Executive Director/Chair/Vice Chair Weekly Meeting- CANCELLED
2026-03-12 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-19 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-03-26 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-02 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-09 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-16 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-23 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-04-30 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) and 6 more dates
CANCELLED
TIME: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
LOCATION: Zoom
PURPOSE: Weekly update to discuss the general business of the Council.
For information on participating in this meeting call Valerie Breen at (800) 580-7801.
Please Note: Agenda times are approximate and the group will adjourn at the end of business.
Zoom Link https://fddc.zoom.us/j/88205030861?from=addon
This Zoom meeting requires a password. To join please contact our Office at (800) 580-7801 or (850) 488-4180.

Public Policy Committee Meeting
2026-03-13 13:00 - 14:00
TIME: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
LOCATION: Zoom
PURPOSE: Wrap up DD Day and any policy issues that need to be discussed and/or followed up on.
For information on participating in this meeting call Valerie Breen at (800) 580-7801.
Please Note: Agenda times are approximate and the group will adjourn at the end of business.
Zoom Link https://fddc.zoom.us/j/83091777561
This Zoom meeting requires a password. To join please contact our Office at (800) 580-7801 or (850) 488-4180.

Access to Services Task Force Meeting- CANCELLED
2026-03-13 15:00 - 16:30
CANCELLED
TIME: 3:00-4:30 PM
LOCATION: Zoom
PURPOSE: Access to Services Task Force Meeting
For information on participating in this meeting call Chris Reeve at (800) 580-7801.
Please Note: Agenda times are approximate and the group will adjourn at the end of business.
Zoom Link https://fddc.zoom.us/j/82591423454
This Zoom meeting requires a password. To join please contact our Office at (800) 580-7801 or (850) 488-4180.

Aging Caregivers Task Force Meeting/ SAT
2026-03-18 15:00 - 16:00
TIME: 3:00 – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: Zoom
PURPOSE: Aging Caregivers Task Force / SAT Meeting
For information on participating in this meeting call Chris Reeve at (800) 580-7801.
Please Note: Agenda times are approximate and the group will adjourn at the end of business.
Zoom Link https://fddc.zoom.us/j/86798764371
This Zoom meeting requires a password. To join please contact our Office at (800) 580-7801 or (850) 488-4180.

Self-Advocacy Leadership Taskforce
2026-03-24 16:30 - 18:30
TIME: 4:30-6:30 PM
LOCATION: Zoom
PURPOSE: Self-Advocacy Leadership Taskforce
For information on participating in this meeting call Sue Kabot at (800) 580-7801.
Please Note: Agenda times are approximate and the group will adjourn at the end of business.
Zoom Link https://fddc.zoom.us/j/86956855589
This Zoom meeting requires a password. To join please contact our Office at (800) 580-7801 or (850) 488-4180.

Home- and Community-Based Task Force Meeting
2026-03-26 15:30 - 16:30
TIME: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
LOCATION: Zoom
PURPOSE: Home and Community-based Task Force Meeting
For information on participating in this meeting call Sue Kabot at (800) 580-7801
Please Note: Agenda times are approximate and the group will adjourn at the end of business.
Zoom Link https://fddc.zoom.us/j/81174798001
This Zoom meeting requires a password. To join please contact our Office at (800) 580-7801 or (850) 488-4180.

Executive Committee Meeting
2026-04-22 13:00 - 14:00
Special Executive Committee Agenda 4-22-2026
Executive Committee Meeting Supporting Documents
Pursuant to section 286.011, Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Executive Committee of the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) shall hold a Special Meeting on April 22, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT at Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando, Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746, and Zoom https://fddc.zoom.us/j/87556787609?from=addon Passcode: [REDACTED] Phone (305) 224-1968, Meeting ID # 875 5678 7609, Passcode: [REDACTED] The purpose of the meeting is to consider taking action on a request from Ms. Elly Hagen dated March 13, 2026, related to Enrique Escallon’s membership on the Council pursuant to Article III, Section G of the Council’s bylaws.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceeding and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
FDDC adheres to the American Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to these hearings or meetings upon request. Requests may be made to the FDDC office via email fddc@fddc.org or telephonically (850) 488-4180 (local); (800)-580-7801 (toll free); or (800)-955-8771 (Florida Relay TTY) and must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing or meeting in order to provide the requested service.

