WA ABLE

Our friends at the Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund (DDETF) are recruiting a governing board member to play a crucial role in shaping its future! DDETF is a financial tool for people living with disabilities to save and invest in their quality of life while remaining eligible for critical state and federal benefits.

The board consists of seven members appointed by the Governor. Members are selected for the professional and/or life experience and expertise that they bring. These requirements uphold the mission of the program and the individuals it serves. Members serve four-year terms. The board meets quarterly, and board members receive a stipend for their time. Travel costs for in-person meetings are covered.

DDETF welcomes diverse voices and perspectives on the board. They are excited to meet with candidates who represent diverse communities and experiences!

HOW TO APPLY
1. Visit governor.wa.gov/boards-commissions/apply-serve (or scan the QR Code)
2. Click on “Apply to a Board or Commission”
3. Select “Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund Governing Board”
4. Complete and submit the online application

Join ABLE NRC for our first live webinar of 2026!

ABLE NRC Director Jody Ellis will be joined by guest panelists Daniel Nzouankeu and Jenny McInerney, who will share how people can manage their ABLE account to save, plan and build financial security without jeopardizing key benefits.

This session is designed to help individuals with disabilities, their families and professionals understand and act on key 2026 ABLE updates. It includes the biggest ABLE expansion since ABLE began as well as increased annual contribution limits.

Register now at https://www.ablenrc.org/january-22-webinar-2026-the-year-of-new-able-opportunities/.

Image description: A green promotional graphic for a live webinar titled “2026: The Year of New ABLE Opportunities.” At the top are the Vestwell and ABLE National Resource Center logos. The graphic features headshots of two speakers on the right: Daniel Nzouankeu, Director of Relationship Management at Vestwell Government Savings, and Jenny McInerney, a special needs attorney and Alabama ABLE Savings Plan account owner. The date and time are listed at the bottom: January 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET.