Ability1st

Ability1st Ability1st provides direct human services with an emphasis on empowering independent living

Ability1st is a United Way Agency that provides the following Core Services:

Independent Living Skills Training
Instruction and skill building for living independently with a disability. Topics can include cooking, budgeting, transportation, and social skills training. Information and Referral
Information and Referral services educate consumers, family, and community members about what community

resources are available, as well as coordination of referrals from and to other community agencies or services. Having adequate information and knowing where to go for specific services promotes empowerment. Peer Support
Peer support provides the opportunity for one person with a disability to discuss life experiences with another person with a disability. Ability1st is currently working toward developing a Peer Mentoring Program, which will be made up of volunteers with disabilities. Advocacy
Advocacy is one of Ability1st’s core services and an important part of the Independent Living Philosophy. According to Webster’s definition, being an Advocate means one that pleads the cause of another or one that defends or maintains a cause or proposal. Not only does the agency strive to fulfill this role, but we also educate and train consumers to be their own advocate.

06/19/2026
06/18/2026

🖤❤️💚 **Juneteenth Closure Notice** 🖤❤️💚

In observance of **Juneteenth**, our office will be **closed on Friday, June 19** as we honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and reflect on the values of freedom, equality, and justice. We encourage our community to take this time to learn, celebrate, and recognize the significance of this important day in American history. We will resume normal business hours on our next scheduled business day.

Wishing everyone a meaningful and inspiring Juneteenth. ✨

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06/17/2026
06/17/2026

LBB’s Assistive Technology Specialist, John Ryan, recently received a Screen Reader Certification from the Florida Department of Education Division of Blind Services! Congratulations John for your hours of hard work making this happen!

This Certificate of Endorsement translates to John being an expert at teaching screen reading software on all devices. Screen reading software includes Text to Speech, JAWS (Job Access With Speech), Voice Over, TalkBack, and Windows Narrator. The devices he is now proficient in teaching are computers, iPhone, Android, MacBooks, iMac and Apple Air - just to name just a few. Not to mention, John is an excellent teacher with an exceptional level of patience.

Congratulations John!

Image description: Photo shows John Ryan smiling while holding a keyboard.

Shout out to our fabulous photographer Elizabeth E. George Photography!





06/17/2026
06/17/2026

Day or night, call 211 to get connected to the right support, whether you need help with mental health, crisis support, child and family resources, veteran support, or just need someone to listen.

If you or someone you know is in a crisis or needs support, call 211. No one faces a crisis alone.

✅ Call 211
✅ Call or text 988
✅ Text your zip code to 898211

06/15/2026
06/15/2026

You know that Disability Rights Problem you wish someone would actually do something about?

Tell us what it is. Disability Rights Florida is planning our 2027 priorities and your input decides where we focus. Our survey takes only a few minutes. Deadline is July 16.

Available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.

Need help completing the survey? Call us at 1-800-342-0823.

06/15/2026
06/15/2026

Address

1823 Buford Court
Tallahassee, FL
32308

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+18505759621

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