Able Trust Board Meeting Materials - September 2025

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BOARD Meeting Agenda – September 25, 2025, 10:00 AM – NOON, Zoom Link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89263725469?pwd=Zc8zuaTjlbnGaC1MgpDQpKhoDWT4nG.1

Meeting Call-In Number: 1 929 205 6099 Meeting ID: 892 6372 5469 Passcode: 161383

Directors are reminded that all Able Trust Board and Committee meeting are open and publicly noticed. Under Florida Sunshine Law, any meeting of 2 or more Able Trust Directors must be publicly noticed. Directors are prohibited from discussing Able Trust business outside of official meetings of the organization. Directors are reminded of conflict-of-interest provisions. In declaring a conflict, please refrain from voting or discussion and declare the following information: 1) Your name and position on the Board, 2) The nature of the conflict, and 3) Who will gain or lose as a result of the conflict.

I. II. III. Call to Order (5 Minutes) Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum Approval of Agenda – Action

IV. Consent Agenda – Action (5 Minutes)

a. Acceptance of May Meeting Minutes

b. FY 2025-26 HSHT Grant Recommendations

V. Financial Reports – Action (15 Minutes)

a. FY 2024 – 2025 4th Quarter Finance Reports

i. Profit & Loss Sheet

ii. Balance Sheet

b. Annual Audit

VII. Regular Business – (1 Hour)

a. FY 2024-2025 Strategic Outcomes and FY 2025-2026 Strategic Work

a. Development

b. Programs

c. Communications

b. Legislative Update

c. CEO Annual Evaluation

VIII. Presentations (30 Minutes)

a. VR Report

IX. New Business Public Comment Adjourn

NEXT Board Meeting: January 21-22, Tallahassee More details to come.

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Laurie Sallarulo, Chair

Chip Byers, Secretary

Laurie Sallarulo

Laurie Sallarulo

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Doug Hilliard, Treasurer

Delia Finnerty, Law, Redd, Crona & Monroe

Pg. 17-19 Allison Chase, President & CEO TAT Leadership Team

Todd Jennings, Legislative Committee Chair

Alan Suskey, Shumaker

Laurie Sallarulo, Chair

Kelly Rogers, VR Director

Laurie Sallarulo, Chair

Please Note: Agenda subject to revisions and additions per the discretion of the Chair of the Board of Directors. Notification will be sent of any such revisions or changes. Members of the Public: Please notify Arnaldo Ramos at Arnaldo@AbleTrust.org if you wish to make public comment on particular agenda items no later than 1-hour prior to beginning of the meeting.

Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation, dba The Able Trust DRAFT - Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors Meeting – May 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Virtual Meeting

Members in Attendance

James “Chip” Byers; Lori Fahey; Doug Hilliard; Todd Jennings; Dr. Mavara Agrawal; Stephanie Westerman; Alexis Doyle; Kelly Rogers;

Members Absent Laurie Sallarulo;

Staff in Attendance

Allison Chase, President; Arnaldo Ramos, Office Administrator and Executive Assistant to the President; Donna Wright, Vice President of Development & Marketing; Joseph D’Souza, Sr. Vice President; Tracey Low, Vice President of Strategic Communications; Justin Adams, Communications Manager; Coleen Agner, State Director of HSHT; Leanne Rexford, Director of Partner Relations

Others in Attendance Steve Hogan, Esq., Ausley McMullen

Item Action/Discussion

I. Call to Order President Chase called the meeting to order at 10:06a m

II. Roll Call and Establishment of Quorum Chip Byers, Board Secretary completed roll call and a quorum was established at 10:13a.m.

III. Approval of Agenda –Action

IV. Approval of Consent Agenda – Action

a. Acceptance of January & March Meeting Minutes

b. FY24-25 Quarter 3 Balance Sheet

Motion made to approve the agenda as stated by Director Hilliard and seconded by Director Jennings. Motion carried.

