We have a great line up for our Winter Lunch-n-Learn series! Take a look and register for one or all three! arcflorida.org/lunch-n-learn

Our January Provider Meeting is next Tuesday, January 9. Register now to learn what’s happening this session. ow.ly/FHN050Qm6g2

Stay in the Know, sign up to receive our newsletters! A new year begins as we approach the legislative session next Tuesday, January 9. Here are some highlights as we head to the Capitol next week. Read more. conta.cc/3H9Gc8A

Join us for our January Advocacy Meeting this Wednesday with Disability Rights Florida. Learn about their services and supports. Register now! #AchieveWithUs #advocate ow.ly/RvAN50Qnyvk

The Protect Our Loved Ones Act aims to keep those with special needs safe in an emergency situation. It just took effect here in Florida. ow.ly/6rem50QohAc

Due to the anticipated weather in Tallahassee today, we are rescheduling our Provider Forum to next Tuesday, January 16. ow.ly/5KhG50QoXGq

🚨 Action Alert 🚨 Tell Florida AHCA what you think about the proposed language changes to the iBudget Waiver: ndrn.salsalabs.org/drfl-acha/inde… People with disabilities deserve a say in large-scale changes to services they depend on!

Disability service providers across the nation are cutting back their offerings, turning away new clients and struggling to maintain quality and advocates say the situation is poised to get worse. ow.ly/1ZyE50QokC3

Live Healthy aims to bolster Florida’s health care workforce and infrastructure and directs about $870 million to help get it done. The biggest chunk of change — $195.8 million — would help increase the rates for home- and community-based providers. ow.ly/9Cve50Qpwbz

Making our way through The Capitol. Dustin Goodwyn, Operations Manager, met this morning with several legislators including Representative Dunkley from Broward. #AchieveWithUs #advocate

Mom’s mission for her boys with developmental disabilities – more accountability and funding. ow.ly/4ETk50QpVox

IRS Raises ABLE Account Limit. ABLE accounts offer people with disabilities the ability to save up to $100,000 without sacrificing eligibility for Social Security and other government benefits. ow.ly/niH950QpzbN

The 2024 Legislative Session started last week. Learn about what’s in store ~ our rescheduled January Forum takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16 at 11 a.m. There’s still time to register! ow.ly/Se7U50Qpw1E

Lunch plans on tomorrow, Jan 17? Make time for our Lunch-n-Learn at 12 noon EST. Benefits & differences between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) & Supplemental Security Income (SSI) with Lisa DiFranza, attorney, DiFranza Law, P.A. ow.ly/yh3150QoMhn

Congrats to JJ Holmes, one of The News Service of Florida’s inaugural 40 Under 40: Rising Stars. The list features remarkable individuals – and dozens more – whose professional achievements are truly exemplary. ow.ly/ZXLm50Qri85

The Florida Senate is poised to pass two bills—which lawmakers are referring to as the Live Healthy package—that aim to supplement the state’s healthcare workforce and inspire innovation among providers. The Arc of Florida suports this bill. ow.ly/8IwA50Qrh16

Justice Department Advances Proposed Rule to Improve Access to Medical Care for People with Disabilities. ow.ly/xKrn50QrI7Q

How’s this for Feel Good Friday? Mar Galcerán makes history as Spain’s first parliamentarian with Down’s syndrome. #AchieveWithUs #advocate ow.ly/eLRg50QsbJi

The Florida Senate unanimously passed legislation to expand services to Floridians with disabilities Wednesday. #AchieveWithUs #advocate ow.ly/4hwO50Qz95E

Governor DeSantis Signs 'Live Healthy' Legislation x.com/i/broadcasts/1…