Mission, vision & values
Our Mission
First Coast Ability & Wellness Center empowers adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live healthier, more connected, and more independent lives through inclusive wellness, adaptive recreation, education, advocacy, and meaningful community engagement.
Our Vision
A First Coast where every ability is celebrated, every voice is valued, and every person has the opportunity to thrive.
What guides us
Core Values
Ability First
We focus on strengths, abilities, and potential.
Inclusion
Everyone belongs and deserves meaningful opportunities to participate.
Empowerment
We promote independence, confidence, and self-determination.
Respect
Every person is valued and treated with dignity.
Wellness
We support lifelong physical, emotional, social, and mental well-being.
Community
We create meaningful relationships and partnerships.
Innovation
We seek creative solutions to improve lives.
Integrity
We operate with honesty, transparency, and accountability.
Stronger Minds. Healthier Bodies. Fuller Lives.
Help Us Open the Doors
We're a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit building something Northeast Florida has never had.