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Fanning Springs Disability Expo

The Fanning Spring Disability Expo is coming up on May 10!!  For more information: APD Blog

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Attorney General Pam Bondi introduced a resolution at the Florida Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, March 18, declaring the month of March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month in Florida. If you would like to watch the video of the cabinet meeting, you can view the video here.

Governor's Business Ambassador Award

During the meeting of the Florida Cabinet on March 18, Governor Rick Scott recognized Gulf Coast Enterprises with the Governor’s Business Ambassador Award for their commitment in creating jobs for families in North Florida. If you would like to watch the video of the cabinet meeting, you can view the video here.

Legislative Session to Begin

APD Director Barbara Palmer talks about some of the agencies priorities in this video. You can view the video here.

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Other News & Announcements

  • The Florida Youth Commission will now be operated and facilitated by the Department of Juvenile Justice. The Florida Youth Commission represents youth across the state, and as an advisory body to the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet. A Youth Commission representative attends all Florida Children and Youth Cabinet meetings and provides updates to the Cabinet on current issues facing Florida’s youth. If you would like to learn more about the Florida Youth Commission, visit www.flgov.com/fyc.

  • The Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) is seeking interested individuals to serve as members of its Board of Directors. FAAST is a statewide organziation that promotes the use of assistive technology among people with disabilities. It is currently looking for new Board members that are either assistive technology users or their family members. You can view the application in PDF format at this link. Learn more about FAAST, its programs and mission, at http://www.faast.org/about-us.

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