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Two women, one with long hair and wearing glasses, the other with brown, short curly hair, are smiling as they pose standing below the Florida Senate seal at the state capitol. There are sunlit windows with trees in the background.

Two women, one with long hair and wearing glasses, the other with brown, short curly hair, are smiling as they pose standing below the Florida Senate seal at the state capitol. There are sunlit windows with trees in the background.

Advocating for Change: How Working with Lawmakers Can Impact Programs for the I/DD Community

FL SAND Fellow Michelle Zeman met with legislators and shared personal stories to help influence support for a bill to provide disability training for law enforcement in Florida.

Michelle Zeman

10 minutes ago3 min read

Disability-Related Bills Moving in the Last Weeks of Session --Advocacy Still Needed!

Disability-Related Bills Moving in the Last Weeks of Session --Advocacy Still Needed!

Disability-Related Bills Moving in the Last Weeks of Session --Advocacy Still Needed!

Disability advocacy is again having a positive impact on the 2025 Florida legislative session. Here’s the scoop on the status of a few major bills we’re watching at Florida Self-Advocacy Central.

Chatequa Pinkston

5 days ago4 min read

Finding Answers After Years of Struggle

Finding Answers After Years of Struggle

Finding Answers After Years of Struggle

FL SAND Fellow Amanda Ranochak and FDDC Council Member Eddie Hall at the FL SAND Exhibit at Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day in...

Amanda Ranochak

Apr 107 min read

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