Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches offers residential care to children in need. It runs several child-care campuses throughout the state. Please call or visit the website to learn more.
This is a federal program that lowers the cost of phone and internet service. Low-income households can apply for a monthly discount up to $9.25. Call or visit the website to learn more information.
Get information and help about SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits.
Ticket to Work Program
For more information: website
WHO SHOULD I CONTACT?
Center for Independent Living of the Keys a SSA WIPA project is here to help at: office (305) 453 3491, fax (305) 453 3488. Serving South Florida: West Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Counties. website
Medicare and Medicaid and other Health insurance navigation and counseling: benefits explanation, compare/enroll plans, appeals, billing/claims, Partnership with AFA/SHINE program. Call or go to website.
Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) is a program run by the Social Security Administration (SSA). It helps people who are 14-65 years old and receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits transition to work. It offers information about benefits and work incentives. It helps these individuals avoid problems including overpayments, loss of benefits, and financial hardship.
The Center for Independent Living of the Keys (CIL of the Keys) is an SSA WIPA project. It serves several counties in the South Florida region.
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.
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.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Florida Department of Education provides Transition Youth. This program helps people who have disabilities get, or keep a job, after exiting high school. Please call or visit website for more information.
Additional Location:
2796 Overseas Hwy., Suite 212
Marathon, FL 33050
Phone: 305.289.6174 or 305.453.1271
This group helps people with Autism and similar challenges. They provide free advice, resources, and support for schools. They also assist families and caregivers. Services are available at home or school. Please call 1-800-9-AUTISM ext. 1 or visit their website to learn more details.
Other Locations:
Nova Satellite Office
3301 College Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33314
CARD-UM has resources for families with autistic members. They also have a program for businesses who would like to hire those with autism spectrum disorders. They have training for businesses who serve customers who have autism. Many resources are available to clients.