Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf-Blind Services - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

VR offers programs for adults. These programs helps those eligible to find and keep a better job. Eligible individuals include those who are deaf or hard of hearing. It also includes those who are deafblind. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services Include:

  • Addressing hearing loss in the workplace
  • Guidance & Counseling - Coping with hearing loss
  • Interpreting services for job interviews
  • Training on how to communicate with those who are deaf

Work Incentives and Assistance Program (WIPA) - Center for Independent Living of the Keys

CIL of the Keys is a SSA WIPA project. WIPA stands for Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Program. It helps people with disabilities get and use accurate information. This is so they can make a successful transition to work. Clients are aged 14 to 65. They must be getting either SSDI or SSI benefits. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Advocacy/Independent Living/Assistive devices

This group helps disabled people get services that follow the ADA. The ADA is a law. ADA means Americans with Disabilities Act.
Advocacy means to help or to speak up for another person. You can learn how to advocate (or speak up for yourself) and be independent.

•Provided for free: Loan out wheelchairs, shower chairs, walkers with wheels, computer equipment and other medical equipment.

For more information please call or go to the website.

Center for Independent Living of the Keys, Keys Advocacy Center

Advocacy services:
• Assisting with Social Security issues: appeals, reconsiderations, reports, overpayments, reinstatements.
• Apply for SSA disability income: Orientation in how to apply for SSA disability, initial application, appeals and reconsiderations.
• Help understanding Medicare and Medicaid and Other Health insurance: benefits explanation, plan comparison/enrollment, appeals, billing/claims, Partnership with AFA/SHINE program.
• Help applying for SNAP, and other state benefits. Partnership with DCF.
• Hurricane Preparedness: during hurricane season.

Family Self-Sufficiency Program - Northeast Florida Community Action Agency

This agency runs the Family Self-Sufficiency Program. They will work with you to create a specified case plan to help with your family's needs. They can assist you with barriers like employment and education. With their help you can earn your GED and learn ways to make more money. They can also help you to apply for vocational training for jobs. The program will assist you with transportation and child care. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

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