Forbes Recognizes Beacon College on Accessibility 100 List
Big news just down the road from us in The Villages—Beacon College in Leesburg has been named to the inaugural Forbes Accessibility 100 list, recognizing global leaders making a real…
Finding Answers After Years of Struggle
A story, published by FSA Central, highlights the emotional and complex journey of a family who spent years navigating the healthcare system in search of a diagnosis for their daughter’s…
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day in Tallahassee
Developmental Disabilities Awareness DayThe PlaceLodgingSetting Up Legislative VisitsSetting up Your Legislative VisitsMeeting TipsScheduled EventsPublic Workshop: Rule 59G-4.002, F.A.C, Provider Reimbursement Schedules and Billing Codes Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day On Tuesday,…
The State of America’s Direct Support Workforce Crisis
The 2024 report by the American Network of Community Options and Resources (ANCOR) highlights a severe crisis in the Direct Support Professional (DSP) workforce, essential for assisting individuals with intellectual…
Inclusive Air Travel: Supporting Passengers with Disabilities
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) has commended the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for implementing comprehensive regulations to enhance air travel for passengers with disabilities. These new…
Challenging Inequality: Labor Department Pushes to End Subminimum Wage for Disabled Workers
For decades, workers with disabilities have endured an unjust reality: earning far below minimum wage because of an obscure legal loophole. However, change may finally be on the horizon. The…
DOJ Announces New Medical Diagnostic Equipment Accessibility Regulations
On August 9, 2024, the Federal Register published the Department of Justice’s final rule updating the regulation for Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The final rule…
iPhone Reduces Cognitive Strain
Using a smartphone or tablet can be overwhelming for persons with a cognitive disability. With iOS 17 Apple introduced Assistive Access to make it easier for them to use an…
Floridians With Disabilities Applaud New Law Protecting Their Rights
"Those new protections are listed under a Florida law that took effect this week. Under the law, courts are now required to consider what’s known as “supportive decision-making agreements” before they…
