Easterseals Better Together

The Easterseals Better Together contract, identified as ACZ84, is an agreement between the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities and Easterseals Southwest Florida, Inc. The initiative involves five Easterseals affiliates across Florida working collaboratively to scale and expand program innovations. Key focus areas include early autism diagnosis and intervention, intensive education and therapies, comprehensive behavioral and mental health services, and supported employment training, with the goal of establishing statewide best practices. The contract has a total value not to exceed 7,000,000 dollars. While one document specifies a performance period from August 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, other records indicate a broader term extending through June 30, 2029. The agreement requires strict compliance with federal laws and Florida Statutes, including public records access and the Florida Single Audit Act, to ensure proper oversight of the non-profit organization's role as a service provider.