RESPECT of Florida

In celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, RESPECT of Florida is delighted to share this video showcasing some of our incredible partners throughout the state. We deeply appreciate all that our partners do each and every day.

Today, we recognize World Down Syndrome Day and this year’s theme to “End the Stereotypes.” For people with Down Syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, stereotypes can prevent them from being treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. We’re honored to employ Floridians with a wide range of disabilities, including Down Syndrome, at our Employment Centers across the state, such as Courtney and Kevin pictured here at Brevard Achievement Center.   We believe a person’s disability shouldn’t limit their opportunity to experience a fulfilling career doing something they enjoy. Thank you to all of our hard-working employees who help us provide a wide range of valuable commodities and services to agencies throughout Florida! 💖   #respectofflorida #peoplewithdisabilities #peoplewithdisability #disability #disabilityawareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityEmpowerment #PersonsWithDisability #worlddownsyndromeday #endthestereotypes

May you have the luck 'o the Irish, find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and enjoy a happy, healthy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀 🌈   #respectofflorida #peoplewithdisabilities #peoplewithdisability #disability #disabilityawareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityEmpowerment #PersonsWithDisability #happystpatricksday #luckoftheirish #potofgold

We’re delighted to announce the Okaloosa Eastbound Rest Area in the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 3 received the 2023 Award for Highest Inspection Scores across the district! 🎉 FDOT consistently receives positive feedback from travelers visiting this location. We’re proud of the staff’s commitment to high quality standards and customer service. These smiles say it all! 😊 Pictured from left to right are Hailey Parson, Karin Parson (supervisor), Karl Aune, and Jacqueline Moore. Congratulations, team! #respectofflorida #peoplewithdisabilities #peoplewithdisability #disability #disabilityawareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityEmpowerment #PersonsWithDisability

We love that the theme of this year’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month is “A World of Opportunities” because this so beautifully aligns with RESPECT’s mission and focus. 💙 We wholeheartedly embrace the goal to foster a world where people with disabilities can succeed by working together to remove obstacles and creating opportunities to thrive. This is woven into the fabric of our organization. We stand alongside our partners in this mission to envision a world of opportunities every day for the Floridians with disabilities who work at our Employment Centers across the state. #respectofflorida #peoplewithdisabilities #peoplewithdisability #disability #disabilityawareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityEmpowerment #PersonsWithDisability #DDAM2024 #developmentaldisabilitiesawareness #aworldofopportunities

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DID YOU KNOW?? Purchasing your workplace commodities and services from RESPECT of Florida has many layers of benefits! ✅Floridians with disabilities employed by our Employment Centers across the state benefit from the security and pride of steady, gainful employment. ✅State agencies and local government offices save valuable time and money by bypassing the competitive bid process when purchasing directly from RESPECT. ✅Your organization benefits from securing quality commodities and services at competitive pricing. ✅Florida’s taxpayers save money and our overall economy benefits by decreasing the number of individuals who are dependent upon welfare and other tax-supported subsidies. EVERYONE benefits when you purchase from RESPECT. We like to call it a win-win-win…! 🎉 Browse our online catalogue and make quality purchases supporting a great cause today at https://lnkd.in/ehatcQac #respectofflorida #peoplewithdisabilities #peoplewithdisability #disability #disabilityawareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityEmpowerment #PersonsWithDisability

Employing Floridians with disabilities is more than just a mission at RESPECT – it’s our passion. 🥰 We’re proud of the important work our Employment Centers provide for their employees. Together, we enable people with disabilities to learn valuable skills, gain work experience and self-confidence, build financial stability and independence, and expand their horizons to the vast world of careers available to them. Our goal is to transition employees into competitive, integrated employment in their communities. And along the way, we’re honored to provide these individuals with the dignity and pride that accompany having a job and being contributing members of society. It’s a mission – a passion – that inspires and motivates us daily. #respectofflorida #peoplewithdisabilities #peoplewithdisability #disability #disabilityawareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityEmpowerment #PersonsWithDisability

According to the CDC, vision loss is one of the top 10 causes of disability in the U.S. and is a condition feared by many. We’re proud to recognize February as Low Vision Awareness Month by shining a light on the positive, life-changing opportunities provided by many of our partner Employment Centers across Florida that employ people with partial or total vision loss. These Employment Centers make a huge difference in helping people with vision impairment find meaningful employment and experience a fulfilling career! A great example is Junior affiliated with Lighthouse Works Inc. in Orlando who enjoys working as a call center representative. Learn more about the many commodities and services provided by RESPECT through our partners employing people with disabilities at www.respectofflorida.org. #respectofflorida #lowvisionawarenessmonth #LVAM #peoplewithdisabilities #peoplewithdisability #disability #disabilityawareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityEmpowerment #PersonsWithDisability

As we join the nation in recognizing President’s Day, we’re honored to employ Floridians with disabilities in the production of American flags in partnership with our Employment Center Goodwill Industries of South Florida. ❤️💙 These nylon flags are 100% American made - including material, dye, and thread - and are available in multiple sizes. We’re proud to have sold nearly 1,950 of our flags and flag kits in 2023! Check them out in our online store at www.respectofflorida.org. #respectofflorida #peoplewithdisabilities #peoplewithdisability #disability #disabilityawareness #DisabilityEmployment #DisabilityEmpowerment #PersonsWithDisability #HappyPresidentsDay