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…
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…
"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…
The Florida Arc held its monthly webinar with guest Craig Patrick, Chief investigator & political editor, at FOX 13 Tampa Bay. He is the reporter who has done a series…
"A quarter century after a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming the rights of people with disabilities to live in the community, federal officials are cracking down on Americans with…
On June 20, 2024, ACL, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights, and the U.S. Department of Justice hosted this celebration of the 25th anniversary…
If you were unable to attend ABLECon or want to rewatch any of the sessions, they are now available on our YouTube channel. By watching the recordings, you'll gain valuable…
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the ‘Focus on Florida’s Future’ Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Read more
We are heartened to hear that Governor DeSantis has put into the budget another $2.2 million for APD to serve the IDD community. It could mean thousands of people could…
On March 20, 2024 Craig Patrick, of Spectrum FOX 13, posted his “Waiting for Help” broadcast investigating the Florida Developmental Disabilities (DD) Waitlist. It is very informative, and we recommend…