Our Clients
Read about some of our clients' successes. They are inspiring!
Statement on Serving the Legal Needs of our Haitian Community Members
ABLE is proud to serve Haitian community members in Springfield and other parts of our service area. Read our full statement here.
Read moreClementina's Path to Citizenship
On May 21, 2024, in Toledo, Ohio, an incredible milestone was achieved by Clementina Gonzalez Ponce, an 82-year-old woman originally from Guadalajara, México. After a nearly 30-year wait to receive permanent residency, Clementina became a U.S. citizen. Read her story.
Read moreMorgan's Story
People with disabilities often want to work to contribute their skills to their community and experience the independence many of us take for granted. But even part-time paid work can result in losing Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments. Morgan, a client with ABLE, reached out to us when she started experiencing the common issue of “overpayments.”
Read moreAdison's Story
17-year-old Adison lives with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita, a condition that causes muscle weakness throughout the body and severely restricts the use of his upper extremities. Read how ABLE assisted Adison in acquiring a specialized wheelchair and robotic arm to achieve independence.
Read moreMedicaid Waivers Explained
Navigating the Medicaid waiver system can be complicated and frustrating. Hear how two of our clients navigated the system.
Read moreGeorge: Living Independently with a Disability
George is a 34-year-old man with developmental disabilities who works at a residential care facility, lives independently in his community, and has overcome many obstacles in his life. Despite being able to work, George needs additional support services to live independently successfully.
Read moreSamantha: Advocating to enable her to live independently
Samantha works at a school in her community and lives with her parents. Her parents are aging and are worried that Samantha cannot live independently without help because of the challenges presented by her developmental disabilities.
Read moreProtecting Juanita and her family from eviction
Juanita’s mother, Sally, provides care and support services to Juanita. But, they face eviction because Sally can’t work because she doesn’t make enough money to pay someone to care for Juanita, who has severe intellectual disabilities.
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