Our Work Matters
Our Work Matters
Podcast Description
Whether you are a self-advocate or a family member / caregiver of an individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), this podcast has tools to help you advocate for the developmental disabilities community and promote inclusion in your state and local community. Join Dr. Chris Reeve, a Program Director from the Florida
Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) as she interviews project partners, family members, caregivers and self-advocates about ways to help advocate in your community and resources available from the FDDC. Join our community to help build inclusive environments and opportunities for those with developmental disabilities in Florida.
Visit www.fddc.org/our-work-matters to learn more.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers themes related to advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), community inclusion, and resources provided by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC). For example, episodes delve into the FDDC's 2025 Legislative Platform, offering insight into legal advocacy, and the organization's historical context to help listeners understand their work in both policy and community settings.
Whether you are a self-advocate or a family member / caregiver of an individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), this podcast has tools to help you advocate for the developmental disabilities community and promote inclusion in your state and local community. Join Dr. Chris Reeve, a Program Director from the Florida
Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) as she interviews project partners, family members, caregivers and self-advocates about ways to help advocate in your community and resources available from the FDDC. Join our community to help build inclusive environments and opportunities for those with developmental disabilities in Florida.
Visit www.fddc.org/our-work-matters to learn more.
In this episode, I’m interviewing Dr. Torica Exuma and Dennis Debbaudt about their project with the FDDC, developing training on autism and other developmental disabilities for first responders. They share valuable tips and resources for promoting safety at home and in the community, and explain why training for first responders is so important for our community.
They also offer guidance for law enforcement on how to interact with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Plus, we provide many resources to help you ensure safety in your home and community, along with tips for interacting with law enforcement.
Water Safety
Water Safety Book: https://www.flipsnack.com/faucard/autism-water-safety/full-view.html
Water Safety Info Flyer (PDF): https://www.fau.edu/education/centersandprograms/card/documents/drowningbrochuredraft.pdf
Interacting with Law Enforcement
Interacting with Law Enforcement Book: https://www.flipsnack.com/faucard/interacting-with-law-enforcement.html
Persons with Disability Registry: https://snr.flhealthresponse.com/
Autism Risk and Safety Management Website: https://autismriskmanagement.com/
Suggested Apps
Red Panic Button: https://www.redpanicbutton.com/
Emergency Chat (Apple App Store): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/emergency-chat/id1024194363
ICE4Autism: https://www.ice4autism.com/
Learn More at www.fddc.org/our-work-matters
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