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. Hosted by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC), The Arc of Florida, the Florida […]
Could the fact that Monday night’s Capitol Press Corps Skits were the 65th iteration of this annual lampooning of Florida politics be portentous? As one wag put it after the show came to an end: “When the House and Senate videos get more laughs than the skits themselves, maybe it’s time for them to retire.” Gov. Ron
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Sixty Days — A prime-time look at the 2019 Legislative Session: The Last 24 The House has been moving forward with a proposal that would allow compensation to college athletes for the use of their image or likeness, and now the Senate is doing the same, but with less enthusiasm. Though it cleared the Education
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The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council would like to thank everyone who attended our Disabilities & Transportation Awareness Day on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida. Also, a special Thank You to all of our partners.
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2020 Idelio Award Winner, Danielle McGill & Executive Director, Valerie Breen Fort Lauderdale resident Danielle McGill received the 11th Annual Idelio Valdes Leadership and Advocacy Award – the state’s top honor recognizing an individual with a developmental disability. The award is presented each year by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) to self-advocates who have
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