Abilities Inc. of Florida

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2010 to Jun 30, 2011

Signed

Mar 1, 2012

Return Version

2010v3.4

Gross Receipts

$7,181,412

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Employment services & evaluation:the vocational evaluation and employment services programs exist to provide guidance and support to individuals with disabilities who desire to return to work. The evaluation program provides career guidance through participation in a series of interest, aptitude, and achievement inventories as well as simulated work activities. A vocational plan is created based on the results of this evaluation process. The employment program assists with job development, resume creation, and employability skills training. An employment specialist works with the individuals as an advocate and assists in identifying appropriate job opportunities in the community.

Activity 3

Ssa-youth transition demonstration project: this is demonstration project funded by the social security administration to work with youth either receiving or at risk of receiving social security benefits. The project focuses on: a. Enhancing the pre-employment preparation for youth, both in and out of school, through a self-determination and customized employment process; b. Developing and enhancing collaborations that can facilitate the transition process (e.g. Earlier vocational rehabilitation services involvement); c. Providing accurate, user-friendly information and guidance regarding benefits and assets to youth, their families and others who support them. D. Offering meaningful real work experiences to youth. The target population consists of youth with disabilities between the ages of 16 to 22 who receive social security benefits within miami-dade county.

Filer

EIN

59-0874493