The Florida SBDC Network and The Able Trust have formalized a strategic partnership to strengthen the small business community through training and education on the availability and expertise of persons with disabilities in the workforce. Both the Florida SBDC and The Able Trust will work together with the primary goal of supporting the small business […]
The CareSource Foundation has selected The Able Trust as one of ten finalists to participate in the CareSource Foundation Grant Challenge. From March 1-15, members of the public can vote once a day to support our organization and if we receive the highest vote total, The Able Trust will receive a $30,000 grant to support […]
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of five members to the Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation Board of Directors. We are excited about the addition of Bethany McAlister and Stephanie Westerman, and the reappointment of Laurie Sallarulo, Mavara Agrawal, and Chip Byers. For information, click here.
The Able Trust has been fortunate this year to work with partners, employers and community leaders around the state. The research, presentations, publications, training and resources are all designed to help expand disability employment in Florida. Watch this video recap to see a few highlights.
Visit Orlando today announced the donation of $186,805 to The Able Trust as the recipient of the Magical Dining program. The check presentation was made during the Visit Orlando Year End Celebration. The Able Trust is honored to have been selected by Visit Orlando. Our High School High Tech program helps participating students with disabilities see […]
Tallahassee Democrat Op-Ed Allison Chase Your TurnSeptember 30, 2022 Many young people dream about what career they’ll go into. In Melisa Lewis’s case, it was healthcare and she refused to let her auditory processing deficit and hearing loss keep her from achieving that dream. Melisa participated in The Able Trust’s High School High Tech program, […]
NEWS RELEASE June 30, 2022 CONTACT Tracey Lowe Strategic Communications Director 850-212-8438 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (June 30, 2022) – New research released today by The Able Trust shows more than 700,000 persons with disabilities in Florida could help ease the state’s workforce shortage. This new report entitled Solving Florida’s Labor Shortage: The Hidden Solution indicates that while more job seekers […]
Viewpoints – Special to the Sun Sentinel: Mavara Agrawal.
In the latest Florida Internet and Television interview, The Able Trust President Allison Chase discusses efforts to bring together all stakeholders to help employ Floridians with disabilities.
The Able Trust and FloridaMakes, Inc. have formalized a strategic partnership to cross-promote and leverage each organization’s programs and services. This partnership is designed to raise awareness of workers with disabilities among Florida manufacturers while promoting FloridaMakes, Inc. among The Able Trust’s network of organizations committed to making Florida inclusive.