Special Council Meeting
2026-04-22 14:00 - 16:00
Special Executive Committee Agenda 4-22-2026
BIOS FROM INTERESTED COUNCIL MEMBERS WHO HAVE CONSENTED TO SERVE
PRACTICE BALLOTS – NOT FOR SUBMISSION
Pursuant to section 286.011, Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) shall hold a Special Council Meeting on April 22, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT or as soon as the FDDC Executive Committee meeting has concluded, whichever is later, at Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando, Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL 34746, and Zoom https://fddc.zoom.us/j/87556787609?from=addon Passcode: [REDACTED] Phone (305) 224-1968, Meeting ID # 875 5678 7609, Passcode: [REDACTED] The purpose of the meeting is to hold elections for the following vacancies on the Executive Committee: Vice Chair, Treasurer, and At-Large.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceeding and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
FDDC adheres to the American Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to these hearings or meetings upon request. Requests may be made to the FDDC office via email fddc@fddc.org or telephonically (850) 488-4180 (local); (800)-580-7801 (toll free); or (800)-955-8771 (Florida Relay TTY) and must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing or meeting in order to provide the requested service.

FDDC Touchpoint Meetings
2026-05-13 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-20 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-27 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-17 15:00 - 16:00
Pursuant to section 286.011, Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) shall hold Touchpoint Meetings every Wednesday, at 3:00 PM EDT, via Zoom at https://fddc.zoom.us/j/84318538051, Meeting ID: 843 1853 8051, Passcode: [REDACTED] Phone: (305) 224-1968. The purpose of the meeting to touch base and to provide any important and priority related updates.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceeding and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
FDDC adheres to the American Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to these hearings or meetings upon request. Requests may be made to the FDDC office via email fddc@fddc.org or telephonically (850) 488-4180 (local); (800)-580-7801 (toll free); or (800)-955-8771 (Florida Relay TTY) and must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing or meeting in order to provide the requested service.

May Council Committee Meetings
2026-05-21 09:00 - 11:00
AGENDA AT A GLANCE 05-21-2026 thru 5-22-2026
Pursuant to section 286.011, Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) shall hold Committee Meetings on May 21, 2026, at 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT, at Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809, and via Zoom at https://fddc.zoom.us/j/87557405669?from=addon, Meeting ID: 875 5740 5669, Passcode: [REDACTED] Phone: (305) 224-1968. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss general business of the Council.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceeding and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
FDDC adheres to the American Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to these hearings or meetings upon request. Requests may be made to the FDDC office via email fddc@fddc.org or telephonically (850) 488-4180 (local); (800)-580-7801 (toll free); or (800)-955-8771 (Florida Relay TTY) and must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing or meeting in order to provide the requested service.

May Council Meeting
2026-05-21 11:30 - 16:20
AGENDA AT A GLANCE 05-21-2026 thru 5-22-2026
Pursuant to section 286.011, Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) shall hold a Full Council meeting on May 21, 2026, at 11:30 AM EDT or as soon as the Committee meetings have concluded, whichever is later at Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809, and via Zoom at https://fddc.zoom.us/j/87557405669?from=addon, Meeting ID: 875 5740 5669, Passcode: [REDACTED] Phone: (305) 224-1968. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss general business of the Council.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceeding and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
FDDC adheres to the American Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to these hearings or meetings upon request. Requests may be made to the FDDC office via email fddc@fddc.org or telephonically (850) 488-4180 (local); (800)-580-7801 (toll free); or (800)-955-8771 (Florida Relay TTY) and must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing or meeting in order to provide the requested service.

May Council Meeting
2026-05-22 08:30 - 13:10
AGENDA AT A GLANCE 05-21-2026 thru 5-22-2026
Pursuant to section 286.011, Florida Statutes, notice is hereby given that the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) shall hold a Full Council meeting on May 22, 2026, at 8:30 AM EDT at Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32809, and via Zoom at https://fddc.zoom.us/j/87557405669?from=addon, Meeting ID: 875 5740 5669, Passcode: [REDACTED] Phone: (305) 224-1968. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss general business of the Council.
If any person decides to appeal any decision made with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, such person will need a record of the proceeding and may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
FDDC adheres to the American Disabilities Act and will make reasonable modifications for access to these hearings or meetings upon request. Requests may be made to the FDDC office via email fddc@fddc.org or telephonically (850) 488-4180 (local); (800)-580-7801 (toll free); or (800)-955-8771 (Florida Relay TTY) and must be made at least 48 hours in advance of the hearing or meeting in order to provide the requested service.
