Are you blessed to know a person with a developmental or intellectual disability like Down’s syndrome, cerebral palsy or autism in Ocala, Florida or around the world? They truly are special people and deserve special treatment. We hope these links, resources and special needs information will help you learn more about the special people in your life.
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Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Information on Services available in Florida as well as Medicaid Waiver info.
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Alzheimer’s Association
The North Central Florida Division of the Alzheimer’s Association
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Autism Society of America
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Brain Injury Recovery Services
Site dedicated to organizations in all 50 states who assist with brain injury needs
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Delmarva (Florida Quality Assurance)
Florida’s statewide regulatory agency that works in partnership with the State of Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD).
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Developmental Disabilities Council of Florida
The mission of the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc., is to advocate and promote meaningful participation in all aspects of life for Floridians with developmental disabilities.
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Disability Help and Benefits
Follow this link to the U.S. government Web site for disabled individuals to find needed benefits.
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Early Intervention Specific sites:
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Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, Florida
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Family Network on Disabilities in Florida
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.
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Florida Association of Rehabilitative Facilities
Our partner group that represents Community Human Service Provider Agencies making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities across the sunshine state.
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Floridians for the Future of the Developmentally Disabled
FFDD was created to collectively strengthen the voice of the Developmentally Disabled and to help elect public officials who are committed to advancing legislation that benefits this special population.
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Medicare Solutions
Disability Resource Guide including: Disability Rights, Government Resources, Disability Employment and other resources for both physical and mental disabilities
- National Council on Disability
Presidential council appointed by the President of the United States to provide policies, programs, practices and more to Congress and the President
Questions and answers by the Social Security Administration for Insurance Coverage
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United Way of Marion County
ARC Marion not only receives funding from United Way, but our employees, partners and board members all actively participate in giving campaigns to United Way.
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U.S. Census Data
Check your local area’s demographics for person’s with disabilities
*This site is strictly for informational purposes only. Though ARC is a partner with several of these organizations, listing or linking of organizations or ideas does not constitute endorsement or participation.
