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 […]
The Able Trust President and CEO Allison Chase recently appeared on the Aegis Biz & Tech Podcast to discuss the history of the organization and her personal journey to lead it. Chase also discussed the Florida High School High Tech program, which is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. Watch the video below to listen and […]
Tallahassee Democrat Op-Ed Allison Chase Your TurnAugust 20, 2024 As high school seniors across the region begin their last year of education before crossing the graduation stage, The Able Trust is celebrating a milestone of our own—the 30th anniversary of our High School High Tech (HSHT) program for Florida students with all kinds of disabilities. In […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Gulf County High School High Tech (HSHT) program took home the state championship in the finals of the 2024 Project Venture entrepreneurship competition, held Tuesday, April 9 at the Marriott Jacksonville Downtown. To compete in Project Venture, HSHT students develop and execute a comprehensive business plan and 30-second video commercial for […]
The Able Trust is pleased to have been selected to receive a $1,000 grant from the Capital City Bank Group Foundation to support programs such as High School High Tech. Capital City Bank Group Foundation is a non-profit organization designed to invest in those initiatives we believe contribute to building a strong community. Thank […]
