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Conference Agenda Confirmed!
September 13th, 2016
Conference time table has been confirmed! Over 50 workshops on housing and employment will be offered throughout the duration of the conference! More details soon to come!
Welcome Reception with A Moment with the Classics
September 13th, 2016
We are honored to have talented pianist James Williams perform during our Welcome Reception on October 12th of the ROOF & Florida APSE 2016 Partners for Progress Conference. James A
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Update: Senator Andy Gardiner to Serve as Keynote Speaker
September 13th, 2016
Excited to announce Senator Andy Gardiner as our keynote speaker on Thursday, October 13th! A lifelong resident of the Orlando-area district he represents, Senator Gardiner works as the Vice President
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Supported Living: Doyle Finney
August 15th, 2016
Doyle Finney has been a Supported Living resident since August 2007. He has become a valued member of the community, he is a member of the Leesburg Civitan Club where he
Housing Success Spotlight: Genesis Tucker – Naples, Florida
August 15th, 2016
It is lunch time in sunny Naples, Florida. Genesis Tucker lounges in the living room watching TV on her flat screen with some of her housemates. Together, Genesis and her five housemates
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ABLE Act: Activated in Florida!
July 11th, 2016
On July 1st, Florida became one of only three states in the country to implement the federal Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014, which gives states the
National Housing Trust Fund Allocation 30-day Comment Period Open Until July 28th
July 11th, 2016
Florida Housing Finance Corporation announces the commencement of the 30-day period for public review and comment of the proposed National Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan and a public hearing to
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National Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan Workshop
April 13th, 2016
Great news! The National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) will be implemented in 2016! The goal of the federal NHTF Program is to create an ongoing, dedicated source of capital for
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Nicole’s Story
March 8th, 2016
Nicole was born a fighter. She was delivered 13 ½ weeks premature, weighing only 2lbs. 3 oz., and had to spend 3 months in the hospital. Standard hospital procedures dictated
Damian Gregory honored with Advocacy Award
February 18th, 2016
Congratulations to Damian P. Gregory, ROOF Board of Directors, for being named the 2016 recipient of the Idelio Valdes Leadership and Advocacy Award from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council! This