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 Florida’s Disability Community TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, the Agency for Persons with …
For Immediate Release: December 10, 2024 Contact: APD Press Office, Press.HQ@apdcares.org Empowering Potential: Employers and Employees Creating Stronger Communities TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Last week, the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities and …
For Immediate Release: August 22, 2024 Contact: APD Communications Office, Press.HQ@apdcares.org ICYMI: Florida Division of Emergency Management Encourages Residents to Utilize Florida’s Second Disaster Sales Tax Holiday Ahead of Peak Hurricane Season ~ …
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.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady …
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.—Today, Governor DeSantis provided updates on response and recovery …
For Immediate Release: June 13, 2024 Contact: APD Press,, Press.HQ@apdcares.org Governor DeSantis’ Focus on Florida’s Future Budget Invests Record Funding for Direct Services for Floridians with Disabilities TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Yesterday, Governor …
For Immediate Release: June 5, 2024 Contact: FDEM Communications Team, media@em.myflorida.com ICYMI: Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Water Safety for Floridians ORMOND BEACH, Fla.—Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, Secretary of …
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.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis proclaimed the first …
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.— Yesterday, Governor Ron …
Governor Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Live Healthy’ Legislation Package BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed components of the 2024 ‘Live Healthy’ legislation package, which bolsters Florida’s health care workforce, broadens access to …
Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez Highlights Statewide Human Trafficking Resources and Awareness Events During Human Trafficking Prevention Month TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez, the Department of Children and Families ( …
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.— Today, the Agency 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 Florida’s Future Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 …
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 19, 2023 Governor’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 …
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.— The Agency for Persons with Disabilities ( …
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 …
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 …
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 …
CONTACT: Melanie Mowry Etters Communication Director 850-414-7551 Bringing Joy to Publix By Janeil Jackson For the past four years, Ryan Weurth has become a familiar, friendly face for customers visiting the Publix Supermarket at Town Center at Martin …
CONTACT: Melanie Mowry Etters Communication Director 850-414-7551 Loving Life on the Farm By Tim Brown Like all farm animals, the chickens, cows, goats, and pigs at Special Hearts Farm require daily feeding and care. Farm Hand Juan Pablo “J.P.” Rodriguez …
