News & Updates
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FDDC’s 2026 Legislative Briefing 1-20-26: Bill Tracking Icons
FDDC Legislative Briefing 1-20-26: FDDC Bill Tracking Icons The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council is launching a new weekly Legislative Briefing for the 2026 Session, sharing updates on legislation impacting the I/DD community and the Council’s position on key issues. Check out the new icons to keep you informed during the legislative session, and learn more

FDDC’s 2026 Legislative Briefing: An Introduction
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FDDC Connections: December 2025
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Message from Executive Director Valerie Breen: Happy Holidays!
As we close out 2025, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your guidance, commitment, and the heart you bring to your work, our partnerships, and the I/DD community. Even in a year of uncertain funding, your voices have kept us focused, steady and hopeful. Your perspectives and lived experiences make our work stronger,

FDDC Connections: November 2025
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Message from Executive Director Valerie Breen: Happy Thanksgiving!
Gratitude takes many forms and is often expressed quietly through everyday actions. As we approach this year’s Thanksgiving, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for those whose work may not always be in the spotlight but continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Whether
