Henry Broxton went to Tallahassee last week to advocate against legislative changes that he says have made it more difficult for him to get rehabilitation services. ...more

March 18, 2009

The Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities, under the leadership of Director Jim DeBeaugrine, has shown clients admirable compassion by suspending a controversial cost-reduction program. The agency is considering revamping how it funds services. ...more

January 2, 2009

SEBRING — Beverly Bostick makes her living taking care of the severely handicapped among other kids at her Avon Park foster home, but it's still hectic for her when one of her own children qualify for the extra help. Her son Troy, 25, has had multiple kidney failures, cerebral palsy, autism and chronic pneumonia. He goes around with a bladder bag attached to his right leg that holds his urine. His mom also had to install a special air filter for their air conditioning for him. He can walk, but he communicates only through screams, moans and gestures. ...more

June 30, 2008

Resident Barbara Mays can't help but chuckle when she sees the wish lists of some higher-profile nonprofit agencies. ...more

February 21, 2008