http://www.211.org/ will link to local United Way 211 resource switchboard. The agency can provide information on local resources such as utility, food, etc.
Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged: Responsible for the coordination and delivery of quality , safe and cost effective
transportation services https://ctd.fdot.gov/RiderInfo.htm
Department of Elder Affairs: Information, assistance and benefit counseling provided to older and disabled adults: www.elderaffairs.state.fl.us
FAAST, Inc.: Assisted technology program www.faast.org
i Can Connect: Provides people with both significant vision and hearing loss with equipment and training www.icanconnect.org
JAN- Job Accommodation Network: Information on employment accommodation https://askjan.org/
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD): Agency supports persons with disabilities in living, learning and working in their communities: http://apd.myflorida.com
Social Security Administration (SSA): To apply and learn about the disability process www.ssa.gov
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Behavioral Health Treatment locator tool https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): Federally- funded program that helps low-income households with their home energy bills: http://www.floridajobs.org/community-planning-and- development/community-services/low-income-home-energy-assistance- program
Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: federal –state program that helps people who have a physical or mental disability get or keep a job: http://www.rehabworks.org
Guardianship: Contact your local Legal Aid Society or Epilepsy Florida for resource information in your area.
STATEWIDE FAMILY RESOURCES
Bright Feast: Helps families with children with special needs find medical, education and community resources to help their children achieve https://www.brightfeats.com
Deliver the Dream: Provides retreats that enable kids and adults living with serious conditions or crisis to build bonds and form relationship with other who are experiencing the same www.deliverthedream.org
Vital Flight: Program coordinates free air transportation to those in need of medical treatment in non-emergency basis www.vitalflight.org
