by Hannah Brock | Dec 18, 2019 | Legislation
Join thousands of Florida’s families, students, teachers, and advocates at the Florida State Capitol during the week of January 26, 2020 for a celebration of our greatest gifts – our children! Now in its 25th year, Children’s Week advocates for children’s health,...
by FAAST, Inc | Aug 11, 2019 | Assistive Technology, Legislation
A bill expanding the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant Program is a step closer to becoming a law. Before the summer recess, the US House of Representatives passed the Ryan Kules Specially Adaptive Housing Improvement Act....
by FAAST, Inc | Aug 11, 2019 | Assistive Technology, Legislation
The Agency for Health Care (AHCA) and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) have started developing an alternative delivery model for home-and community-based services, commonly referred to as the “iBudget waiver.” The Florida Legislature directed the...
by FAAST, Inc | Aug 8, 2019 | Legislation, News
During its July meeting, the Florida Assistive Technology Advisory Council’s Public Policy Committee approved its initial list of 2020 State Legislative Priorities. The Council feels it is imperative to begin working on its state legislative platform because the next...
by FAAST, Inc | Feb 21, 2019 | Legislation, News
On February 5th and 6th FAAST named Senator Kathleen Passidomo and Representative Tom Leek their 2018 Dr. Frederick Haynes FAAST Legislators of the year. Representative Tom Leek (R-Daytona) The Florida Assistive Technology Advisory Council and the Florida Alliance for...
