The Arc of Florida

11/26/2025

11/25/2025

Just a reminder that , an annual day of giving, is next Tuesday, December 2. How will you show your support?

Find a chapter or colleague member near you. https://www.arcflorida.org/membership

11/24/2025

If you are caring for a loved one with an intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) and have applied for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities’ (APD) Waiting List, it is your responsibility to stay active and . Follow up periodically and check your category and process.

What You Can Do While on the APD Waiting List It is your responsibility to stay active and follow up. Contact your APD Regional office periodically and check on your application and progress. See a list of the APD Regional Offices.Be a part of The Arc of Florida’s Advocacy Committee. Our goal is t...

11/24/2025

Town Hall meetings continue next week with the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and Florida Community Care (FCC) for self-advocates, parents, and providers to learn more about the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Comprehensive Managed Care Program (ICMC).

The first two meetings are virtual (Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2), to accommodate those families and recipients. Each will feature a moderated panel of subject matter experts composed of Agency and FCC representatives to provide information and answer questions. The third meeting (Wednesday, December 3) will be in person and will feature a moderated panel of subject matter experts composed of Agency and FCC representatives, followed by an open house during which meeting attendees can visit tables/booths sponsored by key stakeholders.

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11/21/2025

Good News for Northwest Florida.

https://www.getthecoast.com/freeports-westonwood-ranch-secures-400000-in-state-funding-for-life-skills-job-training-center/?fbclid=IwY2xjawONg2BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe6Atw97oi2lRCH4H8vKUw20FwDl1Ee7J0s6EMqPbYA98sI9sXsI49TRaH3n4_aem_vFj_5zZAFG2Ba8RkKRLUyQ

The nonprofit organization will use the funding to construct a new life skills and job training facility for individuals with developmental disabilities.

11/21/2025

Good advice for this holiday and travel season from Autism Society of Florida. Check it out.

11/20/2025

Our December Provider Forum will focus on Quality Assurance Matters. Learn about this proactive approach aiming to prevent defects before they occur rather than just identifying them after the fact.

Register today! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pIaszG3NQGSU-mRZm2MEtA

11/20/2025

, an annual day of giving, is Tuesday, December 2. Launched in 2012, the goal was simple ~ to make giving more central in daily life. During this season of giving, we hope you will find one of our chapter or colleague members near you and support the great work they do every day.

Your support helps us raise awareness and advocate for those we serve. https://www.arcflorida.org/support-us

11/19/2025

Yesterday, we presented our Legislative Champion Award to Senator Grall. Her strong leadership helped improve system challenges allowing more individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently in their communities.

Shown: Dustin Goodwyn, Advocacy & Outreach Manager, Erin Grall for Florida, and Summer Pffeifer, CEO.

11/18/2025

For our December Advocacy Meeting, Joel Leon, with Revelation Technologies, will discuss his company and services, along with giving back to the community supporting him and other self-advocates.

Register today!
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/V6xPuihRQ8-9atscCM1YAg

11/18/2025

A new grant is helping support and facilitate professional careers for people with disabilities throughout the global attractions industry. The $50,000 grant is a collaboration between Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and the IAAPA Foundation.

The $50,000 grant is a collaboration between Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and the IAAPA Foundation.

11/17/2025

There’s still time to register for our November Lunch-n-Learn this Wednesday, November 19.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yVZjfLbEQz-eD73fB6HZoA