Our Work Matters
A Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Podcast
Whether you are a self-advocate or a family member/caregiver of an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), this podcast has tools to help you advocate for the developmental disabilities community and promote inclusion in your state and local community. Join Dr. Christine Reeve, a Program Director at the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) as she interviews project partners, family members, caregivers, and self-advocates about ways to help advocate in your community and resources available from the FDDC. Join our community to help build inclusive environments and opportunities for those with developmental disabilities in Florida.
Episode 1 – The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council: Who We Are and What We Do
Listen to the episode on:
Episode 2 – The FDDC’s 2025 Legislative Platform: Advocating for Individuals with I/DD
(Coming – February 2025)
Episode 3 – Creating Your Own Local DD Day with Michelle Zeman & Patrick Darcy, Self-Advocates
(Coming – March 2025)
Episode 4 – Learning About Dual Diagnosis: Individuals with I/DD and Mental Health Concerns
(Coming – April 2025)
Episode 5 – Helping Individuals with I/DD and their Families Advocate for Themselves: Assessing Case Management and Residential
(Coming – May 2025)
Episode 6 – The Importance of Training First Responders About People with I/DD
(Coming – June 2025)
Legislative Platform
Advocating and promoting programs, practices and innovative initiatives
Outreach Initiatives
Make an impact in your local community to support the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day activities.
DD Awareness Day
Urging the Florida Legislature to provide funding for needed care and support