessions to communities across Michigan, MiABLE empowers individuals with disabilities and their families with the tools they need for financial security and independence.

Media opportunities:

  • Interviews with MiABLE account owners and disability advocates.
  • Insights from financial and policy experts on how MiABLE works.
  • Personal stories on how MiABLE is making a difference in people’s lives.

About MiABLE:

MiABLE is a program administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury designed to help individuals with disabilities and their families save for future expenses without losing access to essential benefits like Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). For more information, visit MiABLE.

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