For almost 50 years, RESPECT of Florida has proudly employed Floridians with disabilities across the state.
Tallahassee, FL
Joined January 2020
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Celebrating #NDEAM with our 2026 Employee of the Year Commodities, Alberto Freijo of @lighthouseworks! Alberto has consistently exceeded production expectations while holding to exceptional quality standards. Congrats, Alberto! #DisabilityEmployment #InclusiveEmployment #Florida
ALT RESPECT of Florida graphic reading “Alberto Freijo, Lighthouse Works, 2026 Employee of the Year, Commodities.” Alberto, in a red shirt and cap, sorts printed materials into boxes at a warehouse table.
Proud to sponsor and exhibit at today’s 20th Annual Exceptional Employment Awards at the Florida Capitol! Congrats to the employers and employees honored by @FloridaAPD, Vocational Rehabilitation and @FLBlindServices. Plaques made by Inspire of Central Florida. #NDEAM
ALT Two RESPECT of Florida staff members smile behind an exhibit table at the Florida Capitol, draped with a black RESPECT of Florida tablecloth. The table holds giveaways, brochures and display signs, including one sharing RESPECT’s impact stats. Large windows behind them overlook a wide view of Tallahassee.
This #NDEAM, we're proud to recognize Felix Torres Jr. of @bacemploy as our 2026 Most Improved Employee of the Year! Congratulations, Felix. This recognition is well deserved! #NDEAM #DisabilityEmployment #InclusiveEmployment #Florida
ALT RESPECT of Florida graphic reading "Felix Torres Jr., Brevard Achievement Center, 2026 Most Improved Employee of the Year." Felix stands outdoors in a high-visibility safety vest, holding a pressure washer wand beside a work truck.
October is #NDEAM, and we’re highlighting individuals recognized at our 2026 Awards Luncheon last month. We're kicking it off by celebrating our 2026 Rookie of the Year, Daniel Hernandez of MacDonald Training Center, Inc.! #DisabilityEmployment #InclusiveEmployment #Florida
ALT RESPECT of Florida graphic reading "Daniel Hernandez, MacDonald Training Center, 2026 Rookie of the Year." Daniel smiles at a work table, holding a small SunPass device, with SunPass posters on the wall behind him.
At our 2026 Awards Luncheon last week, we celebrated these three honorees. Congratulations to all, and thank you for your commitment to inclusive employment. Stay tuned next month as we highlight employee awards during #NDEAM. #InclusiveEmployment #DisabilityEmployment #Florida
This week at the @floridaarf 50th Annual Conference and Awards Luncheon, RESPECT of Florida will present a number of awards, recognizing the individuals, customers, and organizations who exemplify what employment and independence look like in action. We'll share some of the award winners in future weeks!
#FloridaARF50 #DisabilityEmployment
Work means more than a paycheck. For the individuals supported by RESPECT of Florida employment centers, it means independence, community, and purpose. Watch to see what that looks like. youtu.be/a0ORUiRfcnc
#DisabilityEmployment #InclusiveWorkplace
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and RESPECT of Florida is committed year-round to connecting people with disabilities to meaningful employment. Learn more at beta.dol.gov/programs-initia…
#NDEAM2026 #DisabilityEmployment #InclusiveWorkplace
Join RESPECT in celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day at the Capitol tomorrow, March 11th! Stop by our booth on the 2nd Floor Rotunda to say hi, learn more about what we do, and grab some goodies!
#respectofflorida
If you'd like to know more about how RESPECT of Florida can benefit your organization check out one of our new videos below.
As we are coming to the end of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we are pleased to share Matthew Seeger’s perspective on the work he does at the Florida Department of Management Services. We cannot thank Matthew enough for his dedication and years of service.
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.
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Excited for the @flcounties Annual Conference this week. We would love to talk to you about commodities and services that your county may need. Come see us in Booth 104 to see what RESPECT of Florida can provide for you while supporting Floridians with disabilities. #flcounties
Excited for the FAPPO Conference at the Disney's Coronado Springs Resort today! Visit our booth and see how we can help solve your procurement needs. Come by Booth #801 to see what RESPECT of Florida can procure for you while supporting Floridians with disabilities.
#FAPPO2024
Today, we recognize World Down Syndrome Day and this year’s theme to “End the Stereotypes.” We’re honored to employ Floridians with a wide range of disabilities, including Down Syndrome, at our Employment Centers across the state! 🥰
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 #disability #disabilityawareness #DisabilityEmployment #happystpatricksday #luckoftheirish #potofgold
We’re delighted to announce the Okaloosa Eastbound Rest Area in FDOT District 3 received the 2023 Award for Highest Inspection Scores across the district! 🎉 FDOT consistently receives positive feedback from travelers visiting this location. Congratulations, team!
We love the theme of this year’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: “A World of Opportunities.” This so beautifully aligns with RESPECT’s mission to foster a world where people with disabilities can succeed by working together to create opportunities to thrive. #DDAM2024
Employing Floridians with disabilities is more than just our mission; it’s our passion. We enable individuals to learn valuable skills, gain work experience & self-confidence, build financial stability & independence, and expand their horizons to the careers available to them.🥰
We’re honored to employ Floridians with disabilities in the production of 100% American-made flags in partnership with our Employment Center Goodwill Industries of South Florida. We sold nearly 1,950 of these flags and flag kits in 2023! Check them out at respectofflorida.org.
