disabilities

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.

Jacob Holmes

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October 28, 2025

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.

Patrick Darrington

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September 22, 2023

Ivey makes large batch of appointments Wednesday

Appointees include new members of the Alabama Developmental Disabilities Council and several county Boards of Registrars.

Patrick Darrington

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June 8, 2023

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