Q: What would you most like people to know about your loved one? Laurie: Never underestimate her; most people do until they get to know her. She has far more capability than most people think. Q: What brings you the most fulfillment/joy as a caretaker? Laurie: Finding the keys to open doors and ways to […]
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Q: What would you most like people to know about your loved one? Jean: It’s difficult when you have a child with a developmental disability who is now an adult; people don’t understand how that affects their needs. Individuals with developmental disabilities DO grow up and they experience life changes like everyone else does. Sometimes
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#CareGivingAroundtheClock This month, we are celebrating National Family Caregivers Month, a heartfelt salute to those who devote their days and nights to the well-being of their loved ones. In the spirit of around-the-clock dedication, organization, responsibility, scheduling, and hands-on care, we invite you to join us in acknowledging and celebrating the incredible families whose selfless
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The FDDC funded a project that created a transportation voucher in Florida’s Treasure Coast which has provided over 120,000 trips to more than 7,000 individuals. The project now thrives independently, offering 24/7 door-to-door service across St Lucie and Indian River counties. These journeys are not just rides; they’re pathways to job training, employment, and crucial
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This month, we are celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a dedicated time each October to honor and celebrate the remarkable contributions of America’s workers with disabilities, both past and present. NDEAM is a platform for recognizing their resilience, achievements, and the positive impact they bring to workplaces across the nation. This month also
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This week, we are celebrating Direct Support Professionals Week, a time to honor our DSPs for the work they do to help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live fulfilled lives. The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) is concerned about the shortage of DSPs and is supporting a research project to identify solutions
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I think back to the role my own grandparents played in my life, shaping my own cultural and religious beliefs. One set was younger and could take my brother and me for weekends. I remember fondly our trips to eat at the Hamburger Express, where toy trains traveled throughout the restaurant delivering your meal and
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FDDC news you can use about the Florida SAND fellow, Advocacy Guide; Back to School, and Hurricane Preparedness. Click here to read the 8/30/2023 edition of FDDC Connections.
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On the 33rd anniversary of the ADA, let’s all make it our responsibility to reach out and provide support to someone with a disability – whether it is a family member, neighbor, or coworker – we can all make their lives a little easier, and our lives a little richer.” Thank you to the Florida
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