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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 […]

After a four-year streak of mostly quiet hurricane seasons, we’re potentially back in a cone of uncertainty. We know the drill – stock up on essentials, try not to panic and get ready to hunker down. While that’s more than enough to worry about, persons living with disabilities have even more to consider. Jackie Fortmann,

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) – Florida is looking to secure an additional $1.1 billion from the federal government to bolster Medicaid funding over the next two years. The move is being applauded by health care groups, but the request for additional federal dollars isn’t exactly the Medicaid expansion Democrats have been pushing for a decade. The

A diminishing workforce of direct service professionals is causing a crisis for Floridians with disabilities and those who rely on such services. With low wages, fears of COVID-19, a 51 percent turnover rate, group homes closing and trouble finding in-home help, the situation is dire. The American Rescue Plan’s home and community-based offer would allow Florida to receive additional