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Valerie Breen statement on World Senior Day

Message from Executive Director Valerie Breen: National Senior Citizens Day

Today, on National Senior Citizens Day, we unite to honor the countless contributions of older adults who have profoundly shaped our communities. This day serves as a vital recognition of their enduring impact—a reminder of the importance of ensuring that our society remains a place where they can thrive with dignity and independence. At the […]

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Message from Executive Director Valerie Breen: Autism Acceptance Month

As we continue to celebrate Autism Acceptance Month, I am reminded of the profound power of our collective voices to foster understanding and compassion for individuals with autism and their families. This month allows us to amplify our efforts to raise awareness and advocate for the issues that deeply impact the autism community. According to

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FDLE Gets Ready to Issue Purple Alerts Across Florida for Missing Adults

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced it will begin issuing Purple Alerts in Florida on July 1. Florida’s Purple Alert Plan was established by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Purple Alert will be used to assist in the location of missing adults suffering from mental, cognitive, intellectual or developmental disabilities.

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State requests $1.1 billion for home and community-based Medicaid services

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Florida is looking to secure an additional $1.1 billion from the federal government to bolster Medicaid funding over the next two years. The move is being applauded by health care groups, but the request for additional federal dollars isn’t exactly the Medicaid expansion Democrats have been pushing for a decade. The

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Rescue Act Dollars Addressed by Disabilities Advocates

A diminishing workforce of direct service professionals is causing a crisis for Floridians with disabilities and those who rely on such services. With low wages, fears of COVID-19, a 51 percent turnover rate, group homes closing and trouble finding in-home help, the situation is dire. The American Rescue Plan’s home and community-based offer would allow Florida to receive additional

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