Author Archives: Tamara Hervera
Hurricane Season Is Here: Let’s Get Ready Together
Hurricane season in Florida runs from June through November. Even if experts expect fewer storms this year, it only takes one hurricane to affect our homes, schools, and communities. The best time to prepare is before a storm is on the way. For people with disabilities and their families, planning ahead is especially important…. Read More »
Building a More Trauma-Informed Future
The Advocacy Network on Disabilities recently completed an 18-month trauma-informed care initiative through its partnership with the Broward Children’s Services Council. The effort led to meaningful improvements across the organization, including updates to policies, workplace environments, staff support, and client resources. More importantly, it strengthened a culture rooted in compassion, safety, and respect, helping… Read More »
Advocacy Network on Disabilities Launches Strategic Planning Initiative to Strengthen Future Impact
Leaders from the Advocacy Network on Disabilities recently convened for the first meeting of the organization’s Strategic Planning Ad-Hoc Committee, beginning an important process focused on strengthening the organization’s future impact, sustainability, and responsiveness in a rapidly changing landscape. The meeting brought together board and organizational leadership for thoughtful discussions about the opportunities and… Read More »
AND Helps Shape National Emergency Management Toolkit
The Advocacy Network on Disabilities (AND) submitted comments to the National Council on Disability (NCD) to help shape a new emergency management toolkit for state, local, tribal, and territorial communities. The toolkit is meant to help communities better prepare for and respond to emergencies in ways that include people with disabilities. Too often, emergency… Read More »
Extreme Heat, Flooding & Hurricanes: Advancing Disability-Inclusive Climate Resilience in Miami
On March 20, 2026, as part of Miami Climate Week, the Advocacy Network on Disabilities hosted an important panel discussion titled “Extreme Heat, Flooding & Hurricanes — Building a Disability Accessible Climate Resilience Plan for Miami.” The event brought together advocates, experts, and community leaders to address a critical issue that is too often… Read More »
Miami Autism Dad Victor Antunez Visits Advocacy Network on Disabilities Staff Meeting
Recently, the Advocacy Network on Disabilities welcomed Victor Antunez, widely known as “Miami Autism Dad,” to one of our all-staff meetings for a thoughtful and energizing conversation with team members across programs. Victor stopped by to meet staff, learn more about our work, and talk about one of the most persistent challenges facing nonprofits… Read More »
Casa Familia: A New Model for Independent Living in Miami
Recently, the Advocacy Network on Disabilities had the opportunity to tour Casa Familia, an innovative independent living community designed for adults with intellectual, developmental disabilities and other disabilities. Led by Nicole Miller, from the Casa Familia team, the visit offered an in-depth look at what happens when accessibility, autonomy, and intentional design come together… Read More »
