Thank you Dana

 I am going to probably get a lot of heat for this blog, from the subject of this particular blog but I do not care. Because it is a important topic that I want to spend a few minutes talking about. I recently had a conversation with a good friend of mine and colleague who is the Executive Director of the organization known as disability rights Florida. Before I continue I should disclose that I am on the Board of Directors of disability rights and this blog does not express the views of disability rights Florida staff, volunteer or board of directors. However I am sure many individuals will agree with what I am about to say. Okay back to the story, we have been discussing the recent retirement of a long time friend and colleague Dana F, from disability rights Florida. She has been employed disability rights Florida for the past 26 years. I am sure that everyone that knows Dana knows that she is a wealth of knowledge, a non-nonsense kind of individual and a wonderful advocate for individuals with disabilities. She has been involved in public policy for the past couple of decades, advocating for the lives of individuals with disabilities. She had decided to pursue other opportunities in the disability advocacy community.

I have learned a lot on how to be a effective advocate for individuals with disabilities and legislative communication from Dana. I am not a musician, otherwise I would compose a song. I am not a photographer, otherwise I would take a picture. I am a writer so I have decided to write this blog is a way of saying thank you to Dana for everything that she has done to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. I know that I will probably be getting a phone call or email from Dana about this blog. I just wanted to say thank you for everything you have done.

Dana and myself traveling a few years ago to Panama city Florida to conduct voting training for individuals with disabilities. I remember how passionate she was about the subject. I remember how she treated each and every individual. We have high a lot of fun on the trip and it was some of the best training I have done on the lives of individuals with disabilities. It was a privilege.

Dana, thank you for your advocacy for individuals with disabilities. Thank you for everything that you have taught me about the advocacy community and individuals with disabilities. Thank you for everything that you have done to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. Just think you think you think you.