ABLECon 2024 was a success! Catch up now.
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…
Join the Coalition for Medicaid Expansion
Join the many Floridians and organizations in the campaign to bring Medicaid expansion to Florida. Sign the online petition to close the Florida Medicaid coverage gap. Sign Petition
Join The Villages S.T.A.R. Program
The Special Talents Aquatics w/Reeves (STAR) is designed with our special needs adults living in The Villages with their parents or independently. All developmental disabilities are welcome to participate. No…
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Fiscal Year 2024-2025 “Focus on Florida’s Future” Budget
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed the ‘Focus on Florida’s Future’ Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Read more
Florida Misses Opportunity to Spend $800 Million for Disability Services
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…
Reporter Craig Patrick’s “Waiting for Help”
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…
Meeting with State Representative John Paul Temple’s Legislative Aide
Representative John Temple is the state house representative for District 52 which encompasses all of Sumter County. On May 22, his legislative aide Dorothy Dilworth met with a group of…
Florida Governor Announces $2.2 Billion to AP
From the Governor’s website - Governor Ron DeSantis announced the highest level of funding for direct services for people with unique abilities in Florida’s history with more than $2.2 billion…
Workshops
AFINS has reserved, for workshops, the conference room at the Sumter County Villages Annex, 8033 E County Rd 466, Lady Lake, FL 32162, every other Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to…