The Arc of Florida

Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act is a documentary about the decades-long fight for disability rights culminating in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act is set to premiere. Watch the trailer here, https://to.pbs.org/4ibssLp

Our April Provider Meeting will touch on the state of the insurance marketplace and relevant information on insurance and risk management. Check your calendars and register today! https://bit.ly/4knPDDF

One of the bills The Arc of Florida is tracking: this would change law to allow more administration of insulin in APD-licensed group homes. Two aging Florida parents are fighting for their son to be able to get insulin shots for his diabetes, administered by the caregivers in a group home. #AchieveWithUs #advocate https://bit.ly/4hmzHyH

Mark your calendars, ‘cause our 2025 #AdvocacyDays is October 10-12 and reservations open in June! #AchieveWithUs #advocate

Make plans to join us for our April Advocacy Meeting. Kim Musheno, Senior Director of Medicaid Policy at The Arc of the United States will provide an update on what The Arc Us is doing regarding Medicaid and how you can help. Register today! https://bit.ly/4i4UFDx

Help us give A BIG THANK YOU to ABLE United, as one of our Bronze Sponsors for our 2025 #AdvocacyDays! ABLE United encourages and assists the saving of private funds to help persons with disabilities cover costs that support their health, independence and quality of life. #Disney #AchieveWithUs https://bit.ly/3Fgrcrr

Spring means it’s time to start thinking about school age transition. If your loved one has an intellectual or developmental disability, this should start before your child turns age 14. Learn more, https://bit.ly/4bfWERU

Hopes are high in Tallahassee for the Legislature to advance the cause of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a number of important ways. #AchieveWithUs #advocate #disabilityrights https://bit.ly/4iOta0H

Today’s good thing: The accomplishments of individuals with Down syndrome will be on display in a big way as part of an awareness campaign springing up in cities across the country. https://bit.ly/4kIzYPk

A BIG THANK YOU to have Therap, as one of our Bronze Sponsors for our 2025 #AdvocacyDays! Therap is one of our Colleague Members and enhances the lives of individuals supported by service organizations by providing agencies the tools they need to focus on meaningful outcomes for the people they serve. Their electronic record and associated functionality is built on decades of experience. #Disney #AchieveWithUs https://bit.ly/3vifRCX