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 […]
The Able Trust is pleased to have been selected as one of ten recipients of the Community Foundation of North Florida’s Share Your Story Video Challenge Grant. Thank you to the Community Foundation of North Florida and Prime Meridian Bank! We are so grateful for your support of Florida High School High Tech. Watch the […]
The voting results are in and The Able Trust is the second place winner of the CareSource Foundation Challenge Grant. The award is a grant of $20,000 that will be used for the High School High Tech program. High School High Tech (HSHT) provides high school students with all types of disabilities the opportunity to […]
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 […]
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.
