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Governor Wolf and Senator Casey to Hold Press Conference on Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act

Governor Wolf and Senator Casey to Hold Press Conference on Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act

Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf, joined by Senator Casey, will sign the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act, which allows individuals to set aside funds for future costs related to the disability of a beneficiary. The legislation being signed by Governor Wolf will allow Pennsylvania families to soon open ABLE, which became available to states when Senator Casey spearheaded the legislation through Congress in 2014.

WHAT: Governor Wolf, joined by Senator Casey, will sign the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act.
WHEN: Monday, April 18, 2016; 11:00 AM
WHERE: The Vista School, 1021 Springboard Drive, Hershey, PA 17033
NOTE: For GPS purposes – enter 670 Clearwater Road, Hershey PA, look for a Vista School sign, turn left and go up the hill for about a mile until you reach the school.

MEDIA CONTACT: Jeff Sheridan, 717.783.1116