Together, Our Work Matters! The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) is counting on YOU to help set the direction for our next 5-year state plan for Florida’s intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) community. The new plan begins in October 2026. We need your feedback now! The more data we collect, the […]
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When I reflect on Grandparents’ Day, I’m reminded of the powerful role my own grandparents played in shaping my life, values, and beliefs. One set of grandparents, younger and more active, would take my brother and me on weekends. I fondly recall our trips to the Hamburger Express, where toy trains delivered our meals, and
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As we celebrate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) during this special week, we are reminded once again of the invaluable work they do for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Last year, we emphasized the critical role DSPs play in helping people with I/DD live fulfilled, independent lives. This year, while we continue to celebrate
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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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Check out the July Edition of the FDDC Connections e-news! Click here to read. Here is the link to the newsletter: https://conta.cc/4da3qJI for the (here) part
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Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) is pleased to introduce our new Council Chair, Eddie Hall. Eddie was born in Michigan in 1964 to a multi-generational family of farmers where hard work and no-nonsense were his family’s values. At 8, he moved with his mom and siblings to Polk County, Florida. Three weeks after they
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Check out the Special Family Cafe’ Edition of the FDDC Connections e-news! Click here to read.
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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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