This group is known as FTRI for short. It is a statewide, nonprofit organization. They run a distribution program for specialized telecommunication equipment. This equipment is for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Those who are deaf/blind or speech disabled are also eligible. This group is also responsible for education and the promotion of the Florida Relay Service. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The ACLU can assist if your rights have been violated. The ACLU of Florida defends the rights and freedoms that are guaranteed by the Constitution.
The Eldercare Locator helps older people and their caregivers find helpful resources in their area. It’s a free service from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Please call or check the website to learn more.
Email: eldercarelocator@USAging.org
The (FDOT) has a group called the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. They help those who need to get good and affordable transportation. This service is available in all 67 counties. To use it, you need to meet certain requirements. For more information visit their website.
Office Location:
3185 S Blair Stone Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301
This agency has behavioral services for at-risk children. The safety of children is the highest importance. They have foster care and child welfare programs. They have an adoption program. They do counseling and case management.
Camelot Community Care's mission is to develop and provide services which enable children and families to realize their own potential.
Please see the website for all services.
The goal of this agency is to advance the dignity, equality and expressed choices of those with disabilities. They provide protection and advocacy services in the state of Florida.
Please see the website for all services.
https://disabilityrightsflorida.org/about/about_us
This agency offers the (VPK) Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This program is for Florida children who are four years old. Offers services for students with special needs as well. Please call or visit the website for more information.
The Division of Early Learning is called DEL for short. It is a division of the Florida Department of Education. This division works to provide early learning services for children.
Programs Include:
Child Find helps find young children who might qualify for help under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Please call or check the website to learn more.
Child Find provides:
Diagnostic screening
Placement coordination
Training
Support to parents
The Emergency Home Energy Assistance for the Elderly Program is known as EHEAP for short. It is offered by the Department of Elder Affairs which helps low-income households with at least one person age 60 and older. The help is for emergency energy related costs during the year. The payments are made directly to the vendor. Or by a two-party check to the vendor and client. Please call or visit the website to learn more.