FL SAND Chooses Transportation, Higher Pay for Direct Care, and Employment Support as 2018 Legislati
The 2018 Florida Legislative session opens in January next year and Florida Self-Advocates Network'D (FL SAND) has selected 3 priorities...
Wondering who "Wonder" the Movie is For
I looked forward to reviewing “Wonder” because, similar to Auggie, the protagonist of the story, I have a disability that is both...
SARTAC Looking for Self-Advocate Fellows to Tackle Disability Issues
SARTAC is hosting a webinar for applicants December 7. See details below. Would you like to grow your skills as a leader or...
Jump Start Your Savings with ABLE United & Enter to win $1000 deposit
Florida residents with disabilities can build savings and keep their federal benefits by opening an ABLE United account – and individuals...
Local CILs a Great Resource for Employment Services
In America we are always looking to create new jobs for individuals. One market that is not utilized to its full potential are persons...
"The Good Doctor" is In
There are many upstanding shows in the new fall TV season, which started in September. However, as is typical, very few have to do with...
"About Us" Q & A with Amanda Baker
This is the first in a new series of interviews with accomplished self-advocates in Florida, aptly titled “About Us.” I had the...
Lost Opportunity Inspires Passion for Lifelong Advocacy
As we progress further into the 21st century, the world is a much more complex place than it has been in the past. Education is now more...
Accommodations in Higher Ed: Lessons Learned
I entered college straight out of being mainstreamed for my entire school career and having fought against every accommodation the...
Self-Advocates Share Irma Experiences
The majority of Floridians know that hurricanes are likely to strike our state, and news reports run season-long with projections for...
