Promoting the interests of individuals with disabilities and the organizations that serve them by acting as a public policy change agent throughout Florida.
Tallahassee, FL
Joined October 2022
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Strong leadership makes great services possible. Congrats to Helena Del Monte of @ade_miami, recipient of the 2026 Katie Porta Award for Excellence in Administration! #Leadership #DisabilityServices #IDD #Florida
ALT Florida ARF celebration graphic with gold confetti reading "Helena Del Monte, ADE, 2026 Katie Porta Award for Excellence in Administration." Helena smiles in a pink top and pearl necklace.
Congrats to Julie Price of @ArcBroward, recipient of the 2026 Les Leech Government Relations Award, honoring an individual whose dedication and advocacy have led to improvements in the IDD service system and the lives of the people it serves! #IDD #DisabilityServices #Florida
ALT Florida ARF celebration graphic with gold confetti reading "Julie Price, Arc Broward, 2026 Les Leech Government Relations Award." Julie smiles in glasses and a navy shirt, with greenery behind her.
Congrats to @Basztalos, Director of @FloridaAPD, recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Public Service Award! This award honors a public-sector leader who has made an outstanding contribution to community service for people with #IDD. #PublicService #DisabilityServices #Florida
ALT Florida ARF celebration graphic with gold confetti reading "Robert Asztalos, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, 2026 Excellence in Public Service Award." Robert smiles in a blue blazer and tie in front of a brick wall.
This month we're highlighting some of the incredible individuals honored at our 2026 Awards Luncheon. First up: Congrats to Steven DeVane of @TheDuvallHome, recipient of the 2026 Honorable Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award! #DisabilityServices #IDD #Florida
ALT Florida ARF celebration graphic with gold confetti reading "Steven DeVane, Duvall Homes, 2026 Honorable Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award." Headshot of Steven smiling in glasses and a dark suit.
Congrats to the recipients of this year's Tina Philips Continuous Service Award, who have been part of our association for 50 years.
• Abilities of Florida, a @ServiceSource1 affiliate
• @GoodwillSFL
• @PARCFL
• @TheSunriseGroup
#DisabilityServices #IDD #Inclusion #Florida
This week we gather in Clearwater Beach to celebrate 50 years of advancing supports and services for people with disabilities. The Florida ARF Annual Conference and Awards Luncheon is one of our most meaningful traditions, and this year we are marking half a century of impact.
We close out DSP Recognition Week by celebrating Destiny Pond of @keytrainingctr. Destiny says: "This is not a job. This is my passion. I want to help people become all they can be." Thank you, Destiny, for your extraordinary work. #DSPRW2026 #DirectSupport #DisabilityServices
Today we recognize Scott Buss, who has been a Direct Support Professional at Community Resource Network of Florida for 15 years. Scott is described by CRN as "an amazing caregiver" who treats the people in his care like family. Thank you, Scott. #DSPRW2026 #DirectSupport
Today we recognize Patrina Pinkett, who has served individuals at Central Florida Communities for 14 years. She has changed her primary work location multiple times when coverage was needed, and been recognized by her peers as Team Member of the Quarter. #DSPRW2026 #DirectSupport
Today we recognize Nicola Allen, who has served individuals at @ARCBroward for over ten years as a Direct Support Professional. Nicola's patience, consistency, and skill have produced real results. Nicola, your dedication speaks for itself. #DSPRW2026 #DirectSupport
This Direct Support Professional Recognition Week we celebrate individuals making a difference in the lives of the people they serve. We're kicking it off with Shadija Wells of @AnnStorckCenter. Thank you, Shadija. We are grateful for your service. #DSPRW2026 #DirectSupport
This week is Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, and Florida ARF & the Florida Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (FADSP) are proud to honor the remarkable individuals who show up every day for the people they serve.
#DSPRW2026 #DirectSupport #DisabilityServices
Direct Support Professional Recognition Week is just around the corner (Sept. 13-19), and we're already thinking about the incredible DSPs who make community inclusion possible every day.
#DSPRW2026 #DirectSupport
On behalf of all our community human service provider organizations, our deepest sympathy to @Kathleen4SWFL. We are praying for you and your family.
We wholeheartedly agree with the words of Sen. Brodeur, sponsor of SB 1758, who said, “Everyone deserves a chance to live healthy, and for our fellow Floridians with disabilities that means living independently, at home in our communities, for as long as they possibly can.” 💖
May you have the luck 'o the Irish, find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, and enjoy a happy, healthy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀🌈
#floridaarf #peoplewithdisabilities #disability #disabilityawareness #DisabilityEmployment #happystpatricksday #luckoftheirish #potofgold
Women’s History Month is a beautiful celebration of all that women have contributed to society in countless ways. Many women with disabilities have left a positive mark on the world. We applaud and appreciate you and the inspiration you provide for girls & young women everywhere!
