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October 20, 2026
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General Information Meeting for All Volunteers
October 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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We provide vital guidance, advocacy, and access to life-changing resources for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families in The Villages, Florida. As parents of loved ones with IDD, we understand firsthand the challenges families face in navigating complex systems and securing the support they deserve.
That’s why AFINS is dedicated to offering clear direction, personalized assistance, and strong connections to trusted local resources. Whether you’re seeking help with disability services, advocacy opportunities, or educational programs, our team is here for you every step of the way.
By partnering with AFINS, families gain a trusted ally and compassionate community focused on helping each person build independence and improve their quality of life.
Get Started Today: Contact us to learn how AFINS can support your family, connect you with resources, or welcome you to one of our workshops. Together, we’ll make sure every individual and family has access to the services and advocacy they deserve.
You may also attend:
Agenda:
🗓️ Tuesday, August 26, 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
🧑🏻💻 Webinar
Safety planning is an important tool for survivors of domestic violence, used to ensure that the survivor has a plan in place under a variety of circumstances when an abuser may become dangerous. Survivors with disabilities experience a number of unique factors that advocates must take into consideration while safety planning to be effective. For instance, abusers use unique tactics that are often not accounted for when planning for safety within the relationship. Additionally, survivors with disabilities who escape the relationship experience limited community resources – such as transportation options and accessible shelter – which need to be accounted for in their safety plan.
In this webinar, we will explore the unique dynamics experienced by survivors with disabilities and how they factor into their safety plan. We will review strategies for supporting survivors with disabilities to create safety plans that respond to these dynamics.
The webinar will be presented by Sandra Harrell, Senior Managing Director of Survivor Advocacy Initiatives at Activating Change.
