Five things to know about saving with WVABLE – Fifth Anniversary special event webinar February 9, 2023
WVABLE Savings Program Overview
WVABLE Workshop #1: Enrollment Walkthrough
This workshop starts off with a brief overview of the WVABLE savings program followed by a step by step walkthrough of enrolling in a WVABLE STABLE Account. This session primarily focuses on enrollment for an Authorized Legal Representative and also includes enrollment instructions for the individual beneficiary, and the option of opening multiple accounts by an organization. We share tips on how to make the enrollment process as smooth as possible and Q&Q is included at the end.
Presenters: Roxanne Clay, WVABLE Director & Thomas Hatch, STABLE Accounts Operations Manager
WVABLE Workshop #2: How to Use your STABLE Account
This workshop starts off with a brief overview of the WVABLE savings program followed by a walkthrough of the online dashboard – attendees learn how to make contributions and withdrawals, how to add a bank account for making electronic transfers, and additional features and tips are shared that help to make using your online account easy. Q&A is included at the end.
Presenters: Roxanne Clay, WVABLE Director & Thomas Hatch, STABLE Accounts Operations Manager
WVABLE Workshop #3: Expanding the Availability of STABLE Accounts through Organizations and Entities – Entities as Authorized Legal Representatives
This webinar is designed for the non-profit or for-profit business, agency or organization that will serve as an Entity Authorized Legal Representative (ALR) for multiple WVABLE account holders. This workshop includes: 1) a brief overview of WVABLE STABLE program basics, 2) a review of the processes and procedures necessary to designate an Entity ALR, 3) a review of the methods for opening and managing new STABLE Accounts, and 4) review of the reporting features available to Entity ALRs. Q&A is included at the end.
Presenters: Roxanne Clay, WVABLE Director & Thomas Hatch, STABLE Accounts Operations Manager
WVABLE Workshop #4: EmployABLE: Employment & Savings Opportunities for Individuals with a Disability
In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), our team of experts shared insights on the importance of employment for people with disabilities to include: how individuals with disabilities, including those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), can benefit from employment, what services and programs are available to help persons with a disability prepare for and achieve employment, and how employed West Virginians with a disability can save and invest with WVABLE while protecting eligibility for critical public benefits.
Panelists include:
- Roxanne Clay, WVABLE
- Steve Wiseman, WV Developmental Disabilities Council (WVDDC)
- Jennifer Tenney, WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED)
- Rich Ward, WV Division of Rehabilitation Services (WVDRS)
- Travis Kline, Job Squad, Inc.