The Able Trust was established by the Florida Legislature in 1990 as a direct support organization for the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
We're excited to introduce you to our 34 RISE Scholarship recipients over the next couple months! Meet Troy, Brian, Sara and Isabella, our awardees from Duval County whose interests and goals range from engineering to filmmaking to graphic design and more. @thearcjax
@tampabay28 recently shared how Florida's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation has helped Kevin Haggerty, a mortgage broker & pastor who lives with hearing loss, thrive in both of his careers by providing hearing aids free of charge: https://t.co/Ms10NTYh2a (Photos by WFTS)
We had an awesome May, from announcing The Able Trust RISE Scholarship awardees to sharing Broward County #FloridaHSHT alumna Leila's story to all sorts of interesting HSHT activities and more. Check out the highlights in this month's #FinalFriday!
We want to thank everyone who's taken the time to wish The Able Trust a Happy 35th Birthday throughout our celebration. Our video series concludes today with a word from our President and CEO Allison Chase, but as she says: "We've only just begun!" https://t.co/HTt19ooZ9U
Thanks to @ICUF_30 President & CEO Bob Boyd for taking the time to wish The Able Trust a Happy 35th Birthday. We are so grateful for ICUF's support of Florida students with disabilities as they pursue their education & career goals! https://t.co/HTt19ooZ9U
#DidYouKnow? There are a wide range of careers available in the manufacturing industry, all potentially great fits for jobseekers with a variety of skill sets. Thanks to PGT Innovations for hosting our #FloridaHSHT students from Haven Academy for a recent career exploration tour!
Congratulations to the recipients of The Able Trust Road to Independence and Success in Education (RISE) Scholarship! These #FloridaHSHT soon-to-be grads were chosen from a highly competitive pool of applicants. Learn more in our latest Empower newsletter: https://t.co/dDFoNWoWXM
Thank you to @FloridaTaxWatch President & CEO and former Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeff Kottkamp for taking the time to wish The Able Trust a Happy 35th Birthday. We greatly appreciate Jeff's friendship and belief in our mission of serving Florida's students with disabilities!
Thanks to the Polk County Courthouse for hosting Polk #FloridaHSHT on an in-depth educational tour. Students learned about the range of careers at the courthouse & how each area contributes to daily operations--a great opportunity for civic engagement! https://t.co/UBiptiKFzT
Our team members Leanne & Coleen (with an assist from a feathery friend!) had a great experience connecting with so many peers from all around Florida at the 2026 Visions Conference. Thanks to the Florida Division on Career Development and Transition #FLDCDT for a terrific event!
Thank you to our dear friend Alyce Lee Stansbury of @StansburyCFRE for taking the time to wish The Able Trust a happy 35th birthday! Alyce Lee is an outstanding resource and supporter of our mission to serve Florida's students with disabilities. More: https://t.co/HTt19ooZ9U
"High School High Tech did more than help me choose a career path--it taught me how to find my voice." Check out Broward South #FloridaHSHT alum Leila's story today to learn how HSHT inspired her journey to study dentistry at @FAMU_1887! https://t.co/0wWa2HNSBd
It's been an amazing month, so we took a little extra time to put together April's #FinalFriday highlights because we didn't want anyone to miss out! π Check out our feed for more details and stay tuned to meet the recipients of our RISE scholarship soon! https://t.co/Q0a7kxoB0J
Thanks to Donna Wright, our Vice President of Development & Marketing, for sharing her thoughts on The Able Trust's 35th Birthday. We're so happy Donna is part of our team--she does an amazing job of cultivating relationships with partners, donors & more! https://t.co/HTt19ooZ9U
#DidYouKnow? Apprenticeship programs are often great pathways to rewarding careers for all students, including students with disabilities. In fact, 97% of participating businesses recommend apprenticeship as a training model. Learn more: https://t.co/O0OWrmo4A4
Congratulations to our President and CEO Allison Chase on being named to @newsservicefla's 50 Over 50 list! Allison is a great leader who is deeply committed to serving Florida's students with disabilities through The Able Trust's work. More: https://t.co/9GnXRkVeEM.
We want to thank @nwfstatecollege President Mel Ponder for taking the time to wish The Able Trust a Happy 35th Birthday. We're grateful for Mel's support of our youth program alumni and appreciate his good wishes! Learn more about our 35th birthday: https://t.co/HTt19ooZ9U
Dixie County #FloridaHSHT students had some outstanding career exploration experiences recently, from first responder roles to commercial truck driving training--all through hands-on simulations. Thanks to @SantaFeCollege and @FGCollege for welcoming our students!