Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC)
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We affect policy and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
🎉 Happy New Year from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council!
Thank you to our partners, advocates, and community members for your continued engagement and support. Together, we look forward to another year of thoughtful collaboration, shared stories, and steady progress.
Thank you to our partners, advocates, and community members for your continued engagement and support. Together, we look forward to another year of thoughtful collaboration, shared stories, and steady progress.
January 1, 2026 at 4:59 AM
🎉 Happy New Year from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council!
Thank you to our partners, advocates, and community members for your continued engagement and support. Together, we look forward to another year of thoughtful collaboration, shared stories, and steady progress.
Thank you to our partners, advocates, and community members for your continued engagement and support. Together, we look forward to another year of thoughtful collaboration, shared stories, and steady progress.
Friendly reminder to join the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. as we host the 20th annual Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. [...]
December 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Friendly reminder to join the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. as we host the 20th annual Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. [...]
🎙️ Our Work Matters is a podcast from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) that shares real conversations with Floridians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), along with family members, caregivers, and professionals from across the state. [...]
December 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🎙️ Our Work Matters is a podcast from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) that shares real conversations with Floridians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), along with family members, caregivers, and professionals from across the state. [...]
Stay connected with the most important news from the FDDC!
Check out the FDDC Connections: December 2025 edition, with DD Day info, news, advocacy, and resources to use.
https://www.fddc.org/fddc-connections-december-2025/
Check out the FDDC Connections: December 2025 edition, with DD Day info, news, advocacy, and resources to use.
https://www.fddc.org/fddc-connections-december-2025/
December 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Stay connected with the most important news from the FDDC!
Check out the FDDC Connections: December 2025 edition, with DD Day info, news, advocacy, and resources to use.
https://www.fddc.org/fddc-connections-december-2025/
Check out the FDDC Connections: December 2025 edition, with DD Day info, news, advocacy, and resources to use.
https://www.fddc.org/fddc-connections-december-2025/
Each year the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council develops and approves Legislative Priorities identified by stakeholders, family members, and self-advocates. The 2026 Legislative Priorities is now available.
Download it now: https://www.fddc.org/legislative-platform/
Download it now: https://www.fddc.org/legislative-platform/
December 22, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Each year the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council develops and approves Legislative Priorities identified by stakeholders, family members, and self-advocates. The 2026 Legislative Priorities is now available.
Download it now: https://www.fddc.org/legislative-platform/
Download it now: https://www.fddc.org/legislative-platform/
Our Care Matters is a powerful video series by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) that centers the voices of Floridians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, and caregivers.[...]
December 22, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Our Care Matters is a powerful video series by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) that centers the voices of Floridians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families, and caregivers.[...]
Friendly reminder to join the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. as we host the 20th annual Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. [...]
December 22, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Friendly reminder to join the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. as we host the 20th annual Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. [...]
Friendly reminder to join the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. as we host the 20th annual Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. [...]
December 18, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Friendly reminder to join the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. as we host the 20th annual Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. [...]
Florida State University researchers are part of a multi-institutional team awarded a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop new tools [...]
December 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Florida State University researchers are part of a multi-institutional team awarded a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop new tools [...]
"As we close out the year, 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." [...]
December 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"As we close out the year, 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." [...]
Deadline today: Nominate someone today for the 2026 Advocacy Awards!
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
December 15, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Deadline today: Nominate someone today for the 2026 Advocacy Awards!
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
Each year the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council develops and approves Legislative Priorities identified by stakeholders, family members, and self-advocates. The 2026 Legislative Priorities is now available.
Download it now: https://www.fddc.org/legislative-platform/
Download it now: https://www.fddc.org/legislative-platform/
December 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Each year the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council develops and approves Legislative Priorities identified by stakeholders, family members, and self-advocates. The 2026 Legislative Priorities is now available.
Download it now: https://www.fddc.org/legislative-platform/
Download it now: https://www.fddc.org/legislative-platform/
Three days left: Nominate someone today for the 2026 Advocacy Awards!
