ABLE United provides opportunity for young woman to give back to community
At the age of 18, Faith-Christina Duncan is proof that individuals with disabilities can succeed – she is not only an ambassador with the Best Buddies program in Central Florida, but also plays an important role with the Down Syndrome Association’s local chapter. For more than five years, she has made and donated baby blankets and burp cloths for parents with newborn babies who have been diagnosed with Down syndrome.
“This gives the parents hope of what their child can and will do in the future,” said Nancy-Carole Duncan, Faith-Christina’s mother. “We utilize her ABLE United account to save funds, so she can continue to purchase fabric and materials for these endeavors that she is so passionate about.”
Faith-Christina’s work is also on display on the walls of the Best Buddies Orlando and the Down Syndrome of Central Florida offices.
“We utilize her ABLE United account to save funds, so she can continue to purchase fabric and materials for these endeavors that she is so passionate about.”
In addition to saving for her passion projects, she is using her ABLE account to save for the future, so she can live independently of her parents. In May, she will graduate from high school and plans to attend Valencia College, where she hopes to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in American Sign Language.
“Attending college also comes with a price,” said Nancy-Carole. “We continue to put money into her ABLE account and watch it grow tax-free.”
The Duncans plan to utilize funds saved in the account to pay for their daughter’s college tuition and books.
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