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The Arc Florida Mission Statement
“Working with local, state, and national partners, The Arc of Florida advocates for local chapters, public policies, and high quality supports for people with developmental and other disabilities to be fully included in all aspects of their community.”
To Register You Must: Be a U.S. citizen. Be a Florida resident. Be 18 years old (you may pre-register if you are 16 and have a valid Florida Driver's License). Not now be adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state. Not have been convicted of a felony without your civil rights having been restored pursuant to law. Not claim the right to vote in another county or state. Submit your valid Florida driver's license number or Florida identification card number. If you do not have either of these, you must provide the last four digits of your Social Security number. If you have not been issued a Florida driver's license number, Florida identification card number or social security number, you must write "none".
Deadline Information The registration books will be closed on the 29th day before each election and will remain closed until after that election. You must be registered for at least 29 days before you can vote in an election. If this is a "new registration", the date a signed voter registration application is postmarked or hand delivered to your county supervisor of elections office will be your registration date. If your signed application is complete and you are qualified as a voter, a registration identification card will be mailed to you.
Dates Registration Closes for 2012 Elections
Presidential Primary Elections ................. January 3, 2012
Mark your calendars for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day 2012, scheduled for Wednesday, February 1 from 11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the 22nd Floor of the Capitol and co-sponsored by The Arc of Florida and the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council. There will be exhibit tables hosted by organizations dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, an opportunity to talk with your legislators about the issues affecting individuals with developmental disabilities, and a press conference.
The press conference will include the presentation of the third Idelio Valdes Leadership and Advocacy Award to a self-advocate who has demonstrated advocacy activities in keeping with the spirit of Idelio Valdes, such as participation in the development of partnerships to facilitate community integration, employment and inclusion, acting as an agent for change for himself or herself and others, and enthusiastically embracing the community and encouraging others to do so.
The Arc Supports Members of Congress in Unveiling Legislation to Give Families Greater Financial Flexibility for Loved Ones with a Disability
Posted on by The ArcWashington, DC– Today, The Arc of the United States joined Congressman Ander Crenshaw (R-FL), Senator Robert Casey (D-PA), Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA), and disability organizations to unveil the “Achieving a Better Life Experience Act of 2011” (ABLE Act) at the U.S. Capitol. Read More.....
New Resource for Parents with Children Transitioning to Life in the Community
The Arc of Massachusetts has created a comprehensive guide for parents of individuals with I/DD to reference as their child transitions from school to adult life, which can be difficult for both parents and children.
This valuable resource also provides a timeline that shows where a child should be from age 13-22 and explains how the transition process works. And, it offers important suggestions as to what parents can do to prepare for this turbulent time. Check out the brochure [PDF].
University of Florida Mobility Institute for Mobility, Activity and Participation listing of over 700 transportation services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities http://www.SafeandMobileSeniors.org/FindARide.htm
Waitlist Litigation Update 08-30-2011 Click below for more information
