The Able Trust is proud to announce that 34 high school students with disabilities from all across Florida have been awarded the Road to Independence and Success in Education (RISE) Scholarship, recognizing their achievements and supporting their next steps in education and career development. The recipients of the RISE Scholarships were chosen from a pool […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – Thanks to a generous contribution from AT&T, The Able Trust has selected 27 students with disabilities participating in the High School High Tech (HSHT) program to receive scholarships covering tuition or credit-hour costs for one year of Florida state or technical college. The Able Trust Road to Independence and Success in Education […]
Students with disabilities in Dixie, Martin, Okeechobee and Taylor counties have new opportunities to explore careers and postsecondary education options thanks to the expansion of The Able Trust’s High School High Tech program for the 2025–26 school year. For more than 30 years, The Able Trust has worked with students with disabilities across Florida to […]
Wildwood, Fla. – The Able Trust recognized two individuals and six area programs for their outstanding work with the Florida High School High Tech (HSHT) program for students with disabilities at the annual High School High Tech Conference in December. The awardees represent agencies serving Brevard, Broward, Gulf, Hardee, Miami-Dade, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Putnam and […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Able Trust has partnered with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation in a one-to-one match to fund 46 Florida Prepaid College Plans for high school students with disabilities who participate in The Able Trust High School High Tech (HSHT) program. The Able Trust Road to Independence and Success in Education (RISE) Scholarships […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Able Trust was awarded a $45,000 contribution from the AT&T Foundation to fund scholarships for Florida high school students with disabilities who plan to pursue postsecondary education after graduation. The contribution will fund 28 scholarships for eligible students participating in The Able Trust’s High School High Tech youth program. High School […]
Wesley Chapel, Fla. – The Able Trust awarded the Champion of Opportunity Award to Tina Pepin, Executive Director of the Pepin Family Foundation. The award, presented during a celebration luncheon at Saddlebrook Resort, recognized an individual who has demonstrated exceptional leadership, compassion, and commitment to expanding opportunities for young people with disabilities. At the heart […]
Tallahassee, Fla. — The Able Trust has received a $500,000 grant from Helios Education Foundation to expand programs that prepare Florida high school students with disabilities for postsecondary education and career success. The three-year grant will support enhancements to High School High Tech, The Able Trust’s flagship youth program, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary. […]
Orlando, Fla. – AdventHealth is investing $350,000 in The Able Trust youth programs, High School High Tech and Futures in Focus. This gift will be used to expand these programs in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. High School High Tech is a statewide program that improves the high school graduation rate and postsecondary enrollment rate […]
Dr. Alexis Doyle is the director of national accounts for Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel. Doyle also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for The Able Trust, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating as the direct support organization for the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Tina Pepin is the executive director of the Pepin […]
