Tacachale – Celebrating 100 Years of Serving Florida’s Most Vulnerable
On November 1, 1921, Florida opened the doors to its first community facility for Floridians with developmental disabilities in Gainesville. Originally called The Florida Farm Colony, the facility...
View ArticleDirect Support Professional Recognition Week
This year Direct Support Professional Recognition Week will be celebrated September 11-17. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide direct care to some of our most vulnerable citizens, individuals...
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View ArticleAPD Facilities Ready for the Holidays
The holiday season is here and the APD facilities are ready! Tacachale Center, located in Gainesville, will kick off the season with their 38th annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Dec. 7 at...
View ArticleFCC Encourages Community Involvement
The Family Care Council (FCC) of Florida is encouraging you to get involved! The FCC is comprised of individuals with developmental disabilities, parents or guardians, and family members of people who...
View ArticleGovernor Ron DeSantis’ Framework for Freedom Budget Reaffirms Commitment to...
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View ArticleFlorida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) to Host Developmental...
Governor DeSantis has declared March 14 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day in Florida. Please join APD and the FDDC on March 14 at the Florida Capitol for this special day to advocate,...
View ArticleRegistration for The 25th Anniversary Family Cafe is now open!
Now is the time to register to attend the largest statewide cross-disability event in the nation, The Annual Family Cafe website at familycafe.net. This year’s event is scheduled for June 9-11, and...
View ArticleAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Celebrates 33 Years
Over the past 33 years, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has ensured that people with disabilities have the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. This unprecedented law prohibits...
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