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A.F.I.R.E. an Advocacy and Parent Support Group serving the developmentally challenged citizens
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Advocacy and Guardianship Services
Advocare Trust Inc.
1501
N. Belcher Rd , Ste. 219 Clearwater, FL
33765 791-3972 Contact: Sue Schramek Executive Director e-mail; advocaretrustinc@verizon.net Advocare Trust was created by parents so that after their deaths there would always be someone to "care" for their child. Someone who will visit and monitor the care their child receives from all sources for the rest of their lives. The enrollment fee for life long services in 2008 is $51,000. These funds are placed in a restricted trust and the income and gains are utilized to fund the operating budget for the company. Advocare Trust Inc. can also become the "childs" legal Guardian and act as Trustee and administer Special Needs Trust set up for the benefit of the disabled individual.
Best Budies Inc. visit their Web site Best Buddies ® is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships and integrated employment. Founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant, international organization that has grown from one original chapter to more than 1,300 middle school, high school, and college campuses across the country and internationally.
Caring & Sharing Center for Independent Living visit their Web site
12552 Belcher Road S Largo, 33773 Phone (727) 577-0065 e-mail: cascil@casgil.org
The independent philosophy espouses the position that persons with disabilities, as well as society, benefit from living and functioning within the community as opposed to being maintained in an institutional setting.
Up with Downs of Pinellas visit their Web site
727-462-2274 PO Box 523 Largo, FL 33779 e-mail:
upwithdownsofpinellas@yahoo.comwyao.com
Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) visit their Web site
phone (813) 233-4318 1313 N. Tampa St. Suite 515 Tampa, FL 33602-3328 Contact: Carl Littlefield, Gloria Singleton Agency
for Persons with Disabilities local office 1201 102nd Ave. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33716 Contact: Cheryl Watermann
The APD works in partnership with local communities and private providers to assist people who have developmental disabilities and their families. APD also provides assistance in identifying the needs of people with developmental disabilities for supports and services.
Family Care Council visit their Web site 2816 Edenwood St. Clearwater, FL 33759 727-797-1549 (home) Local chapter: Beverley DeStories e-mail:
destoriesb@msn.com
The mission of the Family Care Council Florida is to advocate, educate, and empower individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, partnering with the Agency, to bring quality services to individuals for dignity and choice. The
Agency reviews
the effectiveness of the Developmental Disabilities Programs and make recommendations with respect
to implementation. Advise
the Developmental Disabilities Program administrators on the community and
family support systems in their area. Meet
and share
information.
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council visit their Web site 124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203 The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) is a non-profit organization funded through federal assistance from the Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Developmental Disabilities. The Council accomplishes its mission by supporting innovative initiatives that demonstrate new approaches to enhance the independence, productivity, inclusion and self-determination of individuals with developmental disabilities in all facets of community life.
Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc. State Office: 2735 Whitney Road,
Clearwater, FL 33760 Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc. is a statewide network of families and individuals of all ages who may be at-risk, have disabilities, or have special needs and their families, professionals, and concerned citizens. Their mission is to ensure through collaboration that Floridians have full access to family-driven support, education, information, resources, and advocacy and to serve families of children with disabilities, ages birth through 26, who have the full range of disabilities described in section 602(3) of IDEA.
Stand
-- STatewide Advocacy Network on Disaabilities
STAND
is a non-profit organization based in Florida. Their vision is that
individuals with disabilities will progress unimpeded toward their full
potential, realizing their educational and life goals. Securing rights and
responsibilities under the law guarantees opportunity and freedom to maximize
abilities, thereby promoting lifelong achievers.
Parents Planning Programs for the Developmentally Disabled in
Flo 356 Las Olas Drive Melbourne Beach, FL
32951 e-mail pppflorida@cfl.rr.com Parents Planning Programs is an organization
formed by parents seeking to prepare for the future of their loved ones who have
developmental disabilities.
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