Motion made to approve the consent agenda by Director Jennings, seconded by Director Hilliard. Motion carried.

Balance Sheet

• Bank Transition: Migration from The First to Capital City Bank to be completed by June 30, 2025. Both account balances currently appear on the balance sheet. The First accounts will be removed after final reconciliation (accounts: 109.300, 109.003, 109.002, 109.004, 108.000, 109.000, 109.200).

• Assets & Endowments: Down slightly (1%) compared to Q3 last year.

• Unearned Revenue (line 321.000): Reflects remaining ArtCIE funds. Final reconciliation and return of unused funds to FDOE/VR will occur at fiscal year-end.

c. FY24-25 Quarter 3 Profit & Loss Statement

V. Action Items

a. Pensacola Cares, Inc.

Profit & Loss Sheet

• HSHT Futures in Focus (line 606.600): Final deliverable submitted May 15; final payment of $605,000 pending.

• ArtCIE Project (lines 606.900 and 782.000): Income and expenditures significantly reduced due to FDOE/VR’s decision not to contract with four subgrantees. No financial impact to The Able Trust, as these are pass-through funds. FDOE/VR is discontinuing the federal grant. TAT staff are finalizing deliverables and closing subgrantee contracts with VR.

President Chase updated the board on news related to a 501(c)3 organization that is closing named Pensacola Cares, Inc. and their board identified The Able Trust as an awardee of their disbursement.

Steve Hogan, Esq. from Ausley McMullen provided legal consultant services regarding accepting these funds.

b. Pettengill Endowment Update

c. FY2025-2026 Budget

Mr. Hogan also provided an update on the Pettingill estate case to the board. The estate is in probate, which may take up to six months. Ausley McMullen, a Tallahassee firm with estate law expertise, is handling the process on our behalf. No family objections have been raised. The estate is valued at $6.6 million. The Able Trust will receive a 1.5% annual management fee (approximately $100,000), with interest and earnings distributed to estate-designated charities.

Director Hilliard and President Chase provided an overview regarding the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Lines 8 & 18: ArtCIE federal grant removed from revenue and expenses.

• Line 10: Includes $300,000 for Futures in Focus and $300,000 for HSHT internal operations pending legislative and gubernatorial approval.

• Line 24: Increase reflects addition of three new HSHT sites.

• Lines 25, 26, 29: Increases reflect Helios-funded project activities.

• Line 32: Increase in Research Funds for expanded research on Pre-ETS, HSHT return on investment, and a study of student trajectory from HSHT to VR general services, post-secondary education and employment.

• Line 34: Decrease due to ending contract with NANOE.

• Line 35: Increase for expanding donor events from one to up to ten locations statewide.

• Line 36: Significant decrease in HSHT Ambassadors funding due to reduced need for travel and discontinued plans for

Helios Grant

d. Officer Elections

leadership training and student events that would supplant site services.

• Line 62: Savings from switching to nonprofit-specific insurance coverage.

• Line 83: Significant increase in legal fees due to Pettengill endowment settlement.

Motion to approve the draft budget made by Director Byers and seconded by Director Jennings, motion carried.

Sr. Vice President D’Souza shared an overview regarding the Helios grant which will further support the following aspects of our youth programs:

• Student Support

• Teacher Support

• Data Collection

• Program Growth

• All current officers have agreed to serve a third and final term:

o Chair: Laurie Sallarulo

o Vice Chair: Mavara Agrawal

o Treasurer: Doug Hilliard

o Secretary: Chip Byers

Motion to approve the office elections made by Director Hilliard and seconded by Director Westerman, motion carried.

VI.

Regular Business

a. President’s Report ▪ Legislative Update

▪ FY 2025 – 2026 Strategic Priorities and KPIs

• Recurring funds for HSHT ($1,018,000) and nonrecurring funds for HSHT operations ($300,000) are in both the Senate and House budgets.