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
December 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Three days left: Nominate someone today for the 2026 Advocacy Awards!
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
Join the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. as we host the 20th annual Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. [...]
December 10, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Join the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. as we host the 20th annual Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. [...]
Five days left: Nominate someone today for the 2026 Advocacy Awards!
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
December 10, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Five days left: Nominate someone today for the 2026 Advocacy Awards!
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
Join the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. as we host the 20th annual Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. [...]
December 3, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Join the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. as we host the 20th annual Developmental Disability Awareness Day at the Capitol on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. [...]
For over 30 years, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities has served as a day to raise awareness and advocate for the rights, dignity, and well-being of individuals with disabilities.[...]
December 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
For over 30 years, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities has served as a day to raise awareness and advocate for the rights, dignity, and well-being of individuals with disabilities.[...]
Nominations now open for the 2026 Advocacy Awards!
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
December 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Nominations now open for the 2026 Advocacy Awards!
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
Santa Cares events allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Santa Magic photo experiences in an environment that improves comfort, enjoyment and participation among children with sensory sensitivities.
Learn more and register here:
Learn more and register here:
Santa Cares | Sensory Friendly Events | Where is Santa
Find Santa Cares visits near you for a sensory-friendly holiday photo experience.
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December 2, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Santa Cares events allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Santa Magic photo experiences in an environment that improves comfort, enjoyment and participation among children with sensory sensitivities.
Learn more and register here:
Learn more and register here:
Today we celebrate National Special Education Day which marks the 1975 signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)! [...]
December 2, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Today we celebrate National Special Education Day which marks the 1975 signing of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)! [...]
Whether you are a self-advocate or a family member/caregiver of an individual with I/DD, this podcast has tools to help you advocate for the developmental disabilities community in your state and local community.
Listen now: https://www.fddc.org/our-work-matters/
Listen now: https://www.fddc.org/our-work-matters/
November 26, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Whether you are a self-advocate or a family member/caregiver of an individual with I/DD, this podcast has tools to help you advocate for the developmental disabilities community in your state and local community.
Listen now: https://www.fddc.org/our-work-matters/
Listen now: https://www.fddc.org/our-work-matters/
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
November 25, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. [...]
Have you shared your feedback yet? The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council is inviting public comment on its next Five-Year State Plan (2026–2031).
Public comments are open October 15–November 30, 2025.
Read the full plan: https://www.fddc.org/notice-for-public-comment-5-year-state-plan/
Public comments are open October 15–November 30, 2025.
Read the full plan: https://www.fddc.org/notice-for-public-comment-5-year-state-plan/
November 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Have you shared your feedback yet? The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council is inviting public comment on its next Five-Year State Plan (2026–2031).
Public comments are open October 15–November 30, 2025.
Read the full plan: https://www.fddc.org/notice-for-public-comment-5-year-state-plan/
Public comments are open October 15–November 30, 2025.
Read the full plan: https://www.fddc.org/notice-for-public-comment-5-year-state-plan/
Want to hear the stories from people in your community? Visit our website to watch the "Our Care Matters" videos and see how individuals from counties across Florida are sharing their experiences: https://www.fddc.org/our-care-matters/
November 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Want to hear the stories from people in your community? Visit our website to watch the "Our Care Matters" videos and see how individuals from counties across Florida are sharing their experiences: https://www.fddc.org/our-care-matters/
Representative Allison Tant receives the Legislative Champion Award from the FDDC. Pictured in the photo are Representative Allison Tant and FDDCs Public Policy Chair, Sarah Goldman, Valerie Breen, Executive Director, and Legislative Advisor, Jim DeBeaugrine.
November 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Representative Allison Tant receives the Legislative Champion Award from the FDDC. Pictured in the photo are Representative Allison Tant and FDDCs Public Policy Chair, Sarah Goldman, Valerie Breen, Executive Director, and Legislative Advisor, Jim DeBeaugrine.