Disability Resources

 

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American Sign Language

Site allows you to see finger-spelling and to access an on-line dictionary, both with embedded video so you can actually see the words/letters being signed.

ASL Browser:  http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/browser.htm

 

Angel Flight Southeast, Inc.

Located in Leesburg, FL , Angel Flight Southeast, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer pilot organization involved in "public benefit flying." We provide a variety of services to the community, but mostly we arrange free air transportation by private aircraft to distant medical facilities when commercial service is not available, impractical or simply not affordable.  www.angelflightse.org

 

Assistance With Child Health Related Costs

The United Healthcare Children's Foundation has announced that new grants are available (May 2008) to help children who need critical health care treatment, services, or equipment not covered or not fully covered by their parents' health benefit plans.     http://www.uhccf.org/

 

D.A.D.S. - Dads Appreciating Down Syndrome

National organization of fathers of children who happen to have Down syndrome. They do not yet have a Florida chapter, however they do offer a blog and an "Ask A D.A.D." service where fathers can ask questions and get support from other Dads who have "been there."  www.dadsnational.org

 

DD Council Provider Search

The Florida Developmental Disabilities Resources Website has been designed as a public reporting resource for individuals with developmental disabilities living in or moving to the State of Florida. The primary function of this Website is to make available performance and demographic information specific to providers serving individuals with developmental disabilities through the Developmental Disabilities and the Family and Supported Living Waivers.  www.flddresources.org

 

Disability Info.gov

The federal government's one-stop Web site for people with disabilities, their families, employers, veterans, workforce professionals and many others. www.disabilityinfo.gov

 

Discount Drug Card Program (State of Florida)

The Florida Discount Drug Card is designed to lower the cost of prescriptions for Florida residents who are:

Age 60 and older and without prescription drug coverage or who fall into the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage gap; OR

Under age 60, without prescription drug coverage, and with an annual family income of less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level.  See Website for details:  http://www.floridadiscountdrugcard.com/

 

Family Cafe 2007 Questions & Answers Book

Every year The Family Cafe puts together a resource guide called the Questions & Answers Book. The idea behind this publication is to take actual questions from real families and pass them along to the state agencies that can answer them. The entire 2007 Questions & Answers Book is available online in pdf format, at the website, www.FamilyCafe.net. You can also view the Questions & Answers Book from every year since 2004 by visiting Family Cafe's online publication library.

 

The Family Village

The Family Village is a web site for children and adults with disabilities, their families, and their friends and allies. Family Village brings together thousands of online resources in a organized, easy-to-use directory.   http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/

 

Florida Disabled Outdoors Association (FDOA)

It is well known that getting close to nature can be very therapeutic, inspirational, and motivational. Leisure activities provide social interaction and give us a welcome break from our jobs and the routine of our lives.  Since it’s inception in 1990, the FDOA has promoted accessible recreation to persons with disabilities as well as the general public through special events, newsletters and community education.   www.fdoa.org

 

FL Medicare Prescription HelpLine

A free source of advice and information to help ensure that Medicare patients get the medications they need. Provided by FL Legal Services.  1-800-436-6001 

Helpline Brochure     Medicare Prescription Q&A FactSheet      www.floridalegal.org

 

International Wheelchair Aviators

A worldwide organization of disabled and able-bodied pilots.  Members have many different disabilities including paraplegia, quadriplegia, amputee, multiple sclerosis, spina bifida, polio and other problems.  IWA helps disabled persons in their quest to fly by providing valuable information about FAA medical requirements, hand control availability and flight schools that work with the disabled.  www.wheelchairaviators.org

 

IRIS Online Dictionary

This glossary of terms related to the field of special education has been fully updated with new definitions and now includes a cross-referencing feature that makes the resource easier to use and more informative than ever. To get started using the IRIS Online Dictionary, go to http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/onlinedictionary.html

or visit the IRIS Resource Locator http://iris.peabody.vanderbilt.edu/resources.html

and click on the dictionary icon.

 

Kayak Adventures

Paddling for persons with disabilities.  We have the paddling skills and technical knowledge to give you a safe and memorable experience. We carry adaptive equipment designed to make you fit in your boat comfortably. We offer individual and group services.   www.kayakjacksonville.com

 

Kids As Self Advocates (KASA)

A national, grassroots project created by youth with disabilities for youth. We are teens and young adults with disabilities speaking out.  Includes lots of resources, as well as articles, poetry, and artwork by young adults with disabilities. Also an extensive section of resources on dating and relationships for teens with disabilities. www.fvkasa.org

 

Living With Autism and Related Disabilities in Central FL

Published by the Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (CARD) this 105 page guide provides information that helps families learn about their children’s disabilities, local service systems, and community resources. After leaving a doctor’s office many parents wonder where to turn.  This guide, originally developed with input from parents, is designed to help answer that question.  It will be updated regularly on the CARD website, http://www.ucf-card.org.  To download from here (Nov. 07 Edition) choose Word or pdf version below:

Living With Autism [Word]     or     Living With Autism [pdf]

 

MetDESK

MetLife's Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids (MetDESK) was established in 1998 to help families plan for the future of their children or other dependents with special needs, including preserving government benefits and providing insurance and other financial solutions which can help provide lifetime quality care.  www.metlife.com/desk

Call Kevin Manning (813) 383-5202 or (800) 724-7518, ext. 5202  OR

Tom Nurse (813) 383-5216 or (800) 724-7518, ext. 5216

 

Mobility Golf

The mission of Mobility Golf is to increase opportunities for those who can't walk, to play golf. A survey conducted by the Paralyzed Veterans of America indicated that 21% of its members would play golf if it were accessible.  www.mobilitygolf.com

 

Poseidon Handicap Scuba Adventures

A non-profit organization, dedicates itself to improving the physical and social well being of people with disabilities by teaching underwater educational programs to disabled individuals utilizing the Handicap Scuba Association guidelines.  http://phsa.us/website/

 

Virtual Museum to Showcase the History and Achievements of People with Disabilities 

The Museum of disABILITY History, located in Buffalo, N.Y., has launched an innovative and interactive website to showcase the historical contributions of Americans with disabilities. http://www.museumofdisability.org/.

 

WaiverProvider.com

WaiverProvider.Com is a directory of medicaid waiver providers. We provide much more than just names and phone numbers. We provide detailed information about each provider including: services provided, areas covered, special skills, and experience. Website offers a message board, as well as a Live Discussion Room every Thursday night.  www.waiverprovider.com

 

 

We are continuing to add information to this portion of the website.  If you would like to suggest an article, resource, helpful website or publication, please e-mail candace@cflparents.org. 

 

 

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