Newsletter
IAble's Fall Forecast
Celebrate NDEAM, explore our updated enrollment experience and meet our latest community partner.
Issued October 2026
A Note from the Treasurer
IAble® is welcoming October with open arms! From celebrating the many contributions people with disabilities make in our workplaces and communities, to going on the road and connecting with Iowans across the state, we’re excited for a busy fall. Keep reading to learn more!
Roby Smith
Iowa State Treasurer
Celebrate NDEAM with IAble!
If you are an employed person with a disability – this month is about celebrating YOU! October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), and for IAble account owners, that means celebrating the ability to work, earn and save on your own terms.
Did you know? If you have an IAble account and are earning income, you can submit the Employed Account Owner Certification Form (PDF) to raise your annual contribution limit. That means you can save more money for things that matter to you while maintaining important benefit protections. Learn more at IAble.gov.
Employers!📢 Check out our toolkit for resources to help you support employees with a disability or the caregivers of a person with a disability.
Prepare for the Holidays
Every IAble account has a unique gifting code friends and family can use to make contributions. It’s a program called Ugift®, and with the holidays quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to learn how to use it!
It’s free and simple. Visit our Give a Gift page for information on how to find and share your Ugift code for holidays, birthdays or other celebrations.
Enrolling Made Easier
We updated the IAble enrollment process to make opening an account easier to navigate! This updated flow will help guide you or your support system through each step for a more streamlined experience.
Check Out the Updated IAble Enrollment
Don’t forget! Businesses and organizations that support people with disabilities, called entities, also had an exciting revamp to their enrollment flow. Entities can open and manage accounts online with the Entity Management Dashboard. Learn more at IAble.gov/resources/entity-resources.
IAble Connections
A Spotlight on ASK Resource Center
We’re proud to partner with organizations that help you find resources, support and opportunities. This time, we’re highlighting ASK Resource Center. Learn about their mission below!
ASK Resource Center is a family-focused nonprofit serving families across Iowa, including rural communities. They provide free support, training and leadership opportunities for families of children with disabilities or special health care needs, from birth to age 26, as well as the professionals who support them.
They help families communicate with schools, advocate for needed supports and connect them with local services. This might include:
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Support with mental health services through a 504 Plan or IEP
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Finding therapy
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Applying for waiver services
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Connecting with behavioral health navigators
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Explaining disability laws and options, without telling families what decisions to make
To learn more about ASK, visit askresource.org. Sign up for their free ENEWS letter by registering at the footer of their home page.
IAble in the Wild
We’re hitting the road this fall! A big thank you to the Iowa Developmental Disabilities (DD) Council and APSE for having us at their September conferences. If you’re at any of these events, stop by to say hello and grab some IAble gear!
Saturday, October 3
IowAbility Fair
Easterseals Iowa Campus, Des Moines, IA
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11
State Convention of the National Federation of the Blind of Iowa
Coralville, IA
Friday, November 6
Autism Society of Iowa's Fall Education Conference
West Des Moines, IA
8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Sign up to request an IAble staff member attend your event or speak to your group (virtual or in-person) using our Speaker Request Form.
We're On Instagram!
Looking for tips, reminders and updates about your IAble account? We’ve got you covered on Instagram. Follow @ableiowa to stay in the loop!
