PFFMC Stories – SOUTHEAST

Pembroke Pine, Florida – My son Caidan just turned 6, and with each passing birthday, I’m so inspired and proud of how far he’s come. Caidan is autistic and mostly nonspeaking. He’s also smart and inventive, and has found plenty of ways to get his point across when he feels strongly about something, whether it’s […]

Martin County, Florida – My name is Dolores and I live on my own. My support staff helps me go out, pay my bills, they take me to the doctor. I do not want to ever live in a group home ever again. My staff keeps me safe and I don’t want them to quit.

Martin County, Florida – Hi my name is Mary Jo. I am a self advocate that receives support through the med waiver. My health is important and complex. I have 12 specialist that I see regularly. My support staff is crucial to keeping me safe, healthy and living independently. Minimum wage is not a fair

Martin County, Florida –My name is Sarah. I have developmental disabilities and a vision disability. Direct support providers definitely deserve better. They take care of people that need support and it is difficult to find quality workers when the pay is so low. Especially, during a pandemic. PAY FAIR FOR MY CARE! Return to the

Martin County, Florida – My name is Stephanie and I have multiple disabilities and I am on dialysis. It is impossible to find quality workers to help me because the pay is really low and my health issues are complex. My mom has to work but she is my main helper. She worries and struggles

Broward County, Florida – I have a person with a developmental disability and other disabilities including medical and having a supportive home health aid will keep me in a safe environment and in the home I love. Good home health aid is hard to find and keep because they are asking for more money in

Bocan Raton, Florida –My adult son’s direct support workers value are priceless to both my 28 year old son with autism and me his mom. Our Direct Support Workers enhance my son’s ABILITY to live MORE INDEPENDENTLY and as a productive and contributing member to society; which allows me to work and also be a

Davie, Florida – My son is 30 years old with many medical issues. He is dependent on Direct Support Professionals for all his needs. He is unable to do anything by himself. He depends on DSP’s to be able to participate in the community and to take care of him. We are facing a very

Loxahatchee, Florida – My direct care workers help me, and teach me things that make my life a little easier. Things like communication, daily living skills, even leisure skills. They also make sure I am safe and supervised if my family can’t be home. I’m not sure what my life would be without them, and