Legislative Platform
Read about the Council’s legislative priorities and follow progress made through our Capitol updates.
There are several ways for self-advocates, parents and caregivers to get involved and support those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Council supports and funds several programs, advocacy messages and publications that target specific issues related to individuals with disabilities.
Legislative Platform
Each year the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council develops and approves a Legislative Platform that includes priorities identified by stakeholders, family members, and self-advocates.
Policy Briefs and Capitol Updates
- Capitol Update, Volume 25, Issue 12- June 19, 2025 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update, Volume 25, Issue 11- May 5, 2025 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update, Volume 25, Issue 10- April 28, 2025 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update, Volume 25, Issue 9- April 21, 2025 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update, Volume 25, Issue 8- April 14, 2025 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update, Volume 25, Issue 7- April 7, 2025 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update, Volume 25, Issue 6- March 31, 2025 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update, Volume 25, Issue 5- March 24, 2025 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update, Volume 25, Issue 4- March 17, 2025 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update, Volume 25, Issue 3- March 10, 2025 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update, Volume 25, Issue 2- March 3, 2025 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update, Volume 25, Issue 1- February 24, 2025 (PDF) Click to Open
2024 Capitol Updates
- Capitol Update Volume 24, Issue 9- March 11, 2024 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update Volume 24, Issue 8- March 1, 2024 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update Volume 24, Issue 7- February 23, 2024 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update Volume 24, Issue 6- February 16, 2024 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update Volume 24, Issue 5- February 9, 2024 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update Volume 24, Issue 4- February 2, 2024 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update Volume 24, Issue 3- January 26, 2024 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update Volume 24, Issue 2- January 19, 2024 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update Volume 24, Issue 1- January 11, 2024 (PDF) Click to Open
2023 Capitol Updates
- Capitol Update Volume 23, Issue 1- March 3, 2023 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update Volume 23, Issue 2- March 7, 2023 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update Volume 23, Issue 3- March 13, 2023 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update Volume 23, Issue 4- March 28, 2023 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update Volume 23, Issue 5- April 10, 2023 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update Volume 23, Issue 6- April 20, 2023 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update Volume 23, Issue 7- April 27, 2023 (PDF) Click to Open
- Capitol Update Volume 23, Issue 8- May 8, 2023 (PDF) Click to Open
Legislative Platform
Advocating and promoting programs, practices and innovative initiatives
Outreach Initiatives
Make an impact in your local community to support the 2025 Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day activities.
DD Awareness Day
Urging the Florida Legislature to provide funding for needed care and support