DCF, ACCESS Florida, Gadsden/Liberty/Jackson/Calhoun

*DCF, ACCESS Florida is a system for persons/families with low-incomes to apply for public assistance benefits *Benefits available for persons meeting eligibility guidelines: *Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps/EBT) *Temporary cash assistance (TCA, TANF), *Medicaid insurance for health care *Medicaid Share of Cost (aka Medically Needy) for medical bill assistance to low-income individuals and families not qualifying for Medicaid, but unable to pay medical bills; recipients required to pay a portion of medical bills each month before financial assistance available *Applications for children determined not eligible for Medicaid will be referred electronically to Florida KidCare *Adults who are former foster youth may be eligible for Medicaid under ACA up to age 26 *THREE WAYS TO APPLY: 1.

Services: Food Stamps/SNAP, Health Insurance/Dental Coverage, Medicaid, TANF

DCF, ACCESS Florida, Leon/Gadsden/Jefferson/Wakulla/Franklin Counties

*Office located at 2810 Sharer Rd, Unit 25, 32312 *Serves persons from Leon, Wakulla, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Franklin Counties *DCF, ACCESS Florida is a system for persons/families with low-incomes to apply for public assistance benefits *Benefits available for persons meeting eligibility guidelines: *Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps/EBT) *Temporary cash assistance (TCA, TANF), *Medicaid insurance for health care *Medicaid Share of Cost (aka Medically Needy) for medical bill assistance to low-income individuals and families not qualifying for Medicaid, but unable to pay medical bills; recipients required to pay a portion of medical bills each month before financial assistance available *Applications for children determined not eligible for Medicaid will be referred electronically to Florida KidCare *Adults who are former foster youth may be eligible for Medicaid under ACA up to age 26 *THREE WAYS TO APPLY: 1.

Services: Food Stamps/SNAP, Health Insurance/Dental Coverage, Medicaid, TANF

Disability Rights Florida

*Statewide designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in the State of Florida *Information and referrals *Investigates complaints of abuse, neglect and rights violations *Negotiation and mediation support *Equal access to public and private venues *Does not cover anything that is not DIRECTLY RELATED to an individual's disability *Helps with assistive technology *Call or go on line for intake *Serves the entire state of Florida

Services: Advocacy, Assistive Technology Equipment, Consumer Complaints, Disability Rights Groups, Representative Payee Services, Specialized Information and Referral

DOE, AAA Scholarships

*Provides private school scholarships for children in Kindergarten through 12th grade whose needs are not being met by their current school situation *Children who meet income guidelines either with or without special needs/disabilities may potentially qualify *Income guidelines are significantly higher than most subsidized programs *For the 2022/2023 School Year *In addition to tuition, may include funds for books, tutoring and/or therapy *Exceptions to the income guidelines include military dependents as well as children in foster or out of home care (children in those situations may have higher family incomes) *Typically applications are available on the website in March for the following school year; applications Must be completed by the stated deadline on website, no exceptions *Telephone support available to assist with application process and questions

Services: School Placement Services, Special Education, Student Disability Services, Student Financial Aid

DOE, BEESS Resource & Information Center

*Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS) *Information for exceptional student education: early intervention, student services, behavior management, juvenile justice education and other alternative programs *Call or see website: www.

Services: Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Special Education

DOE, Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Svcs

*Over two million books and magazines in Braille and in digital format available for loan *Digital format for persons unable to read, hold a book, or are dyslexic *Reading materials sent to and from customers via postage-free mail; services provided at no charge *Materials in Spanish available *Alternate method available through Audible Reading Download (BARD) *Call or apply on-line and place requests electronically

Services: Library Services, Visual/Reading Aids

DOE, Division of Blind Services, District 2

*Services to blind or visually impaired persons, or those with an illness which could cause blindness; some based on economic need *Children birth to 5: parent education, counseling, mobility training, social, sensory and cognitive development *School age children: family counseling, case management, educational experience and information *Youth at least 14: school to work programs involving daily living skills, self advocacy, work experience, and assistive technology *Adults (18-65): rehabilitation, counseling, medical eye assistance, vocational rehabilitation and job placement *Seniors (65+): non-vocational rehabilitation, counseling and daily living skills training *Braille and Talking Book Library services and referrals to community services for all ages

Services: Assistive Technology Information, Case/Care Management, Eye Care, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Vocational Rehabilitation

DOE, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Area 1

*Serves persons with physical or mental disabilities that interfere with their ability to work by preparing clients for employment offering: medical, psychological and work evaluation assessment; follow-up and assistance with accommodations; counseling, guidance, career planning, job coaching, and assistive technology; limited on-the-job training *Offers financial post secondary education at colleges, universities, technical and vocational schools *Can provide referrals to vocational rehabilitation offices anywhere in Florida

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs, Health/Disability Related Counseling, Student Financial Aid, Vocational Rehabilitation

DOE, Florida Virtual Campus

*Support for distance learners and institutions offering public post-secondary online courses and degrees in Florida *Online academic advising services to help students identify requirements of chosen degree *Variety of tools used by staff at college and university libraries to provide services to students and faculties *Online access to library holdings of all Florida public colleges and universities, including electronic resources: full-text journals, databases, and eBooks *Support and training for college and university students and staff using the services of FLVC *Can be reached by phone, or by chat or email through the website

Services: College/University Entrance Support, Distance Education, Student Counseling Services

Down Syndrome Association of Tallahassee (DSAT)

*Serving North Florida and South Georgia to provide information, education, support and resources to families who have children with Down Syndrome *Gives financial support to families with cost of speech, physical, occupational and music therapy through scholarships to families for tutoring, education, mentoring, recreational and medical purposes including assessment and planning *Member outreach including workshops, social gatherings, an online lending library, a newsletter, an annual calendar, emergency assistance, “Tribe Time” mothers’ group; and Down Syndrome Buddy Walk

Services: Health Care Referrals, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Medical Care Expense Assistance, Medical Information Services, Special Education Plan Development