Public Policy / Advocacy

Assistive technology can promote a healthier, safer and more productive life for persons with disabilities. FAAST Partners with community groups throughout Florida, identifies needs and opportunities for system change and advocates for those provisions.  

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Events

March 3 - May 2, 2008

Regular Session of the Florida Legislature
The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL

2008 Florida Legislative Session Calendars

House                                                   Senate

Resources

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Bill Tracking

News

Crist's health insurance plan faces rocky road at Legislature
Orlando Sentinel, 4/14/2008
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State House budget slashes social programs
Bradenton Herald, 4/11/2008
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Senate passes $65.9B budget
Florida Today, 4/10/2008
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Medicaid Reform Editorials

Higher copays, fewer services, more fraud
Miami Herald, 4/14/2008
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Failure to learn: Don't push Medicaid Experiment Further
Daytona Beach News Journal, 4/14/08
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A deadly choice
Daytona Beach News Journal, 4/14/08
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