This organization is called CIL for short. It is a nonprofit. The agency is one of over 400 CIL in the country. It provides support to people with disabilities. This is so they can live with the most amount of independence possible. The support is in the form of advocacy, resources, and information.
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.
This group is a nonprofit. It is for people who have a major problem with drugs. The group offers recovery from addiction. This is done through a 12-step program.
This program offers legal help to immigrant communities. Its goal is to keep families together. Call or visit the website to learn more.
Healthy Families is a support program for expectant parents and parents of newborns that need help. Parents can learn how to create a safe and stable life for their children. Help takes place in the home as needed. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Programs help with:
Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (SEDNET) is the name of a group. It is a group of people that help students. They help students that need help with feelings. They also help students learn how to act. This helps them behave well and get along in school. These services give support to students and their families. They teach good behavior. Please call or go to website.