Goodwill SWFL Expands Services in Charlotte County

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. - June 5, 2026 - PRLog -- Community members, partners, and families are invited to celebrate the grand opening of a new Disability Navigation office in Charlotte County, expanding access to critical support services for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Operated through Goodwill Southwest Florida's Disability Services, NavAbilities, is a Disability Navigation program providing personalized guidance to help families connect with essential resources and services. The program simplifies what can often be a complex and overwhelming process by assisting individuals with navigating eligibility, applications, and services - including, but not limited to, the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).

Beyond applications, NavAbilities serves as a central hub for support, connecting families to healthcare, therapy, education, and community resources while assisting with paperwork and follow-up every step of the way.

The new office, located at the Port Charlotte Goodwill Community Resource Center (CRC), 24123 Peachland Blvd., Port Charlotte, represents a significant step in expanding access to these services for Charlotte County residents.

"With the opening of our Charlotte County office, we will expand our reach, provide more one-on-one support, and connect more individuals to critical services sooner," said Jessica Tursi, Director of Disability Services & Navigation. "This expansion is about access, connection, and making sure individuals with disabilities and their families have the support they need close to home."

The ribbon-cutting event will provide an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the NavAbilities program and how it supports individuals and families on their journey toward greater independence and quality of life.

Event Details:
What: Disability Navigation Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
When: Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 10 a.m.
Where: Goodwill Southwest Florida Port Charlotte Community Resource Center
24123 Peachland Blvd., Port Charlotte, FL
Details: Light refreshments will be provided

Individuals and families interested in enrolling in the NavAbilities program can complete a registration or referral form online at: https://forms.gle/vvaHLwCdkAL5iDiPA

By expanding services into Charlotte County, NavAbilities aims to ensure families are not left waiting, but are actively supported every step of the way, strengthening connections to vital resources and improving outcomes for individuals with disabilities across the region.

About Goodwill Southwest Florida

Goodwill Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization that is committed to serving people with disabilities and disadvantages by offering life-changing opportunities to achieve independence.  They have been providing services to people with disabilities and disadvantages since 1966 in five counties of Southwest Florida: Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades & Hendry counties. For more information on how Goodwill SWFL positively impacts the community, visit https://goodwillswfl.org/.