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Disability Advocates to Demand Fair Wages During Upcoming Virtual Event

Posted on February 4, 2022

Shining a spotlight on the direct support workforce shortage thousands of Floridians with intellectual and developmental disabilities are facing, individuals, family members, support organizations and disability rights advocates are calling on lawmakers to “Pay Fair for My Care” during Wednesday’s 2022 Virtual Developmental Disabilities and Awareness Day (DD Day). [Read more…] about Disability Advocates to Demand Fair Wages During Upcoming Virtual Event

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Campaign Urges Florida to “Pay Fair” for Direct Support Workers

Posted on January 4, 2022

Disability services are chronically underfunded, and the problem has only been exacerbated by the pandemic. [Read more…] about Campaign Urges Florida to “Pay Fair” for Direct Support Workers

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Florida’s Leadership Program for Disabilities Advocacy Seeking Applicants

Posted on June 16, 2021

People with developmental disabilities and their families and caregivers will have an opportunity to learn how to become more effective advocates thanks to a statewide program offered by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council. [Read more…] about Florida’s Leadership Program for Disabilities Advocacy Seeking Applicants

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Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day Goes Virtual

Posted on March 16, 2021

Every year for more than a decade, hundreds of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families and advocates have gathered at the Florida Capitol on a designated day during the legislative session to shine a spotlight on issues that impact their wellbeing and survival. [Read more…] about Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day Goes Virtual

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Scientific Peer Review of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs’ Autism Research Program for the Department of Defense

Posted on October 6, 2020

The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs’ (CDMRP), Autism Research Program (ARP) consumer advocate Susan Kabot recently participated in the evaluation of research applications submitted to the ARP. [Read more…] about Scientific Peer Review of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs’ Autism Research Program for the Department of Defense

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Statement from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Regarding the State Budget and iBudget Waiver Funding

Posted on June 29, 2020

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) is pleased by Governor DeSantis’ decision to preserve funding for the iBudget Waiver through the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). [Read more…] about Statement from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Regarding the State Budget and iBudget Waiver Funding

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Advocates Urge Florida Governor to Preserve Funding for Services

Posted on June 1, 2020

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council is calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to preserve funding for services for people with developmental disabilities when he signs the state budget passed by the Florida Legislature in March. [Read more…] about Advocates Urge Florida Governor to Preserve Funding for Services

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Advocates Gather at State Capitol for Developmental Disabilities and Transportation Awareness Day

Posted on February 11, 2020

Hundreds of Floridians concerned about the quality of care and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those who are transportation disadvantaged gathered at the state Capitol today for the 2020 Developmental Disabilities and Transportation Awareness Day. [Read more…] about Advocates Gather at State Capitol for Developmental Disabilities and Transportation Awareness Day

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Campaign Urges Funding for Floridians with Disabilities

Posted on October 29, 2019

The iBudget Waiver – Florida’s only public health insurance program for individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities – provides essential and critical services to nearly 35,000 Floridians. [Read more…] about Campaign Urges Funding for Floridians with Disabilities

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Advocates Gather at State Capitol for Developmental Disabilities and Transportation Awareness Day

Posted on March 20, 2019

Hundreds of Floridians concerned about quality care, funding and quality transportation for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as those who are transportation disadvantaged gathered at the state Capitol today for the 2019 Developmental Disabilities and Transportation Awareness Day. [Read more…] about Advocates Gather at State Capitol for Developmental Disabilities and Transportation Awareness Day

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