Ability1st, Center for Independent Living of North FL

*Core services for persons with disabilities including independent living skills training, information and referral to other relevant organizations, and peer support including a weekly mental health support group *Durable medical equipment loans such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs and disposable medical supplies (incontinence products) for low income persons with disabilities; special funding available for the purchase of equipment for those living with paralysis, there may be a wait list depending on the type of equipment needed *Home Modification Program provides home improvements necessary to eliminate health, safety and architectural barriers including wheelchair ramp construction, halfsteps, handrails, widening doorways and replacing a bathtub with a walk-in shower *FTRI Amplified Phones (free) for persons with hearing or speech loss; beginning and intermediate American Sign Language classes open to any adult in the community *Youth Transition: High School High Tech (HSHT) gives youth ages 14-22 with all types of disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs or post-secondary education leading to technology-related careers; open to youth from Leon, Gadsden or Wakulla counties, activities include career counseling and workshops, industry and campus tours, summer internships, and community service projects *Assistance in applying for social security benefits for persons with dual diagnosis (mental health and/or substance abuse disabilities)

Services: ADA Implementation Assistance, Daily Living Aids, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Mobility Aids, Prosthetic Devices, Youth Employment Programs

Advanced Driving Systems (ADS)

*Specializes in customized vehicles for persons with disabilities through contracts with the State or direct orders *May be able to build, convert or order equipment to allow disabled individuals to drive a mechanical vehicle such as a van *Lifts for loading wheelchairs, small steering device/brakes for those with limitations in the use of legs or arms, reclining lift chairs, power chairs and 3 or 4 wheel scooters are available

Services: Daily Living Aids, Mobility Aids

FL Cares

*Not for profit who builds ramps, half steps, grab bars, and other accessibility home adaptations for older adults or persons with disabilities to create or improve access to their homes *Uses a sliding scale to determine if the client holds any payment responsibility, but will not let financial issues bar the way for those in need *Funded by churches, agencies and community groups

Services: Daily Living Aids, Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services, Mobility Aids

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology, Inc

*Promotes access, information, funding sources and demonstrations for assistive technology devices along with services for Florida residents with disabilities, their family members, caregivers, providers and agencies (including device demonstrations, skills training, information and assistance) *For qualifying persons, offers device loan and financial loan programs; exchange, reutilization, refurbishing and recycling of equipment *Searchable online classifieds for assistive technology on website *Regional Demonstration Centers available in Pensacola, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, Miami, Winter Park, Land O' Lakes, Ft.

Services: Assistive Technology Equipment Repair, Assistive Technology Information, Daily Living Aids, Mobility Aids

Florida Dept of Health, Brain & Spinal Cord Injury Registry

*Provides eligible Florida residents who sustain a traumatic brain or spinal cord injury the opportunity to obtain the necessary services that will optimize their level of functioning *Case management, rehabilitation, transitional living, assistive technology, mobility aids, daily living aids, home and vehicle modifications, nursing home transition facilitation, long-term supports and resource referral services for those with or affected by brain or spinal cord injuries *Florida Statutes requires that all hospitals, attending physicians, public, private, or social agencies refer all new traumatic moderate-to-severe brain or spinal cord injuries to the Central Registry, anyone who was not referred by a medical professional may self refer by calling into the Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Program's (BSCIP) Central Registry toll free number or faxing in to the central registry using the form found on the website at http://www.

Services: Brain Injury Assessment, Condition Specific Rehabilitation Services, Daily Living Aids, Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services, Mobility Aids, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy

Semper Fi Fund

*Provides immediate financial assistance to wounded, critically ill and injured members of all branches of service and their families *Connects wounded, critically ill and injured service members and their families to community resources *Provides education and career transition assistance *Service member and Family Support Program that addresses unique needs in order to improve the lives of wounded veterans *Connects injured service members and families to resources that provide adaptive housing, adaptive transportation, and specialized equipment *Veteran 2 Veteran (V2V) Mentorship Program *Recreational sports provided to encourage injured service members to remain as active as possible *Business Office is on Camp Pendleton

Services: Daily Living Aids, Mentoring Programs, Mobility Aids, Recreational Activities/Sports, Veteran Benefits Assistance

Sunrise Community, Inc.

COVID-19 Update 06/30/2020 - Day programs are closed indefinitely, call for information on reopening plans *Non-profit advancing independence of people with developmental disabilities by obtaining services available to them *LIFELINKS - three adult day care programs that emphasize the development of work and daily living skills *Residential services at Intermediate Care Facilities (ICFs) - currently full, but expecting to open new homes and take new clients in fall of 2020 *Behavior analysis and counseling

Services: Adult Day Programs, Daily Living Aids, Home/Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs, Independent Living Skills Instruction, Older Adult/Disability Related Supportive Housing, Volunteer Opportunities