• Nonrecurring funds for HSHT Operations ($300,000) are in the Senate budget. Our lobbyist is hopeful that these funds will be included in both budgets during the conferencing process.

• Strategic Priorities and KPIs, presented to the board in January 2025, remain unchanged. Staff are aligning operational plans to meet the following goals:

o Expand youth programs to serve 5,000 students annually by FY 2027–2028.

o Diversify funding to raise $12 million over four years and strengthen organizational sustainability.

o Invest $260,000 in targeted VR support in FY 2026.

▪ FY 2024 – 2025

Program Reports

i. Programs

ii. Fundraising

• Detailed KPIs are included in board materials

iii. Communications & Research

High School High Tech

• 1,226 students participated in High School High Tech as of April 17, 2025, a slight decrease of the total number of students served in FY24

• This was due to an unexpected loss of four programs (Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist and Union counties) due to organization partner switch over.

• The four contracts were replaced in Q4 with programs in Dixie, Okeechobee, Flagler and Martin Counties.

• The Program Evaluation project was successfully completed. The year end analysis will occur in July.

• The annual professional development conference for HSHT program staff was held successfully in Orlando.

• Site of the Year was Abilities of Florida which serves students in Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.

Futures in Focus (HSHT 2.0)

• 610 students participated in Futures in Focus as of May 13, 2025.

• 100% of participants met with DVR Counselors.

• 63% of participants had an increased interest, as indicated in pre and post surveys, in participating in postsecondary education opportunities.

• A main takeaway from many projects was the need for parents to be educated alongside the students – to learn possible ways their students can engage in life after high school.

• Futures in Focus sites: Alachua, Brevard, Desoto, Hernando, Lake, Martin, Orange, Putnam, Seminole counties.

Vice President of Marketing & Development, Wright, explained regarding fundraising up to the current date and focusing in on the trajectory for the organization.

• Partnership with AT&T committing $40,000

• Pensacola Care, Inc $845,000

• Major Gifts Ramp Up – Fundraising $130,000

Communications and Research – Update on Meeting Strategic Priorities

In addition to The Able Trust communications efforts to increase brand awareness and inform stakeholders about our purpose, programs and successes, communications tools are used across all KPIs within the three strategic priorities.

Expanding The Able Trust Youth Programs

• The 30th anniversary of High School High Tech (HSHT) presented an opportunity to help raise awareness. Working with local media, we were successful in having radio and television news spots that focused on the anniversary.

• During the 2025 Legislative Session we distributed an annual report that illustrated the success of HSHT, in support of continued Legislative funding.

• HSHT information was also distributed to legislators and included regional snapshots and a local student story, illustrating the local impact.

• New student success stories were developed to use on the website, in social media and in meetings with legislators and prospective donors.

• Engagement with communication tools:

o Social media engagement: Our social media engagement rate from July 2024 to May 2025 is an average of 10.46%– compared to typical nonprofit engagement of between 1% and 3.5%.

o Website engagement – area for improvement: Our engagement rate is 43.6% with a goal of increasing to between 60% and 70%.

Develop Research Plan for Youth Programs

• A research plan was developed and includes the following components:

o Identify best practices for Pre-ETS to inform our efforts to expand HSHT in more school districts in Florida.

o Work with consultants to determine what information is needed to measure the return on investment and economic impact of HSHT.

o Identify data available through DOE to better understand the population of students with disabilities and graduation rates by disability.

o Work with VR to learn more about the trajectory of (PreETS) students with disabilities who become clients, determining what their employment outcomes are.

Diversify Funding

• New student success stories, HSHT coordinator testimonials, a new Case for Support and local radio advertising were used

VII. VR Update

a. VR Report

to support both the awareness event in 2024 and the 2025 fundraising event.

• Other communications messaging and tools continue to be updated to better meet the needs of development efforts.

Support VR

• Support VR through highlighting their efforts with students in communications tools.

• Work with VR staff to identify opportunities for partnering on webinars.

