FL: Disabilities
Rising Alzheimer's rates prompt renewed focus on end-of-life planning
The 2024 Alzheimer's Association annual report forecasts a doubling of Americans age 65 and older living with dementia - from 7 million to 14 million …
Aumento de Alzheimer provoca un nuevo enfoque en planificación del final de la vida
El informe anual 2024 de la Asociación de Alzheimer prevé que se duplique el número de estadounidenses mayores de 65 años que pade…
A Florida family's inspiring adoption journey
As siblings in foster care, the fear of being separated is daunting. But thanks to a loving family in Jacksonville, Fla., for two brothers in Ohio…
Remembering Those with Disabilities Before, During and After the Hurricane
In an appeal to the public as Hurricane Ian barreled toward Florida, an advocate for persons with disabilities urged everyone to consider checking in …
FL Lawmakers Double Down on Voting Restrictions
Florida Republicans are proposing yet another sweeping change to state election laws. The new bill would establish an Office of Election Crimes and …
Beyond Olympics, USA Wheelchair Football Inspires Adaptive Athletes
TAMPA, Fla. -- Move United's USA Wheelchair Football League is expanding from four cities to nine, including Tampa, to give athletes with …
From Vaccines to Healthcare, COVID Amplifies Inequities for Autistic Community
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- April is World Autism Acceptance Month, and groups that advocate for people on the autism spectrum said they want more than …
Enjoying the Holidays with Seniors
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Holidays can be a wonderful time to reunite adult children and their parents, whether the parents live in their own home…
Critics: GOP Health-Care Plan Would Hit Florida's Children Hard
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- An effort is under way to convince lawmakers to become champions for children's health. President Trump has pledged to repeal …
Report Outlines Who in Florida Could Lose Medicaid Coverage
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – While many Floridians honored the sacrifices of military members over the holiday weekend, some also are calling on …
Reports Question if Gorsuch Will Protect Kids With Disabilities
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- According to two new reports, Judge Neil Gorsuch - President Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court - has repeatedly failed to …
Study: Charter, Alternative Schools Account for Most Low Grad-Rate Schools
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida falls behind the national high school graduation rate, and the recent proliferation of alternative schools doesn't seem …