This program helps women who have previously worked in the home for no pay to get new job skills and find full-time employment. Each women will get a Career Coach who will help set up an individualized plan of action. Clients will learn life, computer and employability skills. They will get job counseling and be able to attend career workshops. All of the Displaced Homemaker Program services are free of charge. Please see the website for more information.

Program Components Include:

• Applications
• Assertive communication skills and problem solving
• Basic computer skills
• Goal setting
• Interview techniques
• Job search plans
• Resume development
• Self esteem building
• Stress management
• Time management

The Florida Division of Blind Services is a part of the Department of Education. They offer braille and talking books. They also offer downloadable books. These are for the visually impaired. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 800.342.1828

This school district offers online learning for K-12 students. It is offered by MyDistrict Virtual School. This virtual education program offers a personalized, flexible learning environment that may be the right choice for students who prefer to learn at home. Students remain enrolled in the school district, but must meet certain requirements. Please check the website for new classes. Call for more information.

Virtual schools is good for students who:

• are parents
• have a job
• have medical issues
• prefer to learn at home
• travel

This group is a charity organization. It is dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. The group funds healthy eating programs and scientific research. It also promotes access to care.