Ellyn Hefner and Advocacy Part Three: Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Account and Mental Health Advocacy

Per 501(c)3 rules, it is important to note that Oklahoma Family Network cannot and does not endorse any one candidate for any reason.  The purpose of this podcast is to bring awareness, conversation, education, and support to families who have children with special health care needs or disabilities.  Ellyn's personal journey takes her to candidacy-level advocacy, and you will hear about some of that today.

 

Thank you for joining us today on the Oklahoma Family Network's podcast to learn more from families who have children with special health care needs and disabilities and hear ideas on how you can get more involved with advocacy efforts in your area. 

Understanding and explaining to parents what ABLE accounts are, is only one of Ellyn's great talents!! 

 

In today's podcast, Ellyn educates everyone on what OK STABLE accounts are and how to use them.  She also addresses the need for continued advocacy work in Oklahoma to keep ABLE accounts a top priority for families with children with disabilities as they plan for their child's financial future. 

 

Ellyn also shares, how her experience and graduating from Catholic school provided desire and drive to help her children receive the same educational opportunities.