Blog | Tag: Safety

As of November 2025, many people in Florida and across the United States are living through a federal government shutdown. When the government stalls, essential services slow down or stop. For people with disabilities and their families, this means real uncertainty about food, health care, housing, and more. In these difficult moments, it is natural to wonder: When the system fails, who steps in to help?

Domestic violence (DV) is when someone uses power and control to hurt another person they know well, like a partner or family member. Abuse can show up in many forms: physical, sexual, emotional, digital, or financial. For many people with disabilities, the abuse doesn’t just target the person, it targets the support and tools that make daily life possible.

Following a series of TV broadcasts about Willowbrook State School, the government created the Protection & Advocacy (P&A) network and gave these agencies like ours the power thoroughly investigate places that people with disabilities receive services.

May is the month of Mental Health Awareness, a time to advocate for mental health wellness, community services, and equitable access to care for those with mental illness. This May is especially important due to the significant upcoming changes on the mental health horizon with the coming of the national 988 Suicide Hotline and crisis response system.