ABLE today Background

The mission of ABLE today is to advance financial empowerment for people with disabilities by increasing the awareness of ABLE accounts. ABLE today supports national outreach for ABLE programs, directly engages the disability community, and provides resources on ABLE accounts. By directly connecting with the disability community, ABLE today can educate self-advocates and provide families with the financial planning supports they may need to ensure that their child with a disability can lead a full, financially independent life. An ABLE account is a tax-advantaged savings and investment account that empowers people with Down syndrome and other disabilities to save money without losing eligibility to disability benefits. ABLE account funds can be used for every day expenses as well as used to save for the future. For more information, please visit www.abletoday.org.

Mark Raymond Jr., NATIONAL OUTREACH LEAD

Mark Raymond, Jr. is the CEO & Founder of The Split Second Foundation, an organization committed to breaking barriers for people with disabilities. Mark's life changed in a split second when a tragic accident left him a C-5 quadriplegic. That tick of the clock will forever influence who he is, pushing him to advocate for others.

Mark has a deep-rooted history of serving the community. From renaming historic streets and landmarks in New Orleans to creating a more accessible and robust rehabilitative health infrastructure in the Gulf South, Mark strives for the advancement of those most disadvantaged.

From 2022-2024, Mark served as the Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Regional Transit Authority in New Orleans.

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