On March 26, Leon County Commissioner David O'Keefe presented a proclamation to the FDDC, recognizing the work of the Council and declaring March 2025 as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month!

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DD Awareness Day - FDDC DD Awareness Stand with the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council as we advocate for the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Idelio Valdes Self-Advocate Award and the Bobbie Lake Family Member Award Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day is a time to recognize those who make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual […]

A local DD Day can:
✅ Inform elected officials about key issues
✅ Encourage others to advocate
✅ Attract media attention to your cause

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FDDC Fellow Denise Prehay captured some great moments from DD Day!

Advocacy, connection, and important conversations filled the day as partners met with legislators to support individuals with developmental disabilities.

Thank you, Denise, for sharing these highlights. 

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Partners in Policymaking participants met with Senator Burgess and Representative Maggard to discuss key issues and advocate for positive change for individuals with developmental disabilities in Florida.

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The FDDC Council Executive Committee met at the Capitol to discuss key issues impacting individuals with I/DD.

They also had the opportunity to speak with the President of the Senate, ensuring these important conversations reach Florida’s leadership.

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FDDC Council Member Michael Sayih and his father, Jim Sayih, met with Representative Alison Tant at the Capitol yesterday.

They discussed advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities during DD Day. 👏

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for this special night of recognition and community!

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Senator Guy Guzzone stands at the podium smiling. The ASL interpreter is standing next to him.

Ken Capone speaks to the crowd during DD Day. He is on stage in a wheelchair. Members of the crowd are clapping in response to his speech.

Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller speaks at the podium during DD Day.

Thank you to all of the advocates and leaders who joined us in Annapolis for Developmental Disabilities Day at the Legislature! Your voices are important as we work to protect the DD services that thousands of Marylanders rely on.

#DDDay2025 #SaveOurDDServices

More from today's #DDday2025! So many people showed up to fight for necessary services from the DDA #SaveOurDDServices

Best I can do is a muffin and a blueberry yogurt. 😂 #DDday2025 #SaveOurDDServices

The absence of Eastern Shore legislative representation at #DDday2025 is so very noticeable. #SaveOurDDServices

Developmental Disabilities Day in Annapolis with The Arc of Prince George's County and so many more ! Let the advocacy begin ❤️ #DDDay2025

Nick was dismayed to discover that staying at a hotel does not automatically mean we're at Disney World. #DDDay2025 #SaveOurDDServices