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Fasano Aide Speaks at Disability Rights Florida Conference

Monday, July 18, 2011

By Carl Orth, The Suncoast News

Despite a scare this spring over short-lived pay cuts in state funding, participants at a Disability Rights Florida…

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day on March 23

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Hundreds of people will advocate to protect the quality of life of Floridians with developmental disabilities at the Capitol on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day.

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Fifth Annual Behavioral Health Day at the Capitol on March 9

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Save the date and spread the word! The 5th Annual Behavioral Health Day will be held on Wednesday, March 9th, at the Capitol in Tallahassee,…

New Protections against Abusive Restraint and Seclusion of Students with Disabilities to Become Law on July 1, 2010

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

The Florida legislature’s first enactment of law to address widespread concern about the use of seclusion and restraint on students with disabilities in public school…

New Protections for Vulnerable Children and Adults to Become Law on July 1, 2010

Tuesday, June 08, 2010

HB 7069 was recently signed by the Governor. This new law substantially updates the requirements for the criminal background screening of workers and volunteers serving…