In a region where housing affordability and accessibility remain among the most pressing challenges, Casa Familia is redefining what inclusion... Read More

Council Research Reports The Council funds, conducts and/or participates in research studies where information and data collected can be used to impact systems change and best practices. The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council is the granting agent for research-based, innovative, sustainable solutions that address the critical needs and priorities of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities […]

Bring awareness, education and support to your family, friends, co-workers, community and around the world during Invisible Disabilities Week October 19 – 25, 2025.

El Consejo para Personas con Discapacidades de Desarrollo del Estado de Florida, (The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. – FDDC) desea brindarle al público la oportunidad de revisar y comentar sobre el plan del Consejo para los próximos 5 años a desarrollar en el estado. Este nuevo plan se iniciará el día 1 de octubre […]

Learn how using Pooled Special Needs Trusts can maximize benefits such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income. Focus will touch on how Special Needs Trusts can help to qualify for, and maintain eligibility for, critical benefits that have financial limitations. Travis D. Finchum is a Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney and is the founder of Special Needs Lawyers, P.A. For the Elder Law Section, he currently serves as Chair of the Legislative Committee and Secretary of the Section, is a past chair of the Special Trust Committee and is a past chair of the Elder Law Board Certification Committee. He founded the Guardian Trust Foundation, Inc. that serves as Trustee of various pooled Special Needs Trusts. His practice in Clearwater, Florida consists of Special Needs Trust drafting and administration, public benefits, estate planning and probate.

The master plan for the project includes residential facilities, employment opportunities, and recreational areas.

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