Recently, a mom who follows along with our project sent some autism resources for us to share with you. Check them out. If you have any recommended resources, let us know!
Are you worried about losing benefit payments?
Two type of benefits that people with disabilities may receive are Supplemental Security Income (called SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (called SSDI). Both programs have rules that let you try working without worrying about losing your benefit payments. There are a lot of resources to help you figure out what benefits you may still need once you are working. It is important that you talk to someone that can get to know you and your individual situation. Below are important resources.
What You Need to Know About Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) When You Turn 18 [PDF]
Work Incentives – General Information
Disability Benefits 101
Answers to your questions about Florida services for people with disabilities
The Family Café is happy to share their Questions & Answers Book! The book provides answers to some of the most common questions asked by individuals and their families at the 2019 Family Cafe. Visit www.familycafe.net to learn more about their projects and activities.
Presentation | FAAST: Helping people with disabilities access assistive technology
Assistive technology (AT) is any item or piece of equipment that helps increase function. Most people think about wheelchairs, hearing aids, and screen readers, but there is so much more!
In some cases, AT may not be covered by insurance or government-funded supports. So where do you get AT devices in Florida? Luckily, the Florida Alliance for Assistive Technology (FAAST) is there to help. They have initiatives and programs that connect job seekers with the resources they need to thrive at home and at work.
In April 2018, the deputy director of FAAST, Eric Reed, presented to the EFF Grassroots Group. He gave an overview of FAAST and shared details about programs and initiatives, including device demonstrations, trainings, and the New Horizons Loan Program.
Watch Mr. Reed’s presentation recording to learn more about FAAST’s programs and how they can help people with disabilities.
You can also visit the FAAST website or contact Mr. Reed at ereed@faastinc.org. Also, connect with FAAST on Facebook and Twitter.
Resources: Getting to Your Job
We put together a list of helpful materials that can help you develop a plan for transportation and learn more about how to get where you want to go. Use the links to get more information.
Disability Rights Florida
Disability Rights Florida is an organization that protects and advocates for individuals with disabilities. Check out their webpage on transportation.
Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
This group helps make sure that everyone in Florida can get low-cost, high-quality transportation. Click here to go to their website.
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
The FDDC wrote a paper about transportation that you can read here. If you need help understanding it, ask a friend, family member, or support staff.
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