The Arc of Florida

11/05/2025

SHRM – the trusted authority on all things work, workers, and the workplace – released a new study, revealing a significant and historic increase in labor force participation among people with disabilities.



https://www.shrm.org/about/press-room/workforce-participation-among-people-with-disabilities-reaches-h0

11/04/2025

Our November Lunch-n-Learn is Wednesday, November 19, and is the first of a two-part series on Transition. This session will cover Guardianship, Guardian Advocacy, Supported Decision-Making, Powers of Attorney. Learn about each decision-making tool and what is best for you and your family.

Register today!
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yVZjfLbEQz-eD73fB6HZoA

11/04/2025

Regional Forums for the APD Florida (Agency for Persons with Disabilities) iBudget Waiver Enrollment start this Friday, November 7 in the Central and in the Northwest Regions. These are to assist families who recently received offer letters and is an opportunity for to meet one-on-one with APD and the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Find your area and make plans to attend.

11/03/2025

Did you know that November is ? The theme this year is “Plug-in to Care,” which focuses on connecting caregivers to resources and support networks. Throughout the month, various events and organizations will provide resources, raise awareness of the challenges caregivers face, and encourage community support.

11/03/2025

Reminder ~ our November Advocacy Meeting is this Wednesday. Join us and hear from Donna Lorman, President of the Autism Society of Greater Orlando, on how to prepare your loved one with intellectual and developmental disabilities and police interaction.

There’s still time to register! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iHBJHYovSRmIAkhAZGEzqQ

10/31/2025

Reminder ~ our November Provider Forum is next Tuesday, November 4, on the importance of Effective Onboarding and Training. Join Jeremy Jernigan and learn how both processes can protect your bottom line.

Register today!
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/YKR6mESJQEuU-8EXOZoIlw

10/30/2025

As we wrap up National Disability Employment Awareness Month, let’s remember this year’s theme, “Celebrating Value and Talent,” and commit to recognize everyone’s full potential.

10/30/2025

Next week, November 3 through November 7, is another Interim Committee Week at The Capitol. If you haven’t taken a look at our 2026 Legislative Platform, you can view it on our website along with our Funding and Policy Priorities. We will be making our voice heard, will you?



https://www.arcflorida.org/legislative-platform

10/29/2025

Did you know that the ABLE eligibility age is increasing from 26 to 46 years? Starting January 1, 2026 more Americans with disabilities and severe diagnosis will soon be able to benefit from an ABLE United account.

Learn more here,
https://www.ableunited.com/age-adjustment-act/

10/28/2025

There were smiles all around at our 2025 earlier this month at Walt Disney World®. Such a fun-filled weekend of and !

Check out the gallery on our website, https://www.arcflorida.org/advocacy-days-2025

10/28/2025

Great idea! At This Restaurant, Children with Autism Can Truly Be Themselves. When Steven Brewer took his family out for dinner one evening last year, he never expected the experience would change his life.

After a negative experience dining out with his two kids who have autism and are nonverbal, a father created a restaurant designed to be a judgment-free zone for families with children with disabilities.

10/27/2025

Just a reminder that tomorrow, at The Arc Jacksonville is a community meeting and open house meeting to learn more about the Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Comprehensive Managed Care (ICMC) program. The ICMC Program is a new way to receive services and supports from the Florida Medicaid program. ICMC covers medical care and offers similar services to the iBudget Waiver.