Check out the September edition of FDDC “Connections!”
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Announcements:
- Meet the New FDDC Board: FDDC introduces the new Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and At-Large members.
- Bid #2026-AF-9900 Aging Families Future Planning: The Bid, Work Plan Template, and Budget Request Form are available on the FDDC website.
- FDDC Annual Report: FDDC shares progress from Fiscal Year 2025, including Year 4 of its 5-year state plan, training, practical tools, and meaningful systems change.
- Care and Community: The blog series covers practical topics for individuals with I/DD, caregivers, and families, including planning for life beyond school and planning across the lifespan.
What We’re Celebrating
- Direct Support Professionals Week: FDDC honored Direct Support Professionals and recommitted to ensuring they receive the respect, compensation, and career opportunities they deserve.
- Hispanic Heritage Month: FDDC honors the generations of Hispanic Americans whose contributions have shaped and enriched our nation.
Opportunities - Employment is Advocacy! Tell Us How You Advocate at Work: FL SAND leaders and Fellows host a monthly Zoom for self-advocates to share questions, thoughts, and experiences.
APD and USF Stakeholder Meetings: Meetings are being held to solicit input on enhancing support coordinator quality, capacity and consistency.
Media
- “Our Work Matters” Podcast Series: FDDC’s podcast shares tools to help self-advocates, family members, and caregivers advocate for the developmental disabilities community.
- “Our Care Matters” Video Spotlights: The video series has reached 1,183,350 video plays and shares stories from communities across Florida.
- In The News: Featured stories include Inclusive Futures, Ridge Area Arc, FGCU adaptive sports, a food truck providing skills and confidence, and Miami-Dade’s Disability Resource Fair.