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The February 2016 Edition of The Florida Grantor is Now Available

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Florida Chamber Foundation Report Quantifying the Unemployment Rate for Workers with Disabilities

New research released by the Florida Chamber Foundation shows a disproportionately high unemployment rate among Floridians with disabilities. As part of the Chamber Foundation’s Florida Scorecard Research Project, this first-of-its-kind research shows more than 700,000 individuals with...

Florida High School High Tech Program Receives Award

LAKELAND — The Center for Independent Living of Central Florida was recognized as the 2015 Florida High School High Tech program of the year by The Able Trust.

Gainesville-area business leading the way toward an inclusive workforce

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –West End Animal Hospital is the recipient of The 2015 Ability Award Small Employer of the Year, for its commitment to providing job-shadowing and internship experiences to students in Alachua...

Orlando employer and CEO lead the way toward an inclusive workforce

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Lee Nasehi and Lockheed Martin are among the 2015 Ability Award recipients for their work in helping people with disabilities get to work. Nasehi was presented with the Dr. George Spelios...

Lakeland program breaking down barriers to employment for students with disabilities

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Center for Independent Living of Central Florida was recognized as the 2015 Florida High School High Tech (HSHT) Program of the Year for its administration of the Polk County HSHT...

St. Petersburg program recognized for helping students with disabilities join the workforce

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The St. Petersburg Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports St. Petersburg College by promoting philanthropic partnerships with the community, received the 2015 Beverly...

Tallahassee employers, advocates honored for helping Floridians with disabilities join the workforce

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The annual Able Trust Ability Awards honors businesses, organizations and individuals for their employment, leadership and services that allow more Floridians with disabilities to enter...