special needs

A federally funded program at the University of Central Florida offers a free master's degree in special education in exchange for a teaching commitment.

Ultimately, the nonprofit organization wants to build a community center where young people and graduates with special needs can get training in job and life skills.

An evening of acoustic melodies will be held at Shiloh Farm in Tallahassee on October 26th to raise money for the IMPACT Foundation.

Planning and fund-raising for Independence Landing began 5 years ago but were slowed during the pandemic.

Florida lawmakers are trying to reduce the number of bad outcomes between people with disabilities and law enforcement. Not all disabilities can be seen, and some lawmakers have pitched the idea of creating a special needs registry so that law enforcement will be better informed when responding to calls. But, the registry idea is plagued by concerns around privacy, consent, and the potential to be labeled a criminal when a person has done nothing wrong.

There’s a vision of a place in Tallahassee where kids and adults with disabilities can learn and work. Plans are underway to make Lifetown a reality, and…

The Walton County Sheriff’s office is hoping to better assist residents with differing special needs with the kick off of a new program.To participate in…

Bills aimed at fixing a glitch in a Florida law have cleared their first legislative committees in the House and Senate. The two measures could get more…

Two Florida lawmakers are hoping to get more pro-bono attorneys to help kids with special needs for the 2018 legislative session. Pro Bono Matters Act of…

The official start to the Hurricane Season may be months away, but Panhandle health officials want area residents to start preparing early. This year’s…