Disability Resource Center

08/03/2026

Come on by and see us!
This will be a perfect opportunity to find out what products are out there to help you be more independent!
If you’re a veteran this is a great time to find out what benefits you may be eligible for so you can get the products, and at no cost!
Location- Holmes County Library

07/28/2026

The JP-PAS program in Florida—officially the James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Attendant Services and Employment Assistance Program—provides monthly financial stipends and reimbursements to working adults with significant disabilities who need help with daily personal care. Administered by the Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living, it helps individuals keep competitive employment by covering the cost of a personal care attendant.

Contact DRC at 850-769-6890 for more information or reach out to us via email: [email protected].

07/26/2026

07/19/2026

🌺🌊 IT’S OFFICIALLY BUDDY WALK SEASON! 🌊🌺

The wait is over… registration and payment are officially LIVE! 🎉🙌

We’re so excited to kick off planning for the 17th Annual Gulf Coast Buddy Walk® as we celebrate this year’s theme:

🌺 LUAU FOR INCLUSION 🌺

📅 Saturday, October 10, 2026
📍 Tommy Oliver Stadium
440 E. 13th Street
Panama City, FL

Now it’s time to go FULL SEND into Buddy Walk season! 💙

✅ Register your team
✅ Invite your family and friends
✅ Share your fundraising page
✅ Help us spread the word throughout our community

Every registration, every donation, every sponsor, and every step helps us continue our mission of educating, advocating, supporting, and celebrating individuals with Down syndrome and their families right here on the Emerald Coast.

Whether this is your first Buddy Walk or your seventeenth, we can’t wait to celebrate with you. Let’s make this our biggest and most impactful year yet! 🌺🌴

🎟️ Registration is OPEN! We can’t wait to see your team names start rolling in!

Head on over to DSAEC.org to register!

07/14/2026

🌟 New Peer Support Group Coming Soon! 🌟

Looking for a supportive place to connect, learn, and grow? Join our new Peer Support Group designed for individuals living with mental illness who want to build confidence and strengthen everyday life skills in a welcoming, judgment-free environment.

Together, we'll explore practical skills such as:
✨ Emotional Regulation
✨ Interpersonal Skills
✨ Independent Living Skills
✨ Vocational & Educational Skills
✨ Self-care and wellness
✨ Financial Management

This group is a chance to learn from one another, share experiences, and gain tools that can help make daily life more manageable. You don't have to face life's challenges alone—we're stronger together.

📅 Stay tuned for meeting dates, times, and location!
See flyer for contact info!

07/14/2026

The James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Attendant Services and Employment Assistance (JP-PAS) Program offers assistance designed to help eligible individuals maintain employment, increase opportunities, and build brighter futures through personal attendant services and employment-related support.

Programs like JP-PAS make a difference by empowering people to reach their goals, strengthen communities, and create more inclusive workplaces for everyone.

Together, we can continue advocating for accessibility, opportunity, and independence for all.💙

Contact our office for more info! 850-769-6890

06/24/2026

Come see us today at the Kinard Park Library!

06/24/2026

Come see us today at the Kinard Park Library and learn about the resources available to you!
Kinard Community Center/Park

Disability Resource Center, Inc., will be coming out to Kinard Public Library tomorrow, June 24th, from 10 AM - 12 PM.

Come on out and visit us to learn more from this group about them and what they have to offer!

06/24/2026

Come see us Today!

Calhoun County DRC Meet and Greet