This summer has been an important time as The Able Trust seeks input from employers and employment service providers. With the launch of Inclusive Florida: Powered by The Able Trust, it has been a priority to learn about the challenges and opportunities in disability employment across Florida.
In addition to surveying employers, providers and persons with disabilities and their families, our team has been traveling to communities around Florida conducting Listening Sessions. What we are learning from employers is that while they want to hire job seekers with disabilities, many aren't sure how to take that first step.
- What's involved?
- Who do they contact?
- Is the hiring process any different?
Our message to each of them has been that they do not need to be the experts in hiring individuals with disabilities. That's our role and The Able Trust is here to help, along with our network of providers. If you want a few steps on how to get started, click here, and if you have more in-depth questions or would like to schedule a meeting, please feel free to contact me directly at Allison@abletrust.org.
Next week, our Listening Sessions continue as we meet with employers in Pensacola and Jackson County, and employment service providers in Tampa. We look forward to learning more about disability employment in these communities, and if you would like to join us, contact Donna@abletrust.org to attend Pensacola or Jackson County Listening Sessions, or Joseph@abletrust.org for the Tampa Provider Listening Session.
What we learn through these conversations will be integrated into our Inclusive Florida research project that will be released later this fall.
I look forward to working with you all as we strive to reach our goal of adding 300,000 more Floridians with disabilities to our state's workforce by 2032.
Allison Chase
President & CEO
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