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I enjoyed spending time with the clients and staff of @FloridaAPD’s partner, the
Primrose Center, which has been providing services to people in the Orlando area for nearly 75 years. 
Bravo Zulu to the @ARCBroward’s Traveling Plate dinner at its new culinary facility. The food and company were incredible! Julie Price and her team do amazing work.
We are blessed to live in a state where our @GovRonDeSantis supports services for Floridians with developmental disabilities and is full of compassionate service providers, like those at @ARCBroward.
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Nominations are open for APD’s 20th Annual Exceptional Employment Awards!
Submit your nomination today and help us celebrate those making an impact in Florida’s workforce.
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Thank you Dennis Baker for organizing the Veterans Breakfast today and to my Veteran brother @LukeMurphyFL for offering yourself to serve and running an outstanding campaign.
@FloridaAPD salutes its partner, the @PARCFL in St.Pete  for giving our Floridians an inclusive and vibrant community. Michelle Detweiler, I so enjoyed the tour. 
Today, we recognize the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark piece of legislation that has helped expand access, remove barriers, and create more opportunities for people with disabilities!
Great way to start the week kicking off the @keytrainingctr 180 Mile Run from the Capitol to Crystal River. Tyler Sununu w @floridaarf & I ran the team’s 1st 6 miles out of Tallahassee.
Thank you to the family members who put in a 13 hour day to speak with me and the @FloridaAPD team at the Abilities Workshop Inc. Autism, Hope, Health & Abilities Conference in Orlando. 
Congratulations to @FloridaAPD’s own Heather Laramore & Veronica Mullinax on graduating from the Certified Public Manager program. The Agency is proud of your accomplishment!
TY @GovRonDeSantis, @CaseyDeSantis & @JayCollinsFL 4 leadership and support our mission. Stephanie Johnsen you are a leader among advocates and an amazing mom. @FloridaAPD works each day to improve lives.
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Thank you Paula James and the Area 5 Family Care Council for hosting the “Dream Big, Achieve More Event” in St.Pete. I enjoyed hearing feedback and answering questions from family members and providers. It was also amazing to listen to the achievements of the Self Advocates.
Congratulations to General Hartsell, @FLVetsAffairs and Collier County for breaking ground on the new State of the Art veterans long-term care community in Naples
What a great way to start the day with fellow veterans. The table included people who were leaders in all branches of the military, including the Astronaut Corps!
Thank you, @GovRonDeSantis, for leadership and unwavering commitment to Floridians with disabilities. The budget is a strong investment to expand opportunities and services for them & their families. We are grateful for your support of @FloridaAPD & those we proudly serve.
Excellent meeting with CEO Michelle Detweiler and the incredible Board of Directors of @PARCFL in St Pete. Thank you for your partnership with @FloridaAPD.
The @FloridaAPD is proud to announce Natalie Jean as our Headquarters’s Employee of the Month for June. Natalie is a problem solver, directly responsible for thousands of clients navigating our systems for services.