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Bridges Blog Financial Resources Independent Living Resources Information Resources Series: ABLE Accounts, April 2021

How Much Can Go into an ABLE Account, and How Can I Set One Up?

The third in a four-part series: ABLE Accounts—Are They for Me? Series. This month, the Free Bridges Helpdesk Transition Tip Tuesdays explores ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts so that you can decide if they would work for you and your needs. In this third installment of the series, we learn how much can […]

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Bridges Blog Financial Resources Independent Living Resources Information Resources Series: ABLE Accounts, April 2021

Who Qualifies for an ABLE Account, and How Can Funds Be Spent?

The second in a four-part series: ABLE Accounts—Are They for Me? Series. This month, the Free Bridges Helpdesk Transition Tip Tuesdays explores ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts so that you can decide if they would work for you and your needs. In this second installment of the series, we learn about who can […]

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Bookshare

Celebrating #NationalLibraryWeek with the Free Bridges Helpdesk What is Bookshare? Bookshare is a service that provides accessible books to qualifying individuals. Bookshare provides a wide range of titles including textbooks, bestsellers, children’s books, career resources, and more. As of March 26, 2021, Bookshare offered 968,601 titles from which to choose! You can search Bookshare’s digital […]

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Bridges Blog Financial Resources Independent Living Resources Information Resources Series: ABLE Accounts, April 2021

What are ABLE Accounts, and What Are the Benefits?

The first in a four-part series: ABLE Accounts—Are They for Me? Series. This month, the Free Bridges Helpdesk Transition Tip Tuesdays explores ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) accounts so that you can decide if they would work for you and your needs. In this first part of the series, you will find out what […]

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Bridges Blog Financial Resources Independent Living Resources Information Resources Series: Social Security for Young Blind Adults Series, March 2021

How to Apply for SSI and What to Expect

The fifth in a five-part series: Social Security for Young Blind Adults Series. This month, the Free Bridges Helpdesk Transition Tip Tuesdays explores the potential impact of Social Security benefits on young blind/low vision adults. In this last installment of this five-part series, we set forth the process of applying for SSI benefits and what […]