Americans first started designating this the month of March as Development Disabilities Awareness Month in 1987 with a declaration from President Ronald Reagan. A lot has changed in the ensuing…
St. Patrick’s Day may be behind us, but don’t put away all of those green clothes! Cycle them through the laundry and sport them again on March 25, which is…
If you ever run into Elliott Paine, chances are you’re doing something really, really cool. The 22-year-old might be out kayaking with the alligators near his hometown of Palm Bay. Continue Reading
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Advocate, Faces of ABLE, testimonials
If you have a disability or know someone with a disability, let me bring you a message of hope: businesses do want to hire you. You can be an entrepreneur. Continue Reading
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CFDC, employment, job opportunities, Jobs
Sometimes, you know that your child will have special needs at birth, or even before. Other times, developmental delays take a while to reveal themselves. Regardless, that moment of discovery…
Catherine Davey, a longtime estate planning probate lawyer and expert on special needs trusts in Maitland, has combined her decades of career experience with her personal passion to advocate for…
Are you a Floridian with a disability or do you care for one? If you haven’t heard of FAAST, it’s time we get acquainted, because here at the Florida Alliance…
Spending time with loved ones, supporting others, and gaining valuable knowledge are resolutions that we can all get behind this new year, and we know the perfect place to start. Continue Reading
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ABLE United, Events
Arizona Jenkins, a 42-year-old who has cerebral palsy, has spent his adult life advocating for the rights of those with disabilities. When he heard about ABLE United, a unique savings…
There are all kinds of ways parents prepare their children for independence. They make them do their homework. They teach them how to cook without burning the house down. And…
