The Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc.
http://www.advocacycenter.org/
The Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization providing protection and advocacy services in the State of Florida. Their mission is to advance the dignity, equality, self-determination and expressed choices of individuals with disabilities.
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)
http://apd.myflorida.com/
The Primary Mission of the Agency is to Support Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Living, Learning and Working, in All Aspects of Community Life.
Breaking News
http://fccflorida.org/bknews/bknews.htm
Get the most updated information in the state of Florida.
www.ffddnews.com
This website is updated daily with news stories dealing with disability related issues around the world. It is sponsored by Floridians For the Future of the Developmentally Disabled.
Broward County School District
http://www.browardschools.com/
This link takes you to the home page of the Broward County School District.
Disability Resources
http://www.disabilityresources.org/FLORIDA.html
Find all types of resources by clicking on this link.
The Family Cafe
http://www.familycafe.net/
The Family Café, Inc., is a non-profit statewide organization, which was created to fulfill the need for information in Florida. The Family Cafe is proud to offer educational opportunities and information on meaningful topics for individuals with disabilities and their families in a family-centered environment. With this information individuals with disabilities will be able to make sensible and educated decisions regarding the services they receive.
Family Care State Council
Family Care Council
This link takes you to the home page of the State Family Care Council. This council was created by the state to monitor the activities of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. The council members are consumers or direct family members of persons with developmental disabilities appointed by the Governor.
Family Network on Disabilities (FND)
http://www.fndfl.org/
Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc. is a statewide network of families and individuals of all ages who may be at-risk, have disabilities, or have special needs and their families, professionals, and concerned citizens. Their mission is to ensure through collaboration that Floridians have full access to family-driven support, education, information, resources, and advocacy and to serve families of children with disabilities, ages birth through 26, who have the full range of disabilities described in section 602(3) of IDEA.
Florida Developmental Disability Council (FDDC)
http://www.fddc.org/
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council encourages and advocates opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities and their families, to enhance their quality of life within their communities. They will accomplish their mission by supporting innovative initiatives that demonstrate new approaches to enhance the independence, productivity, inclusion and self-determination of individuals with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life.
Florida Inclusion Network (FIN)
http://www.floridainclusionnetwork.com/
The Florida Inclusion Network provides learning opportunities, consultation, information and support to educators, families and community members; resulting in the inclusion of all students.
Florida's Voice on Mental Retardation
http://www.fvmr.org/
FVMR advocates for a full continuum of educational, medical, programmatic, recreational, residential, therapeutic, and vocational options based upon individual needs and choices
Governor Charlie Crist
This is the Governor's e-mail addres: Charlie.Crist@myflorida.com
Medicaid Waiver Service Providers
http://www.flddresources.org/html/provider_search.asp
Within this link you may find service providers enrolled in the Medicaid Waiver program in your area.
PODS Angels Support Foundation, Inc.
PODS Angels Support Foundation, Inc.
This link takes you to a Down Syndrome support group.
Social Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov/
Here you can find forms, publications, answers to frequently asked questions and more…
http://www.advocacycenter.org/
The Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization providing protection and advocacy services in the State of Florida. Their mission is to advance the dignity, equality, self-determination and expressed choices of individuals with disabilities.
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)
http://apd.myflorida.com/
The Primary Mission of the Agency is to Support Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Living, Learning and Working, in All Aspects of Community Life.
Breaking News
http://fccflorida.org/bknews/bknews.htm
Get the most updated information in the state of Florida.
www.ffddnews.com
This website is updated daily with news stories dealing with disability related issues around the world. It is sponsored by Floridians For the Future of the Developmentally Disabled.
Broward County School District
http://www.browardschools.com/
This link takes you to the home page of the Broward County School District.
Disability Resources
http://www.disabilityresources.org/FLORIDA.html
Find all types of resources by clicking on this link.
The Family Cafe
http://www.familycafe.net/
The Family Café, Inc., is a non-profit statewide organization, which was created to fulfill the need for information in Florida. The Family Cafe is proud to offer educational opportunities and information on meaningful topics for individuals with disabilities and their families in a family-centered environment. With this information individuals with disabilities will be able to make sensible and educated decisions regarding the services they receive.
Family Care State Council
Family Care Council
This link takes you to the home page of the State Family Care Council. This council was created by the state to monitor the activities of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. The council members are consumers or direct family members of persons with developmental disabilities appointed by the Governor.
Family Network on Disabilities (FND)
http://www.fndfl.org/
Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc. is a statewide network of families and individuals of all ages who may be at-risk, have disabilities, or have special needs and their families, professionals, and concerned citizens. Their mission is to ensure through collaboration that Floridians have full access to family-driven support, education, information, resources, and advocacy and to serve families of children with disabilities, ages birth through 26, who have the full range of disabilities described in section 602(3) of IDEA.
Florida Developmental Disability Council (FDDC)
http://www.fddc.org/
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council encourages and advocates opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities and their families, to enhance their quality of life within their communities. They will accomplish their mission by supporting innovative initiatives that demonstrate new approaches to enhance the independence, productivity, inclusion and self-determination of individuals with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life.
Florida Inclusion Network (FIN)
http://www.floridainclusionnetwork.com/
The Florida Inclusion Network provides learning opportunities, consultation, information and support to educators, families and community members; resulting in the inclusion of all students.
Florida's Voice on Mental Retardation
http://www.fvmr.org/
FVMR advocates for a full continuum of educational, medical, programmatic, recreational, residential, therapeutic, and vocational options based upon individual needs and choices
Governor Charlie Crist
This is the Governor's e-mail addres: Charlie.Crist@myflorida.com
Medicaid Waiver Service Providers
http://www.flddresources.org/html/provider_search.asp
Within this link you may find service providers enrolled in the Medicaid Waiver program in your area.
PODS Angels Support Foundation, Inc.
PODS Angels Support Foundation, Inc.
This link takes you to a Down Syndrome support group.
Social Security Administration
http://www.ssa.gov/
Here you can find forms, publications, answers to frequently asked questions and more…