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POPIN - FND Family Network On Disabilities
This group provides support to parents of children with disabilities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Its information hub can help them:
- Prepare their child for school
- Connect with other parents
- Find local and national resources
- Advocate for their child
- Plan for emergencies
- And more
Family Network On Disabilities
This is a support group for the parents of children who have disabilities. They offer many free services and programs to help families feel more united and empowered. There is also aid for people who work with children with disabilities. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Center for Independent Living - Gainesville
The Center for Independent Living is operated by people with disabilities. Their services improve the quality of life for their clients. Their goal is to increase everyone's level of personal independence. Services are provided at no cost. Please see the website for more info.
Services include:
- ADA Paratransit Screenings - Alachua, Marion & Hernando
- Employment Services & Solutions
- Equipment Loan Closet
- High School/High Tech Program
- Nursing Home Transition Program
- Sign Language Interpreting
- Specialized Telecommunications Equipment
- Travel Training
- Wheelchair Ramps
Emergency Transportation - CAIR Flight
This is a community service of volunteer pilots. They fly sick people for treatment when they live far away. It is not an ambulance, it is a free transport service. Please go to website.
Healthcare Services - Ayers Health & Rehabilitation Center
This is a 24 hour rehab and nursing care center. Please call 352.463.7101 or visit the website.
Services:
- Long and short-term rehab care
- Inpatient and outpatient services
- Stroke Rehab
- Memory care
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Dietary services
Ayers Health & Rehabilitation Center
This Center provides therapy services to residents in four counties. They can get long or short-term rehab care. They can get inpatient or outpatient services. They can also get skilled nursing care. Many short term patients continue their therapy on an outpatient basis. Licensed therapists work with you to improve your level of function. Please call for more information.
Services include:
- Aromatherapy
- Beauty Salon
- Dining
- Inpatient Therapy
- Long or Short-Term Rehabilitation Care
- Long or Short-Term Skilled Nursing Care
- Occupational Therapy
- Outpatient Therapy
- Pet Therapy
- Physical Therapy
- Social Activities
- Speech Therapy
- Wii Therapy
- Wound Care
AgingCare
AgingCare is a senior housing and care marketing and information service. It provides resources and personalized assistance in finding senior housing and care. The website helps families find options based on needs and preferences. It helps them make informed decisions involving the care of their loved ones.
Refugee Services - Department of Children and Families
This group helps refugees adapt to their new homes. They can help you to find job training. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include:
Substance Abuse and Mental Health - Department of Children and Families
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) offers services and care for adults and children. This program is for people with serious mental health conditions and addiction. They have options for mental health care and treatments. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
Services Include: