Central FL Dreamplex highlights handmade gifts, giving back with 'Holiday Bazaar'

The event in support of Dreamplex's programs will be held Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, from 6-9 p.m. at The Friendship Place, ...
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Event will share housing options for adults with intellectual disabilities

Learn about housing and employment options for people with disabilities at an informational session hosted by Easterseals ...

If you suspect abuse, who do you notify? What should county DSS do with reports?

Here’s how to report it to social services, understand what meets the state’s definition of abuse and what to expect from the process.

A disabled woman was rescued from harm. Guardian says Triangle agency failed.

After the young woman disappeared from school and activities, a former teacher stepped in. She and others wonder why Orange County DSS didn’t intervene earlier.

Treating adults with autism: Clinical center offers national blueprint for care after pediatric transition

Adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) often lose access to specialized ...

A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people

That all changed when LaFon went on Dateability, an app designed for both disabled and chronically ill people. LaFon’s mom ...
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SNAP’s new able-bodied rules leave some recipients ‘devastated.’ Child-free, non-disabled adults who don’t clock 20 hours/week at risk. Is that fair?

For Scott, the new requirements feel like a door slamming shut. His SNAP benefits, about $292 a month, cover most of his food budget. But some counter, saying the updated rules are long overdue. “A 15 ...
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On the Caloosahatchee, a camp widens the world for adults with disabilities

Trailways Camp offers classic summer camp activities for adults with disabilities in Southwest Florida. The camp provides a social outlet for campers and respite for their caregivers. Advocates fear a ...