Self-Advocacy Events
FL SAND Local Grassroots Group Meetings
Ongoing
FL SAND local groups meet regularly in their communities. See the FL SAND local group page to find a group in your community.
Florida Youth Council 13th Annual Summit
November 13-14, 2020
Self-advocacy summer camp for ages 15-30, held this year at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center in Orlando. The Florida Youth Council is a program of Family Café
TASH Annual Conference
(Virtual)
December 3-5, 2020
(Virtual)
The TASH Conference brings together a diverse community of stakeholders who gain information, learn about resources, and connect with others across the country to strengthen the disability field. Limited financial assistance may be available.
Idelio Valdes Leadership and Advocacy Award
Nominations due
Winter 2021 (TBA)
Annual self-advocacy and leadership award given by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council at Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day at the State Capitol.
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day
March 30, 2021
Held during 2021 Legislative Session
DD advocacy groups and self-advocates meet in Tallahassee for meetings with legislators. Email Margaret Hoover at the FDDC for more information:
2021 FL SAND Conference
April 23-25
Orlando
The FL SAND biennial conference is for members of FL SAND's local self-advocacy groups and all self-advocates in Florida. It's the largest gathering of self-advocates and their allies in Florida.
The Family Cafe Annual Conference
June 11th-13th 2021
Orlando
The Annual Family Cafe brings together thousands of Floridians with disabilities and their family members for three days of information, training, and networking each June. Limited financial assistance can be applied for as part of the registration process, which begins in February.
Partners in Policy Making 2021 Class
July 01, 2021
Deadline to apply
Partners in Policy Making is a leadership and advocacy training program that teaches individuals with developmental disabilities and parents to become community leaders and catalysts for systems change.
And More...
Ongoing
Learn about local events and training opportunities by visiting our Facebook page.