Edward Mitchell is an impactful national spokesman for the ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) program, a financial initiative empowering Americans with disabilities to maintain financial independence. Based in Jackson, Tennessee, Mitchell, who himself suffered a life-altering spinal cord injury, has been instrumental in highlighting systemic issues affecting the disabled community, especially related to financial restrictions imposed to maintain disability benefits.
Mitchell has driven the national conversation on modifying asset limitations on disability benefits, and he has played a role in illuminating the struggles of working disabled Americans to lawmakers. The ABLE Age Adjustment Act, which will expand eligibility for ABLE accounts, can be viewed as a significant milestone in the journey where Mitchell has been a vocal advocate.
Although the Act will go into effect in January 2026, it marks a significant step toward economic stability for millions of disabled Americans, including veterans. His work has drawn attention to often-overlooked aspects of disability rights, pushing the envelope for change and creating a more inclusive future.
“We are not asking for special treatment,” says Mitchell. “We are asking for fair and equitable accommodations that will allow us to grow and pursue our lifelong passions to attain the American dream of families, homeownership, and retirement.”
