Medicaid Managed-Care Pilot Program
At our AFINS workshop on Friday, May 9th, we had a brief discussion about Managed Care with Jeannette Estes, Regional Operations Manager for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).…
Push for Long-Needed Update to Supplemental Security Income Program
The SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act has been brought back to Congress in 2025. On April 1, 2025, Representatives Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the bill…
Gov. Ron DeSantis Appoints New Secretaries to Lead AHCA & DCF
I’m pleased to announce that I am appointing Secretary Shevaun Harris, who has been leading the Florida Department of Children and Families, to become the new Secretary of the Agency…
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,…
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…
Connecting with Community: Highlights from Government Day in The Villages, Florida
Government Day is an annual event in The Villages, Florida, where residents can meet directly with the agencies that serve them. Hosted by The Villages Community Development Districts (CDDs) -…
Understanding Florida Senate Bill 1758
Senate Bill 1758 was enacted into law on March 22, 2024 and took effect July 1, 2024. It introduces significant changes to Florida’s Medicaid program, focusing on expanding accessibility, efficiency,…
Saturday, August 2, 2025
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Villages Identification Required