coming alongside families impacted by disability since 2010.

Ability Tree was founded in 2010 by Joe and Jen Butler, who made it their mission to come alongside families impacted by disability to provide R.E.S.T.

When Joe and Jen's son, Micah, was diagnosed with multiple disabilities, they realized the overwhelming need for support of families who are impacted by disability. Driven to make community possible and make Jesus accessible across the U.S., Ability Tree was planted.

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our national
executive leadership

Joe Butler

Founder & Chief
Executive Officer,
Ability Tree

Jen Butler

Founder & Chief Operations Officer,
Ability Tree

Micah Butler

Chief Inspiration Officer,
Ability Tree

our story

Ability Tree is dedicated to coming alongside families impacted by disability by providing R.E.S.T. (Recreation, Education, Support, & Training). Each Community Branch location offers disability-inclusive programming, events, support, and more to Make Community Possible for the entire family!

meet the first coast team

Contact Ability Tree First Coast Community Branch
Email: firstcoast@abilitytree.org
Call: (855) 288-6735 ext. 3

Ryan James (RJ)

Executive Director,
First Coast Community
Branch

rj@abilitytree.org

Fran Paschall

Interim Executive Director

fran.paschall@abilitytreefc.org

Jessenia Alicea

Courtney Sikes

Administrative Assistant

Homeschool Coordinator

jessenia@abilitytree.org

courtney@abilitytree.org

Beth Sullivan

Ability Camp
Teacher

Carrie Domo

Ability Camp
Co-Teacher

Patricia Fasano

Victoria Golden