Idelio Valdes Leadership and Advocacy Award
Idelio Valdes was a self-advocate who had a tremendous impact on the people around him and the community in which he lived and worked. His life’s journey included many ups and downs but he always stayed the course to self realization, commitment to service and dedication to the things that were of most value to him. His demonstrated advocacy activities, his belief in building partnerships, his initiative in challenging the status quo and his enthusiasm for life and its possibilities endeared him to all who were fortunate enough to know him. This award is dedicated to his memory.
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Council Survey
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council is conducting this survey to gather information on Floridians with disabilities and their families, specifically, how familiar Floridians are with the Council and its work. We are also asking that you provide information on the county where you live so that we can send you information on meetings, conferences and other issues that are specific to your area of the state. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey, which will help us better serve all Floridians. Click here to take the survey.
Disability.gov
The U.S. Department of Labor has launched Disability.gov, a redesigned federal Web site that connects the more than 50 million Americans with disabilities to thousands of trusted resources on disability-related issues, programs and services. Formerly known as DisabilityInfo.gov, the site has been completely redesigned and updated with new social media tools, such as a blog and a Twitter feed, to encourage feedback and interaction among visitors. Disability.gov is not just for Americans with disabilities, but also for parents of children with disabilities, employers, workforce and human resource professionals, veterans, educators, caregivers and many others.
Improvements to Disaster Plans for Individuals with Disabilities
Criag Fugate, Chief of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has announced that FEMA plans to publish a range of disaster guides in the next six months to cover planning for working with disabled populations, handling household pets, and setting evacuation plans during disasters. Click here for more information
Prepare Now Before a Disaster Strikes
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Governor Crist Urges Floridians to Prepare for Hurricane Season
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"Disaster Ready" - An Emergency Preparedness Guide for Floridians with Disabilities
This publication can help anyone prepare for a disaster, but includes specific information that is important for individuals with disabilities.
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You can order copies of the guide by calling the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council at 1-800-580-7801 or click here , then locate the guide in the list of publications and order the guide online.
