Tag Archives: Advocacy Network on Disabilities
Honoring Dr. King on Sistrunk Boulevard: Community, Culture, and Connection
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our Inclusion Specialists Van Gray and Herchella “Chel” Baynes joined families, neighbors, and community leaders along Sistrunk Boulevard for Fort Lauderdale’s annual MLK Day Parade—an event rooted in history, pride, and collective purpose. Sistrunk Boulevard is more than a parade route. It is a historic African American corridor… Read More »
Advancing High-Performing Board Service: From Good to Excellent
Strong boards are essential to strong nonprofit organizations—and investing in board development is an investment in the communities we serve. Recently, board members from the Advocacy Network on Disabilities participated in a pilot leadership training titled Advancing High-Performing Board Service: From Good to Excellent, a collaborative initiative designed to strengthen nonprofit performance across Miami-Dade… Read More »
Commissioners Take Action on Budget Cuts, But the Fight Isn’t Over
At last Thursday’s Miami-Dade County budget hearing, commissioners voted—nearly unanimously—to instruct the Mayor to identify resources to restore funding for Community-Based Organizations (CBOs). This came after more than 200 residents, including individuals with disabilities, families, and service providers, spoke for hours urging the commission to protect critical services. While this step shows that… Read More »
