Ability1st

09/01/2025

Effective September 1, 2025, Family Promise of the Big Bend will administer the HUD-funded A Place Called Home program. Ability1st will no longer facilitate leases and rent payments, but will continue to provide referrals and share resources regarding affordable housing for persons experiencing disabilities.

09/01/2025

Recent moves by federal lawmakers are set to enhance and expand access to special accounts that allow people with disabilities to save money without jeopardizing Medicaid and other government benefits.

09/01/2025

We are excited to announce that Children's Week Florida will be held February 22-27, 2026 in Tallahassee, FL! Mark your calendars now for a special week of educational events, networking activities, and advocacy opportunities that you won't want to miss. Stay tuned for for event details, upcoming announcements, and ways to get involved during next year's big event!

09/01/2025

We’re thrilled to celebrate Tally Robotics as they officially open the doors to their first-ever location! 🚀

Join us in congratulating them on this huge milestone and check out their Grand Opening celebration on Tuesday, September 9th. Tally Robotics continues to inspire innovation, creativity, and opportunity for students in our community—and now they have a space to grow that impact even further!

📍 Mark your calendars and support a fellow INIE member doing incredible work in Tallahassee! Head over to their website for more info.

08/25/2025

*Posting on behalf of UCF CARD - Center for Autism and Related Disabilities*

As children grow, they should start to build independence. Join us to learn how to do this through chores with your child with ASD on August 28th at 6:30 PM EST.
To register, scan the QR code or go to https://bi4.eventbrite.com

08/25/2025

Your voice is powerful, especially when it reaches the people who make the rules.

Whether you're a person with a disability, a family member, or an ally, decision-makers need to hear your story. It's not about being perfect, it's about being real.

Check out our blog for tips on how to speak up, share your experience, and create change in your community.

📖 Read it here: https://bit.ly/4lBZ41x

08/25/2025

Big imaginations start with small books! Our Tiny Library located at our Bud Bell Center gives little ones the chance to discover the joy of reading. 📚

Stop by, grab a book, and give one back to keep the library growing! 🌟

08/25/2025

It's that time of year again! 🎣
Hands Helping Anglers is back - Sept 27, 2025 and angler registration is NOW OPEN!

Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948A8A62BA0FCC43-57684895-hands #/

For those who don't know, Hands Helping Anglers is a program to take people with disabilities out to experience boat fishing. Food beverages and bait will be provided for an awesome day out on the water!

Space is limited. Anglers are selected on a first-come, first-serve basis so register today!

08/19/2025

08/19/2025

LBB's Janet Acheson, Ed.S. TVI will teach you the Braille system of raised dots that can be read with your fingers.

Please RSVP Savannah at 850-942-3658 Ext 206 or sstephens@seeingindependence,org

Image Description: Graphic shows black dots with a hand and finger on the dots with LBB's logo in black and red followed by the words Beginning Braille Group
August 20 | Noon to 2 pm at LBB
Monthly on the 3rd Tuesday
Space is Limited RSVP Required
RSVP Savannah at 850.942.3658 #206 or sstephens@seeingindependence.org

08/19/2025

Do challenging behaviors interfere with your child’s learning and relationships? For children with autism, these behaviors can occur for a variety of reasons. Join us for this two-part series to talk about why challenging behaviors may happen and learn strategies to support your child through them.

Scan the QR code or click here to register: https://fsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIsc-yqrDwqHNIoYtsoV69RajjxbULhoozM #/registration