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Grandparents May Now Join Family Care Councils — Stakeholders Applaud Addition
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Florida Governor Rick Scott has signed legislation that expands the membership of Family Care Councils (FCC) to now include grandparents. There are 15 FCCs around the state that advise...
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Safety Month; Slips, Trips and Falls
Admit it; we’ve all done it. We’ve all had slips, trips, and falls that resulted in hilarious stories for friends. Unfortunately, those same incidents can also result in serious injury. The risk of...
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Increases for ADT and Group Home Providers
Some Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) customers and providers will see a financial increase beginning July 1. APD group home providers will receive a $40 per person increase for room and...
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National Fireworks Safety Month
It’s July; time for BBQs, ice cream, family vacations, and fireworks. According to the Consumer Product Satefy Commission, there were about 9,600 fireworks related injuries during the Fourth of July...
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People First! Advocate Award
The Ridge Area Arc’s People First! Advocate Award honors an individual, group or organization which consistently demonstrate a leadership role in the advocacy of people with developmental disabilities....
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An Amazing Bank Teller by James Vidrine
Rachel Doeble is a determined young woman who pursues her personal and career goals, and achieves them. Her career in the banking industry began in 2004, and she has been working full-time since June...
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Family Care Council Wins Award
On July 23, The Family Care Council Suncoast Region was honored with the Tom Ulvenes Outstanding Community Service Award at the Annual ADA Disability EXPO Advocacy Awards Ceremony and Community Forum....
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Disability Employment Awareness Month Resolution
WHEREAS, Florida’s Agency for Persons with Disabilities provides services to more than 50,000 Floridians with developmental disabilities annually so they can live and work in their local communities;...
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“KEEP FLORIDA WORKING” Budget Eliminates Critical Needs Waiting List for...
Third Year to Fund Waiting List Enrollment TALLAHASSEE, FL—Florida Governor Rick Scott is again recommending funding to serve individuals with critical needs on the Agency for Persons with Disabilities...
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