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Knox Finds Purpose and Meaning in Advocacy

Knox Finds Purpose and Meaning in Advocacy

Knox Finds Purpose and Meaning in Advocacy

Learn more about LeQuina Knox, a self-advocate from St. Petersburg.

FSACentral Staff

Nov 195 min read

Stawski: Follow Your Dreams and There Is No One Way to Make Employment Successful

Stawski: Follow Your Dreams and There Is No One Way to Make Employment Successful

Stawski: Follow Your Dreams and There Is No One Way to Make Employment Successful

Robyn Stawski of Tampa talks about her work at the YMCA and the importance of advocating for better employment opportunities.

Chatequa Pinkston

Oct 313 min read

Four women are waving at the camera. There are tables around the room set for diners and a shelf holding china tea pots. The women are all wearing black t-shirts and light blue hats that read Cup of Dreams. There's also a chalkboard sign that reads Cup of Dreams Tea Room with a hand-drawn teacup with flowers growing in it.

Four women are waving at the camera. There are tables around the room set for diners and a shelf holding china tea pots. The women are all wearing black t-shirts and light blue hats that read Cup of Dreams. There's also a chalkboard sign that reads Cup of Dreams Tea Room with a hand-drawn teacup with flowers growing in it.

Florida Businesses Celebrate the Abilities of Employees with Disabilities

Florida has several small businesses that that train and employ people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Chatequa Pinkston

Oct 242 min read

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