The Hawaii ABLE Savings Program helps people with qualifying disabilities save money without losing their government benefits! The State Council on Developmental Disabilities wants to share information on their programs with the community.

To be eligible for the Hawaii Able Savings Program:

• Have a disability or blindness that developed before the age of 26 that will last, or has lasted at least a year;
• Be a U.S. citizen; and
• Confirm one of the following:
• Are eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) because of a disability;
• Experience blindness as determined by the Social Security Act; or
• Can produce a signed diagnosis from a licensed physician if requested[1].

Presented by Daintry Bartoldus and Fabiola Hashem, this program will educate qualifying patrons on opportunities to save money through the Hawaii ABLE Savings Program, as well as help patrons enroll if they so wish. Laptops and writing utensils will be provided.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, service, or activity should contact library staff as soon as possible. Advance requests 48 hours or more before the event are encouraged, but not required. All programs are subject to change. See a schedule of upcoming events on the HSPLS Events Calendar.