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.

04/24/2026

First Baptist Church of Tallahassee invites you to help spread the word about an opportunity to receive FREE basic dental care from May 4–8 for individuals with low income and no dental insurance. Please see the flyer for more details, and thank you for helping us share this valuable resource with our community!

04/24/2026
04/23/2026

Exciting news! 🎉

Alzheimer’s Project has officially opened a new Day Respite site in Crawfordville—giving you time to rest while your loved one enjoys a safe, engaging day filled with activities, connection, and care (lunch included!).

The location is open Mondays from 9am–3pm at Lake Ellen Baptist Church.

Call (850) 386-2778 to schedule the required initial assessment.

04/23/2026

A big thank you to Gulf Winds Credit Union for delivering a meal route on Tuesday! Your generosity helped ensure seniors across the Big Bend received hot, nutritious meals along with a friendly smile. We’re so grateful for your support and commitment to caring for our community 🩵

04/23/2026

☀️ Making the BEST of Your Summer ☀️

Parents, join FSU Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) for a helpful Zoom session focused on creating and using supports to make summer more successful.

FSU CARD consultants will share practical strategies, resources, and guidance to help your family feel prepared and confident this summer. 💙

📅 Tuesday, May 12
⏰ 12:30 PM ET / 11:30 AM CT
📍 Zoom Video Conference
🎤 Presenters: A. Burch, D. Merrix & L. Fleck

🔗 Register here: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/x1tWlyGgQMGpOvHVk9Xesg

04/19/2026

Play, learn, and grow! 💛

Join us for **Books, Balls, and Blocks**, a free screening event designed for kids (0–8) and their families! From hands-on play to helpful tips for supporting your child’s development, it’s a fun and meaningful way to spend your afternoon.

📅 April 21, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Cross Creek Family Resource Center
2002 Old St. Augustine Rd, Building A, Suite 50

✨ The first 30 families to register will receive a take-home bag filled with books and fun learning items!

We are so grateful to share that this event was made possible by a generous grant from the Community Foundation of North Florida.

In partnership with: Children’s Services Council of Leon County, WFSU, Whole Child Leon, Healing Heart, Early Steps, Rebound and Recovery, and Children’s Home Society of North Florida.

🔗 Register here: https://f.mtr.cool/sccyfaiqul

04/19/2026

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

Website

https://www.walmart.com/registry/RR/7c16f2ef-c753-476c-a59c-a82190b019de, https://www.amazo

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Welcome to Ability1st! We are a community-based organization offering support services, advocacy, and information to empower people with disabilities to live independently. Our programs are designed to target the most vulnerable people living with disabilities in our community, and to provide ways to improve their quality of life. This may include access to affordable housing, mental health and crisis counseling, career development, assistance applying for Social Security benefits, and durable medical equipment loans.

We are a United Way agency celebrating 40 years of service in the Big Bend community.