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Published on December 11, 2025 - 20:09 GMT

Governor DeSantis’ Floridians First Budget Strengthens Services and Expands Support for Floridians with Disabilities

For Immediate Release: December 11, 2025 Contact: APD Press Office, Press.HQ@apdcares.org Governor DeSantisâ€™ Floridians First Budget Strengthens Services and Expands Support for Floridians with Disabilities TALLAHASSEE, Fla..â€” Agency for Persons with …

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Published on January 7, 2025 - 18:05 GMT

A Year of Historic Investments, Milestones, and Momentum for Florida’s Disability Community

For Immediate Release: January 6, 2025 Contact: APD Press Office, Press.HQ@apdcares.org, (850) 414-7551 A Year of Historic Investments, Milestones, and Momentum for Floridaâ€™s Disability Community TALLAHASSEE, Fla.â€”Today, the Agency for Persons with …

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Published on December 10, 2024 - 21:47 GMT

Empowering Potential: Employers and Employees Creating Stronger Communities

For Immediate Release: December 10, 2024 Contact: APD Press Office, Press.HQ@apdcares.org Empowering Potential: Employers and Employees Creating Stronger Communities TALLAHASSEE, Fla.â€”Last week, the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities and …

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Published on August 22, 2024 - 20:58 GMT

ICYMI: Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Residents to Utilize Florida’s Second Disaster Sales Tax Holiday Ahead ...

For Immediate Release: August 22, 2024 Contact: APD Communications Office, Press.HQ@apdcares.org ICYMI: Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Residents to Utilize Floridaâ€™s Second Disaster Sales Tax Holiday Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season ~ …

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Published on August 22, 2024 - 20:04 GMT

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Announce Emergency Response Hope Florida Expansion

For Immediate Release: August 21, 2024 Contact: APD Press,, Press.HQ@apdcares.org ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis Announce Emergency Response Hope Florida Expansion SARASOTA, Fla.â€”Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady …

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Published on August 9, 2024 - 20:54 GMT

ICYMI: Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery to Hurricane Debby

For Immediate Release: August 8, 2024 Contact: APD Press, Press.HQ@apdcares.org ICYMI: Governor DeSantis Issues Updates on State Response and Recovery to Hurricane Debby TALLAHASSEE, Fla.â€”Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on response and recovery …

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Published on June 13, 2024 - 16:54 GMT

Governor DeSantis’ Focus on Florida’s Future Budget Invests Record Funding for Direct Services for Floridians with Disabilities

For Immediate Release: June 13, 2024 Contact: APD Press,, Press.HQ@apdcares.org Governor DeSantisâ€™ Focus on Floridaâ€™s Future Budget Invests Record Funding for Direct Services for Floridians with Disabilities TALLAHASSEE, Fla.â€”Yesterday, Governor …

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Published on June 7, 2024 - 16:30 GMT

ICYMI: Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Water Safety for Floridians

For Immediate Release: June 5, 2024 Contact: FDEM Communications Team, media@em.myflorida.com ICYMI: Lieutenant Governor Jeanette NuÃ±ez Highlights Water Safety for Floridians ORMOND BEACH, Fla.â€”Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette NuÃ±ez, Secretary of …

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Published on May 7, 2024 - 18:40 GMT

ICYMI: Florida Division of Emergency Management Announces 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week

For Immediate Release: May 6, 2024 Contact: FDEM Communications Team, media@em.myflorida.com ICYMI: Florida Division of Emergency Management Announces 2024 Hurricane Preparedness Week TALLAHASSEE, Fla.â€”Today, Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed the first …

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Published on April 30, 2024 - 19:42 GMT

ICYMI: Governor DeSantis Announces Record Investments in Services for Developmental Disabilities and Funding for The Els Center Of ...

For Immediate Release: April 30, 2024 Contact:Press.HQ@apdcares.org ICYMI: Governor DeSantis Announces Record Investments in Services for Developmental Disabilities and Funding for The Els Center Of Excellence JUPITER, Fla.â€” Yesterday, Governor Ron …

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Published on March 22, 2024 - 12:37 GMT

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Live Healthy’ Legislation Package

Governor Ron DeSantis Signs â€˜Live Healthyâ€™ Legislation Package BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.â€” Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed components of the 2024 ‘Live Healthy’ legislation package, which bolsters Florida’s health care workforce, broadens access to …

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Published on January 12, 2024 - 22:21 GMT

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Statewide Human Trafficking Resources and Awareness Events During Human Trafficking ...

Lieutenant Governor Jeanette NuÃ±ez Highlights Statewide Human Trafficking Resources and Awareness Events During Human Trafficking Prevention Month TALLAHASSEE, Fla.â€” Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette NuÃ±ez, the Department of Children and Families ( …

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Published on January 8, 2024 - 18:38 GMT

APD Celebrates a Year of Empowering Individuals with Unique Abilities through the Power of Partnership

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 29, 2023 CONTACT: Melanie Mowry Etters Communication Director 850-414-7551 APD Celebrates a Year of Empowering Individuals with Unique Abilities through the Power of Partnership TALLAHASSEE, Fla.â€” Today, the Agency for …

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Published on December 8, 2023 - 16:04 GMT

Governor DeSantis Continues to Deliver for Individuals with Unique Abilities through the Focus on Florida’s Future Budget for ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2023 CONTACT: Melanie Mowry Etters Communication Director 850-414-7551 Governor DeSantis Continues to Deliver for Individuals with Unique Abilities through the Focus on Floridaâ€™s Future Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 …

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Published on October 20, 2023 - 20:53 GMT

First Lady Casey DeSantis Celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month by Highlighting Hope Florida Expansion at New College ...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2023 Governorâ€™s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, media@eog.myflorida.com First Lady Casey DeSantis Celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month by Highlighting Hope Florida Expansion at New College of Florida ~ New …

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Published on September 12, 2023 - 17:07 GMT

APD Works to Keep Critical Funding in the Pockets of Floridians with Unique Abilities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 12, 2023 CONTACT: Melanie Mowry Etters Communication Director 850-414-7551 APD Works to Keep Critical Funding in the Pockets of Floridians with Unique Abilities TALLAHASSEE, Fla.â€” The Agency for Persons with Disabilities ( …

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Published on July 12, 2023 - 16:54 GMT

One Year Makes a Difference

CONTACT: Melanie Mowry Etters Communication Director 850-414-7551 One Year Makes a Difference By Crystal Crowell One year was the length of time of Anthony “Scotty” Crawhorn’s high-school internship with the Volusia Sheriff’s Office in DeLand, Florida. And …

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Published on July 11, 2023 - 21:30 GMT

Lego Up for Success

CONTACT: Melanie Mowry Etters Communication Director 850-414-7551 Lego Up for Success By Melanie Mowry Etters Michael Hillis recently landed his dream job at Legoland in Lake Wales when he started working in food preparation at the Beach Retreat. Hillis …

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Published on July 11, 2023 - 21:30 GMT

Connecting with the Community

CONTACT: Melanie Mowry Etters Communication Director 850-414-7551 Connecting with the Community By Crystal Crowell There are many ways in which we can engage with our communities, such as volunteering, working, or donating. Miami Springs resident Michael …

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Published on July 11, 2023 - 21:29 GMT

Finding Joy After Loss

CONTACT: Melanie Mowry Etters Communication Director 850-414-7551 Finding Joy After Loss By Crystal Crowell Everyone wants to feel special and to feel included in the workplace. Those fortunate enough to work with Miami resident Jaime Schear say she is …

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