• Include VR logo in all communications tools.

For over 30 years, The Able Trust has delivered high-quality programs with fiscal responsibility. The HSHT program has a 99% graduation rate and a 54% postsecondary enrollment rate. A scalable HSHT/Pre-ETS model will include:

• Collaboration with VR and BEESS to clearly define responsibilities between LEAs and VR, ensuring HSHT/PreETS supplements (not supplants) IDEA-mandated services.

• Identification of service gaps and overlaps between FAPE/IDEA and WIOA.

• A comprehensive delivery model featuring:

o Guideposts for Success-based curriculum

o Compliance with federal and state policies

o Defined fees and budgets

o Clear reporting roles for The Able Trust, VR, and local partners

o In-school delivery for accessibility and continuity

o A revolving fund from The Able Trust endowment for local startup costs

o A formal agreement with FLDOE/VR detailing the service model.

Director Rogers shared that she has now completed six months as the agency head. Rogers focuses are the following:

• Compliance within the program, operations and reporting.

• Ensuring quality services are provided based on individual needs and strengths.

• Partnership with The Able Trust and jointly reviewing the Pre-ETS system.

• Policy decisions, current providers are no longer allowed to pay students to participate in career camp services. However, there are reimbursements for hands on work-based learning experiences.

• First state program to integrate with Florida Win.

Information Items N/A

New Business N/A

Next Board Meeting

Adjourn

Respectfully submitted,

Date: September 25, 2025 at 10:00a.m.

Location: Virtual meeting via Zoom

Motion to adjourn made by Director Jennings. Meeting adjourned at 11:52a.m.

Meeting of The Able Trust Grant Committee, August 28, 2025

Grants approved at August 28 meeting:

1. FY26 High School High Tech grants.

a. $22,000.00 grant award per contract

b. Total amount $1.034M for 47 programs

c. HSHT served 1250 students in FY25

2. Grant #26-01 to the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations for Futures in Focus FY26

a. One grant totaling $210,000.00

b. This is final year of a three-year pilot of Futures in Focus

c. Futures in Focus served 610 students in FY25

Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual

Profit & Loss Budget vs. Actual

& Loss Budget vs. Actual

FY 2025-2026 Professional Development Dashboard

Staff Member Focus Areas

Allison Executive coaching, strategic delegation, Carver Policy Governance

PD Activities

Bi-monthly executive coaching; Carver Policy Governance readings & subsequent work with Executive Committee

Joey Program strategy, pilot implementation, policy engagement

Manage HSHT/Pre-ETS pilot; attend FPN summit; participate in affinity groups; learn from interactions with SME/consultants

Donna Legacy giving, major gifts strategy, team development AFP LEAD; Planet Philanthropy; monthly fundraising coaching

Tracey Nonprofit communications strategy, brand visibility, analytics

Leanne Fundraising strategy, donor engagement, AI in philanthropy

Justin Design fundamentals, digital marketing, creative storytelling

Join FPRA; Google Analytics training; nonprofit comms learning

IU Lilly courses (Stewardship & AI); AFP membership; conferences

Canva design courses; HubSpot marketing tutorials; AMA membership

Coleen Transition programs, Foundant training, AI exploration 6+ transition webinars; Foundant conference; 2+ AI tool demos

Arnaldo QuickBooks proficiency, nonprofit bookkeeping, audit prep

QuickBooks training series; monthly reconciliation; support audit readiness; coaching from Itinerant CFO

Defined Outcome Timeline

Strengthen capacity to lead a high-performing leadership team, support succession and delegation across the organization, and use the Carver Policy Governance model to align board oversight, staff execution, and measures of impact.

Strengthen strategic leadership, operational oversight, people management, external engagement, and executive readiness.

