Community Resources

Residential Living
Recreation and Leisure
Community Advocacy
Florida Waivers
Community Resources

Accessibility

Adapting a Home for Disability Accessibility
FCIC-USF does not endorse, recommend, nor promote commercial services, but does share free resources provided by commercial entities, if such content is deemed of value and promotes inclusion of persons with I/DD.
Link: https://www.moneygeek.com/mortgage/resources/home-modification-for-disability/

Disability News

Disability is Natural
Description: A free newsletter that is a source for new ways of thinking about developmental disability, inclusive education, and people first language.
Link: https://www.disabilityisnatural.com/

Disability Scoop
Description: A free newsletter that focuses on daily coverage of important developmental disability news.
Link: https://www.disabilityscoop.com/

Inclusion Daily Express
Description: Inclusion Daily Express is a daily international disability rights news service. It provides disability advocates with the most up-to-date news, information and commentary about community inclusion, self-determination and social justice, in a way that saves time and is easy to use.
Link: http://www.inclusiondaily.com/

Employment Information and Programs

U.S. Department of Labor
Description: The U.S Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) is the only non-regulatory federal agency that promotes policies and coordinates with employers and all levels of government to increase workplace success for people with disabilities.
Link: https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/disability.htm

Financial Assistance

Financial Independence for Individuals with IDD
FCIC-USF does not endorse, recommend, nor promote commercial services, but does share free resources provided by commercial entities, if such content is deemed of value and promotes inclusion of persons with I/DD.
Link: https://www.moneygeek.com/credit-cards/resources/navigating-credit-and-debt-with-idd/

General Information and Services

Administration for Community Living
Description: The Administration for Community Living advocates for older adults, people with disabilities, and families and caregivers and funds services and supports for training, education, and research. ACL helps individuals with disabilities to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and provide resources to help them participate fully in their communities.
Link: https://www.acl.gov/programs

Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)
Description: Agency for Persons with Disabilities works alongside local communities and private providers to help people who have developmental disabilities and their families. APD also provides assistance in identifying the needs of people with developmental disabilities for supports and services.
Link: http://apd.myflorida.com/

APD Florida Navigator
Description: The APD Florida Navigator is an online tool designed to empower and inform individuals with developmental disabilities, caregivers, and professionals about specific State of Florida services.
Link: https://navigator.apd.myflorida.com/

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
Description: The Center for Autism & Related Disabilities at USF, a program of FCIC, is a community-based project that provides information and consultation to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities. CARD-USF offers training and assistance to families and professionals.
Link: http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu/

Driving With a Neurological Disability
FCIC-USF does not endorse, recommend, nor promote commercial services, but does share free resources provided by commercial entities, if such content is deemed of value and promotes inclusion of persons with I/DD.
Link: https://www.moneygeek.com/insurance/auto/resources/driving-with-a-neurological-disability/

Florida 2-1-1 Network
Description: 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services, including transportation options, health care services and other programs to help people with disabilities live independently.
Link: http://www.flairs.org/florida-2-1-1-network/

Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (FCIC)
Description: Through leadership in research and evaluation, theory, policy, capacity building, and practice, the FCIC is committed to developing a range of supports and services in the areas of Employment, Health, and Interdisciplinary Training.

Link: http://flfcic.fmhi.usf.edu/index.html

Guide To Cable Providers And Streaming Services For People With Disabilities
Description: This guide outlines cable, satellite, and streaming TV accessibility from the major media companies that provide these services.
Link: https://www.inmyarea.com/resources/guide-tv-streaming-people-with-disabilities

Housing

Homeownership Assistance: Florida
Description: This site provides a listing of Florida programs and resources that assist with homeownership.
Link: https://www.hud.gov/states/florida/homeownership/buyingprgms

ROOF (Residential Options of Florida)
Description: ROOF is dedicated to providing information on housing for people with developmental disabilities. The Housing Resources section of the website is designed to provide practical information and links to additional resources.
Link: https://flroof.org/housing-resources/

Medical Services & Resource

Children’s Medical Services (CMS)
Description: The Children’s Medical Services is a collection of programs for eligible children with special needs. Each of their programs and services are family-centered and designed to help children with a variety of conditions and needs.
Link: http://www.cms-kids.com/

Special Needs Trusts
Description: Special Needs Trusts (or “Supplemental Needs Trusts”) are trust instruments designed to preserve SSI, Medicaid and other public benefits for individuals with disabilities.
Link:http://www.floridamedicaid.com/index.php/special-needs-trust.html

Rights & Advocacy

Disability Rights Florida
Description: Disability Rights Florida is the statewide designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in the State of Florida. Its services are free and confidential.
Link:http://www.disabilityrightsflorida.org/

Family Care Council Florida
Description: The mission of the Family Care Council Florida is to educate and empower individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, partnering with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, to bring quality services to individuals with dignity and choice.
Link: http://www.fccflorida.org/

Florida Independent Living Council
Description: The Florida Independent Living Council advances civil rights of people with disabilities through advocating systematic change.
Link: https://www.floridasilc.org/

Lighting the Way to Guardianship and Other Decision-Making Alternatives
Description: This resource is designed to increase the knowledge of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families about Florida law pertaining to guardianship and guardianship alternatives.

Ragged Edge Online
Description: This is an online magazine with a focus on disability rights. Ragged Edge Online includes thousands of articles and also connect individuals with bloggers writing about disability.
Link:http://www.raggededgemagazine.com/