News & Updates
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FDDC Connections: March 2025
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Advocacy Awards Presented to Krystal Sims and Stephanie Nordin
The Florida Development Disabilities Council (FDDC) honored two individuals with advocacy awards last week in Tallahassee. Krystal Sims from St. Lucie County received the Idelio Valdes Leadership and Advocacy Award, and Stephanie Nordin received the inaugural Bobbie Lake Family Member Leadership and Advocacy Award. These awards were presented during the FDDC’s annual Developmental Disabilities Day
FDDC Connections: February 2025
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2023 Annual Report Spotlight
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council’s 2023 Annual Report highlights its key activities and federally funded initiatives over the past fiscal year. Each year, the Council submits a detailed performance report to the U.S. Administration on Community Living. This year’s report, available in both English and Spanish, outlines progress on five core goals: 
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FDDC Connections: January 2025
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Message from Executive Director Valerie Breen: Happy Holidays!
As we celebrate this holiday season, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support of and dedication to FDDC and the individuals with developmental disabilities and their families and caregivers we represent. Your commitment to and participation in our advocacy, education, and partnership initiatives has made a huge difference in the legislative