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Florida Telecommunications Relay Inc.
This group is known as FTRI for short. It is a statewide, nonprofit organization. They run a distribution program for specialized telecommunication equipment. This equipment is for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Those who are deaf/blind or speech disabled are also eligible. This group is also responsible for education and the promotion of the Florida Relay Service. Please call or visit the website for more information.
Pet Owner Assistance - Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society has an online list to help pet owners in need. A state-by-state list of other helpful organizations is also provided. Pet food and helping with spay/neuter needs are among areas of help for pet owners. They also have advice for what to do if your pet needs emergency care and you cannot afford a vet.
Click HERE for resources to help care for your pet.
Click HERE for assistance with affording your pet.
Click HERE for help finding your pet a new home.
Please see the website for more details.
Click HERE for resources to help care for your pet.
Click HERE for assistance with affording your pet.
Click HERE for help finding your pet a new home.
Please see the website for more details.
Please see the website for more details.
Central Chapter American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
This is a volunteer chapter of the ACLU of Florida. They can help if your civil rights have been violated. Please keep in mind that they do not provide legal services. They do not do in-person meetings. They do not do walk-ins. Please go to the website to learn more or to file a complaint.
Eldercare Locator- Administration for Community Living
The Eldercare Locator helps older people and their caregivers find helpful resources in their area. It’s a free service from the U.S. Administration on Aging. Please call or check the website to learn more.
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Support Services
Housing
Elder Rights
Health
Insurance and Benefits
Transportation
Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged-Florida Department of Transportation
The (FDOT) has a group called the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. They help those who need to get good and affordable transportation. This service is available in all 67 counties. To use it, you need to meet certain requirements. For more information visit their website.
Office Location:
3185 S Blair Stone Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Make-A-Wish Foundation: Central and Northern Florida
This group is a nonprofit. They grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. They serve 45 counties in Central and North Florida.
Toll Free: 888.874.9474
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten - Division of Early Learning
This agency offers the (VPK) Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This program is for Florida children who are four years old. It helps make sure children are ready fo school. They offer services for students with special needs as well. Please call or click HERE to go to the website to learn more.
Division of Early Learning
The Division of Early Learning is called DEL for short. It is a division of the Florida Department of Education. This division works to provide early learning services for children.
Programs Include:
- Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R)
- School Readiness (SR)
- Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Child Find Services-Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System
Child Find helps find young children who might qualify for help under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). Please call or check the website to learn more.
Child Find provides:
Diagnostic screening
Placement coordination
Training
Support to parents