$1.4M in expenses

The organization assists floridians with disabilities in achieving employment and provides grants to support vocational rehabilitation programs and services leading to the employment of florida citizens with disabilities. It also funds youth programs and retreats that address community, academic and employment leadership.

$13K in expenses

Disability employment awareness month (deam) is commemorated each october and pairs students with disabilities with employers for a one-on-one job shadowing experience. Deam is designed to expose young adults to a variety of career options and provide them with a better understanding of the workplace environment. Participants are given a chance to learn about a typical work day as well as the skills and education needed for the specific career. Employers benefit from deam by understanding what people with disabilities have to offer to the workplace.

$1.1M in expenses

Through the high school high tech program, students with all types of disabilites are encouraged to set their sights on post-secondary education and a career in fields which are in-demand in the state of florida. More than 1,269 students participate in high school high tech each year, where they have an opportunity to tour college campuses and industry operations, and meet with florida business leaders. They are offered career experiences through job shadowing, internships, and volunteer positions during their involvement in the program.