Strengthen skills in donor development, legacy giving strategy, and nonprofit leadership

Improved communications performance measurement and outreach strategy

Strengthen effectiveness as part of the development team through increased donor engagement and modernized stewardship approaches

Expanded visual branding capabilities and content development capacity

Increase capacity in program evaluation and technology integration

Increased internal finance efficiency and readiness for audits

By June 30, 2026

By June 30, 2026

By June 30, 2026

By June 30, 2026

By June 30, 2026

By June 30, 2026

By June 30, 2026

By June 30, 2026

Vision: A Florida where all people with disabilities reach their employment potential.

Mission: To support Florida Vocational Rehabilitation in the advancement of employment for all Floridians with disabilities through engagement, investment, and collaboration.

Strategic Priority #1: Expand The Able Trust youth programs to serve 5,000 students annually by FY 20272028.

FY25 Key Performance Indicators

• Serve 1400 students. 1960

• Fund & support 46 High School High Tech (HSHT) & 20 Futures in Focus sites. Achieved

• 100% of HSHT students referred to VR. Achieved

• Develop & implement a formal system of program evaluation. Achieved & Expanding

• Create a research plan for youth programs. Achieved & Implementing

Strategic Priority #2: Secure a more diversified funding base to ensure organizational stability and achieve exponential impact. Raise $12 million in 4 years.

FY25 Key Performance Indicators

• Raise $625k in new funds, 50% of which will be unrestricted dollars.

$1.7 million

• Maintain $2.8 million in current income (investments, legislative, grants, donors, sponsors).

Achieved

Strategic Priority #3: Provide focused support for VR.

FY25 Key Performance Indicators

• Invest $60k in VR directed expenses for marketing materials and employee recognition. Achieved

• Refer 100% HSHT students to VR. Achieved

• Recognize VR in all communication tools. Achieved

• Act as ArtCIE subcontract manager. Achieved

• Invest up to $200k in VR professional development initiatives. $139,967

Vision: A Florida where all people with disabilities reach their employment potential.

Mission: To support Florida Vocational Rehabilitation in the advancement of employment for all Floridians with disabilities through engagement, investment, and collaboration.

Strategic Priority #1: Expand The Able Trust youth programs to serve 5,000 students annually by FY 20272028.

FY26 Key Performance Indicators

• Serve 2600 students.

• Maintain 99% graduation rate.

• 42% of HSHT seniors complete FAFSA.

• Develop a HSHT/Pre-ETS model in partnership with VR. Create an implementation plan based on learnings.

• Develop a post-secondary readiness tool.

• Implement research plan for youth programs.

Strategic Priority #2: Secure a more diversified funding base to ensure organizational stability and achieve exponential impact. Raise $12 million in 4 years.

FY26 Key Performance Indicators

• Raise $1.2M in new funds, 60% of which will be unrestricted dollars.

• Maintain $3.1 million in current income (investments, legislative, grants, donors, sponsors).

• Grow state support through contracted Pre-ETS services and legislative budget requests.

Strategic Priority #3: Provide focused support for VR.

FY26 Key Performance Indicators

• Create a $1M revolving fund for HSHT/Pre-ETS sites’ start-up costs

• Invest $60k in VR directed. expenses for marketing materials and employee recognition.

• Refer 100% HSHT and FinF students to VR.

• 80% of HSHT students will obtain a key VR metric (i.e., Measurable Skills Gains, Credential Attainment).

• Recognize VR in all communication tools.

• Invest up to $300k in VR directed projects and initiatives.

Tools and Strategies

*Lean Impact Model ©Ann Mei Chang 2018
**Major Gifts Ramp Up

More than 61% of Students with Disabilities Participating in High School High Tech Plan to Enroll in Postsecondary Education

The High School High Tech (HSHT) program results for the 2024-25 school year are now available and show 61.7 percent of HSHT graduates plan on continuing on to some form of postsecondary education.

"We are so proud of the hard work of our High School High Tech students,” said Allison Chase, President and CEO of The Able Trust. "This increase in the postsecondary enrollment rate is evidence that our program helps students see and plan for a brighter future ahead.”

