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Read more about the article Medicaid Managed-Care Pilot Program

Medicaid Managed-Care Pilot Program

  • Post published:May 14, 2025
  • Post category:iBudget Waiver/Workshops/APD/Government/State/Legal/Medicaid

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).…

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Read more about the article Gov. Ron DeSantis Appoints New Secretaries to Lead AHCA & DCF

Gov. Ron DeSantis Appoints New Secretaries to Lead AHCA & DCF

  • Post published:February 26, 2025
  • Post category:Medicaid/Government/State/Medicare

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…

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Read more about the article Understanding Florida Senate Bill 1758

Understanding Florida Senate Bill 1758

  • Post published:October 28, 2024
  • Post category:Disability Rights/APD/State

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,…

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My Special Place Forum & Housing Update

🗓️ Thursday, June 19, 2025
🕕 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Lake Miona Recreation Center, Defender Room
🧍 Hosted by John Langan during his monthly AACID meeting
🧑🏻‍💻 Zoom Option – Meeting ID: 869 9774 5749, Passcode: 715271

You’re Invited: Parent/Caregiver Forum & Housing Update

Please join the My Special Place Board for an important Parent/Caregiver Forum and Housing Update.

My Special Place has recently gained new momentum with an expanded Board and a renewed commitment to our mission: to create safe, high-quality residential housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in The Villages and surrounding communities.

At the Forum, you’ll receive an update on our progress and learn how you can get involved. Most importantly, we welcome your input and ideas as we work together to understand and meet the needs of your special loved ones.

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Special Olympics Bowling Season 2025

🗓️ Saturday, August 2, 2025
🕚 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Melbourne Auditorium, 625 East Hibiscus Blvd., Melbourne, FL

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Special Olympics Bowling Season 2025

🗓️ Weekly, Beginning Saturday, June 28, 2025
🕚 3:00 PM
📍 Spanish Springs Lanes, 997 Alvarez Avenue, The Villages

New for the 2025 BOWLING SEASON! One Special Olympics Bowling team in Sumter County with two locations -Spanish Springs Lanes and Leesburg Lanes. Coaches will be sharing the roster from each location. YOU MAY NOT ATTEND BOTH LOCATIONS.

What to Wear: Red Special Olympics Shirt & black shorts

  • There are no bowling fees
  • Special Olympics rules for Bowling Skills will be followed
  • Volunteers are always needed. Certification is not required to volunteer.
  • Sumter County Special Olympics is seeking certified bowling coaches. If interested, click the “Become a Certified Bowling Coach” below to register for the upcoming certification training at Spanish Springs Lanes on May 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM.
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Special Olympics Pickleball Season 2025

🗓️ Weekly, Beginning Tuesday, July 1, 2025
🕚 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Homestead Pickleball Courts, 6227 Meggison Road, The Villages
🆔 Villages Identification Required

What to Wear: Red Special Olympics Shirt & black shorts, gym shoes, hat and sunglasses
Keep COOL! Bring cooling towels, neck wraps etc

The Special Olympics rules for Pickleball Skills will be followed.

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2025 – 2026 FDDC Partners in Policy Making Open Enrollment

Partners in Policymaking® (PIP) is a leadership training program that prepares adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, family members who have decision-making responsibility for their family member with intellectual and developmental disabilities (e.g., parent, sibling, grandparent), and legal guardians of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be effective advocates at the local, state, and federal levels. PIP teaches leadership skills and techniques to develop positive partnerships with elected officials, school personnel and other individuals who make policy decisions about services that you and/or your family use.

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