This program provides assistive technology. It offers a range of services. These are for people with disabilities. It is also for their families. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Services:
• Device Demonstrations
• Device Reuse & Reutilization
• Financial Loans
• Information & Assistance
• Public Awareness & Training
• Short-term Device Loans

The Florida Division of Blind Services helps the blind and visually-impaired. This group helps them have as much independence as possible. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Toll Free: 1.800.500.6412

Programs and Services:

The state offers health insurance for children. From birth through age 18. It is free to apply. Enrollment is year-round. Each child is matched with the best fit of four Florida KidCare programs. Cost options include free, subsidized, and full-pay. These options are based on family income. And size of the household. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This office offers a variety of legal services. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Projects/Services:

• Children's Advocacy
• Connecting Kids to Coverage
• Domestic Violence Hotline
• Economic Opportunity
• Eviction Prevention
• Fair and Affordable Housing
• Florida Institutional Legal Services Project
• Immigrant & Migrant Rights Project

This group gives free legal services. They can also help seniors and veterans in Florida who do not live in the Tampa Bay area. They cannot help with criminal, traffic, or personal injury issues. Interpreters are available. Please call their Legal Aid Line at 800.625.2257. Or visit their website to learn more and for all locations.

Applicants can get help with:

FTRI provides specialized telephone equipment and ring signaling devices. The equipment is loaned to qualified, permanent Florida residents for as long as needed. These devices are loaned at no charge. Please call or visit the website for locations and more information.

Voice: 800.222.3448
TTY: 888.447.5620
VP: 850.270.2641

Advocacy services, support groups, and crisis intervention available for relative caregivers who have taken on the role of parent to their child, rather than placing them in the welfare system.
*For more information, please call Manatee Children's Services at 941-345-1200 or GAP Warmline at 941-756-8197.

This group offers health and fitness programs for athletes who have intellectual disabilities. They help to make sure their health needs are being met. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

Programs Include:

Healthy Families Manatee is a free program that gives families useful information on parenting and child development. They offer tools to make parenting easier.

What can Healthy Families do for you and your family?
A family support worker will visit you in your home to:

• Check to see if your child is developing as expected
• Connect you to other community services your family may need
• Help you learn healthy ways of dealing with everyday stress
• Offer you encouragement
• Provide information on your child's growth and development
• Teach you positive parenting skills

Please call to see if you are eligible for services.