Preparing Students for the Future

According to the latest statewide data, 28 percent of Florida students with disabilities pursue education or training after high school compared to 61.7 percent of High School High Tech students who plan on pursuing postsecondary education. The Able Trust HSHT program ensures students with disabilities graduate from high school, increases their awareness of postsecondary options and promotes employment readiness.

High School High Tech students participate in:

• School-based preparatory experiences,

• Career preparation and work-based learning,

• Connecting activities,

• Youth leadership and development projects, and

• Family involvement activities.

By empowering students to realize their potential and helping build the workforce of tomorrow, The Able Trust is investing in a brighter future for students with disabilities in communities across Florida.

Futures in Focus Reaching More Students

With the support of the Florida Legislature and the Florida Department of Education, The Able Trust's Futures in Focus program reached more than 600 students during the 2024-25 school year. This program, in partnership with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations, also included students with disabilities in middle school, giving them a preview of some of the opportunities available in High School High Tech.

To learn more about High School High Tech and additional highlights throughout the year, view The Able Trust 2024-25 Impact Report, by clicking here.

Employment of Floridians with Disabilities Growing

The Able Trust's 2025 Annual Census Update indicates Florida's population of people with disabilities is growing. As this population increases, the good news is the number of Floridians with a disability who are employed is also increasing. Despite this increase, only 23.0 percent of working-age Floridians with a disability are employed, compared to 57.4 percent of those without a disability.

As we look at this employment gap, it's vital that Florida's youth with disabilities prepare for their future by continuing on to postsecondary education after high school. Florida has adopted the SAIL to 60 initiative that aims to increase the percentage of workingage adults in Florida who hold a high- value postsecondary certificate, degree or training experience to 60 percent by the year 2030. This goal is important for all Florida students including students with disabilities.

With a high school graduation rate of 99 percent and a postsecondary enrollment rate of 61 percent, The Able Trust's youth programs are life-changing, helping students successfully transition from high school to the next step in their future.

To view 2025 Census Data At a Glance, click here.

The Able Trust, also known as the Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation, is a 501(c)(3) public charity established by the Florida Legislature in 1990 as a direct support organization for the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Its mission is to advance employment for Floridians with disabilities through engagement, investment, and collaboration.

The Able Trust celebrated the 30th anniversary of HighSchoolHighTech (HSHT), our premier program for introducing students with disabilities to postsecondary education and career opportunities.

AdventHealth invested $350,000 in The Able Trust youth programs, expanding these programs in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.

New legislative funding ensured the expansion of FuturesinFocus, an education and career exploration program.

Career-andcollege-readinessskillsarevitaltosuccessafterhigh school.TheAbleTrustHighSchoolHighTech(HSHT)programhelps studentswithdisabilitiesacrossFloridaplanandpreparefor postsecondaryeducationandcareeropportunitiesaftergraduation. TheAbleTrustadministersHighSchoolHighTechinpartnershipwith theFloridaDepartmentofEducation'sDivisionofVocational Rehabilitation(FDOE/VR).

HighSchoolHighTechstudentsaregiventheopportunitytoexplore post-secondaryeducationandin-demandcareeroptions.Students participateineducationtours,work-basedexperiences,workshopsand more.Inadditiontoensuringstudentsgraduatefromhighschool, anotherimportantoutcomeofHSHTisanincreasedpostsecondary enrollmentrate.

TheAbleTrustyouthprogramsarecommunity-basedpartnershipsthat aremakingadifferenceinthelivesofstudentswithdisabilities, offeringmanystudentsafuturetheymightnothavethoughtpossible.

FY 2024-2025 Milestones

The Able Trust received $500,000 from Helios EducationFoundation to focus on advancing Florida student postsecondary success.

The Able Trust recognized Florida SenatorNickDiCeglie as Legislator of the Year for his outstanding support of our programs for students with disabilities.

