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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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Longwood resident JJ Holmes received the 15th Annual Idelio Valdes Leadership and Advocacy Award – the state’s top honor recognizing an individual with a developmental disability. The award is presented each year by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) to a self-advocate who has demonstrated advocacy activities in keeping with the spirit of Idelio Valdes and

Check out this special “Research Edition” of the FDDC Connections e-news! The FDDC administers federal funds to develop and support innovative practices that promote the independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in their communities. You’ll be able to see the progress made and the various reports documenting impact and success. Click

We are in the season of thankful hearts. This time of the year is special for me because of the incredible caregivers and supporters who were by my side throughout my own recent health journey. I learned that there are many aspects of caregiving, such as keeping an eye on someone, anticipating their needs, providing

Q: What would you most like people to know about your loved one? Laurie: Never underestimate her; most people do until they get to know her.  She has far more capability than most people think. Q: What brings you the most fulfillment/joy as a caretaker? Laurie: Finding the keys to open doors and ways to