MEETINGS . . .

The Area 1 FCC meets the third Thursday of the month, and we welcome anyone who would like to attend our meetings!

Mandated by the Florida State Legislature in 1993, the FCC advises the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) on the needs of people with developmental disabilities. Anyone who is currently receiving services from the APD, qualifies for services (i.e., on the Wait List for services), or has an immediate family member either receiving services or on the Wait List, is eligible to apply for a seat on the Council.

November 18*

Local Support Groups

Susan Byram: Autism Pensacola, Support & Awareness group for Autism

Fred Gilliard: UpSide2Downs, Support & Awareness group for Downs Syndrome

Gil Chase: Civitan Club, A Service Organization helping those with disabilities

December 16, 2010 CANCELLED

RESCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 2011

This will be a business meeting. There will be no featured speaker for the month of December.

For more information, email FCC1-info@fcc-area1.org.

The Family Care Councils work to advocate, educate, and empower individuals and their families. The councils partner with APD to ensure quality services for people with developmental disabilities.

For more details, visit http://www.fcc-area1.org/.

For general information, contact Danny via email at FCC1-info@fcc-area1.org.

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