TESTIMONIALS

“SupportingTheAbleTrustisn'tjustabout giving—it'saboutseeingrealchangehappenin mycommunityandacrossthestate.Every dollarinvestedturnsintoopportunities, empowerment,andtangibleimpact.Itake prideinknowingmycontributionhelpscreatea stronger,moredynamicworkforceforFlorida.”

JayNewman

TheAbleTrustDonor

“HighSchoolHighTechhelped mysonplanforthefuture.That’swhenhe figuredoutwhathewantedtostudy.He’sa problem-solverandhetakestheinitiativeto helpothers.WithoutHighSchoolHighTech,he wouldnothavehadtheseopportunities.”

CrystalJackson

ParentofHSHTStudent

An important milestone for the future of any student is successfully graduating from high school. Results are in for the 2024-25 school year and 99% of High School High Tech seniors graduated from high school.

High School High Tech expanded to include programs in Dixie, Martin, Okeechobee andTaylor counties.

Postsecondary education is an important step in becoming successfully employed. For the 2024-25 school year, 61% of HSHT seniors plan to go on to postsecondary education.

ABOUTTHEABLETRUST

The Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation, also known as The Able Trust, was legislatively created in 1990 to serve as the direct support organization for the FDOE/VR to encourage public and private support to enhance vocational rehabilitation and the employment of Floridians with disabilities.

HIGHSCHOOLHIGHTECH

An Overview of Floridians with Disabilities

Annual Census Data At a Glance

POPULATION

2,924,178

Florida’s population is increasing, and with this growth, the number of Floridians with a disability has also increased.

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT

EARNINGS

AccordingtotheFlorida CollegeAccessNetwork, “InFlorida,averageworker annualearningsincrease from$34,769forthose

Thegapineducationattainment betweenstudentswithdisabilitiesand studentswithnodisabilitymeansagap alsocontinuestoexistinearningsof bothgroups. withahighschooldiplomato$56,243 forthosewithafour-yeardegree.”

Florida has adopted the SAIL to 60 initiative that aims to increase the percentage of working-age adults in Florida who hold a highvalue postsecondary certificate, degree or training experience to 60% by 2030.

The educational attainment gap between people with a disability and those without is minimal at the associates degree level. However 35.8% of the group with no disability have a bachelor’s degree or higher compared to 22.1% with a disability

An Overview of Floridians with Disabilities

Annual Census Data At a Glance

EMPLOYMENT

22.9%

Florida is Making Progress

As the population of people with a disability increases in Florida, employment among people with disabilities is also growing, increasing by nearly 23% from 2019 to 2023.

OCCUPATION

EmploymentGap=Opportunity

Despitethisgrowth,only23%ofFloridianswithdisabilitiesareemployed— comparedto57.4%ofthosewithoutdisabilities.

Thisemploymentgaprepresentsanopportunity.Peoplewithdisabilitiesareready andwillingtoworkandtheyrepresentahighquality,untappedtalentpool.

When looking at the occupations of Floridians with a disability, they are less likely to be in the Management, Business, Science, and Arts category than those with no disability. When broken down by industry, persons with a disability are more likely to work in Retail Trade, Public Administration, and “Other Services,” and less likely to work in the Financial Activities and the Education & Health Services industries.

Established by the Florida Legislature in 1990, The Able Trust is a 501(c)(3) public charity. As the direct support organization for the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, The Able Trust supports efforts to raise awareness and increase employment opportunities of Floridians with disabilities.

Today’sstudentsareourfutureworkforce,andTheAbleTrustyouthprogramssupport studentswithdisabilitiesbyprovidingtransitionservicestoensurestudentswith disabilitiesgraduatefromhighschool,andimprovetheirparticipationineducation, vocationalandemployment-relatedactivitiesfollowinggraduation.

TolearnmoreaboutTheAbleTrustandtodownloadthecompleteAnnualCensusUpdate, visit www.abletrust.org

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