Talking Books are books and magazines recorded for people who need to hear resources read to them. It is for people with a visual disability or a physical disability. Talking Books are played on special players provided free by the Library.
The Universal Service Fund oversees several programs including the Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program helps low-income houses pay for internet in their homes. Monthly discounts on service to those who qualify.
Take what you need, donate what you can! Our library food pantry is open for those in need. It is located just outside our building for 24/7 access.
We are a public library in Palm Harbor, Florida. Strengthening our community through inspiration, enrichment, and education. The East Lake Community Library (ELCL) aspires to be the center of information and discovery in the community. Through innovative programming, relevant collections and responsive services, its goals are to support lifelong learning and the joy of reading, and to provide cultural and recreational opportunities for residents of all ages.
This agency provides court advocacy for children who have been abused and involved in the court system. Teens that are aging out of the foster care system can learn about their options as well. See website for more information.
The Administration for Community Living or ACL for short. The group believes that services should be strong enough so individuals can be supported in their own home. Or other community-based settings. The group does not help people directly but has several programs to help connect them with services that do. These programs help older adults and people with disabilities. Helps them find supports and services that are needed to successfully live in their communities. Please call or visit the website for more information.
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The Administration for Community Living was created around an idea. The idea that older adults and people of all ages with disabilities should be able to live. Live where they choose. Live with the people they choose. And live with the ability to participate fully in their communities. The group advocates across the federal government for older adults and people with disabilities. They also advocate for their families and caregivers. ACL helps by funding services and support given mainly by networks of community-based organizations. Help is also given with investments in research.
Easterseals Camp Challenge's mission is to provide safe, fun, and fair recreational activities for children and adults with cognitive and physical disabilities in an outdoor environment.
Contact Camp Challenge at camp@fl.easterseals.com or 352.383.4711 for more information.
Feeding America is committed to creating a hunger free America. They are the largest domestic hunger relief organization in the country. It is made up of 200 food banks. As well as 60,000 food pantries and meal programs across the country. They want to advance change in the country by making sure equal access to nutritious food is available to all. Please call or visit the website for more information.