Press Releases
Nov. 5, 2008 - Gov. Crist Appoints 21 to the Governor's Commision on Disabilities
July 10, 2008 - Gov.'s COD Recommends Strategies for Increased Access to Persons with Disabilities
TALLAHASSEE - Governor Charlie Crist today accepted the initial recommendations of the Governor's Commission on Disabilities, developed after one year of information gathering and four public meetings held in Tallahassee, Orlando, Jacksonville and Miami. Appointed by Governor Crist in July 2007, the commission represents all Floridians with disabilities, including persons with developmental disabilities, mental illness, brain and spinal cord injuries, and visual and hearing impairments, as well as senior citizens and ve terans with disabilities.
November 26, 2007 - Governor's Executive Order Number 07-244
October 16, 2007 - Governor Crist Addresses First Meeting Of Commission On Disabilities
October 5, 2007 - Florida State Parks Celebrate Disability Awareness Month
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Florida State Parks are celebrating Disability Awareness throughout the month of October. The Division of Recreation and Parks has committed to ensure its facilities, programs and services are accessible to and usable by all people, including those with disabilities. Access for All, the Division's commitment to providing resource-based recreation to everyone, is the theme for October's state park celebration.