Alabama settles lawsuit over institutionalizing disabled children
A preliminary settlement required Alabama to institute standardized assessments and shift children from rigid facilities into community-based care.
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Gov. Ivey awards top employers of disabled Alabamians
Ivey honored Alabamians with disabilities and their employers, recognizing their contributions and commitment to a stronger workforce across the state.
Target unveils accessible self-checkout in Huntsville store
Target introduced a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout, developed with and for guests with disabilities.
October 2, 2025
Sen. Britt advocates for ENABLE Act to expand savings for disabled Americans
Britt emphasized the critical role this legislation would play in empowering families and expanding economic opportunities.
September 20, 2024
Alabama ABLE Savings Plan celebrates 7 years of serving those with disabilities
These accounts enable people with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities and their families to save.
February 21, 2024
Lawsuits allege Alabama discriminates against children with disabilities
The lawsuits allege children are being segregated in on-site “schools” at residential treatment facilities and are not given the same educational opportunities.
Ivey makes large batch of appointments Wednesday
Appointees include new members of the Alabama Developmental Disabilities Council and several county Boards of Registrars.
Birmingham partners with United Ability in employment program
The program will help provide employment opportunities for individuals living with disabilities.
March 2, 2023
Alabama ABLE Savings Plan awards the first 101 accounts with $101
The first 101 qualified ABLE Savings Plan account owners received a $101 contribution into their newly opened accounts.
September 14, 2021
Alabama ABLE savings account holders receive tax deduction
Gov. Kay Ivey signed Alabama Act 2021-514 to establish this incentive to aid the disability community in their savings journey.
June 18, 2021