The Arc of Florida

04/10/2026

Way cool! Chuck E. Cheese Introduces Sensory Sensitive Birthdays This World Month.

IRVING, Texas (March 31, 2026) — Chuck E. Cheese, the Birthday Capital of the Universe®, is kicking off World Autism

04/10/2026

Why you need to if you have a loved one with an intellectual and developmental disability.

04/09/2026

Essential Support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) starts with Stability and Competitive Rates for providers.

04/08/2026

Next Wednesday, April 15, our Lunch-n-Learn focuses on Working People with Disabilities. Join us and learn the ins and outs of the Working Peoples with Disabilities Program. Learn about the history and requirements of the program, policy challenges, and advocacy efforts that shaped its development and recent codification.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dFrMTXhQRoqWrxsnjbmltg

04/08/2026

Calling all self-advocates, families, and caregivers! Have you heard? We’re headed on Safari September 25-27 for our 2026 . Mark your calendars, registration opens in June. We hope to see you!

https://www.arcflorida.org/advocacy-days-2026

04/07/2026

Help us give a BIG SHOUT OUT to Guardian Trust as our Platinum Sponsor for our 2026 ! Guardian Trust has been fulfilling their mission since 2002 by raising funds through public donations and program fees through the Special Needs Trusts they administer. They have donated millions of dollars to other tax-exempt organizations serving individuals with special needs.



https://guardiantrusts.org/

04/07/2026

If you aren’t aware, April is Autism Acceptance Month and celebrates and honors the experiences and identities of Autistic individuals. It emphasizes understanding, inclusion, and support, moving beyond awareness towards meaningful acceptance.

Learn more here,

Autism Acceptance Month is about action. Learn what acceptance means, how common autism is, and practical ways to support autistic people at school, work, health care, and in the community.

04/06/2026

Reminder, our Advocacy Meeting this Wednesday, April 8. Listen in as members of Florida Self-Advocates Network (FL SAND) share examples and tips on how to advocate for what matters most.

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/jh-vRSSsSr6SbrT9TJiXiQ

04/03/2026

We hope everyone has a happy and joyous holiday.

04/02/2026

Reminder ~ our April Provider Forum next Tuesday, April 7 and will focus on the differences between Palliative and Hospice Services. Understand the difference between hospice and palliative care, the available services and resources, and how Haven Hospice can support providers as well as family members and their loved ones.

Register today! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fodOijT7RYSycRxCUivdAw

04/02/2026

Help us give a BIG SHOUT OUT to The Arc North Florida for their brand-new Adult Day Training Center in Mayo! The ribbon cutting was last night with a great turn out. Today they are officially open.

Shown: Lilly Williams, The Arc North Florida Executive Director; Dina Justice, The Arc of Florida COO, Lakeisha Williams, The Arc North Florida Director of Day Services; Danielle Thompson, The Arc North Florida Director of Residential Services.

04/01/2026

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https://www.arcflorida.org/membership