Reps. Hudson and Sessions Hosted Roundtable at Arc of Cabarrus County

CONCORD, N.C. – On Saturday, February 7, U.S. Representatives Richard Hudson (NC-08) and Pete Sessions (TX-32), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, hosted a roundtable discussion to highlight the positive impact of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act with three families of children with developmental disabilities at the Arc of Cabarrus County in Concord.

“I was so encouraged to meet with the Ingolds, Mannings and Glufs, three inspiring families whose lives will be changed for the better by the ABLE Act,” Hudson said. “Every day, families like these face enormous challenges, and it’s even more difficult when Washington’s rules work against them. The ABLE Act helps change that, easing financial strains and knocking down barriers to empower those with disabilities - like Lee, Patrick and Eric - to reach their full potential. Getting to know these beautiful families and hearing their stories is exactly why I ran for Congress - to advance conservative solutions to the problems North Carolinians face and fight to empower folks to build better lives for themselves and their families.”

“For the past eight years lawmakers, non-profit organizations, and hundreds of advocates across the country have worked tirelessly to pass legislation that gives individuals with disabilities the opportunity to plan and save for their futures,” Sessions said. “Thanks to all of their hard work this dream has finally become a reality. As the proud father of a Down syndrome young man, I am delighted that the ABLE Act has been signed into law and that individuals with disabilities now have the opportunities that they need and deserve to achieve financial independence and grow to the best of their abilities.”

The ABLE Act, signed into law in December 2014, allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses through the creation of tax-free savings accounts.

As cosponsors and advocates for the ABLE Act, Reps. Hudson and Sessions met with three individuals with Down syndrome to learn how this critical legislation will empower millions of Americans like them to lead better, more independent lives and help provide their families peace of mind. As the proud father of a Down syndrome young man, Chairman Sessions is a passionate advocate for people with disabilities and a founding member of the Congressional Down Syndrome Caucus. The three families who participated in the roundtable are Tamara, Scott and their son Lee Ingold; Jerry Manning and his son Patrick Manning; and Ann, Cary and their son Eric Gluf.

Rep. Hudson and Patrick Manning

Rep. Hudson; Rep. Hudson, Lee Ingold, and Rep. Sessions;