Reporter Craig Patrick, Guest Speaker at Monthly Florida Arc Webinar
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…
Guardianship Options
Here are informational YouTube videos that may help you in your decision making on guardianship or some less restrictive options. AFINS recommends you include in your decision a conference with…
Justice Department Cites States For Disability Rights Violations
"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…
25th Anniversary of Olmstead v. L.C. Supreme Court Decision Celebrated
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…
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…
