INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Independent Living is defined as having control over one's life and participating fully and productively in society. Independent Living Coaches provide training and assistance to support individuals with disabilities to establish, live in and maintain a household of their choosing in the community

Below you will find resources about independent living for people with disabilities.

AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (APD) http://apd.myflorida.comThe is a state program that assists people who have developmental disabilities and their families. It also provides assistance to identify the needs of people with developmental disabilities and funding to purchase supports and services.

THE INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTER FOR NE FLORIDA http://www.cilj.com/
Anything a person with a disability would need to know about living independently in their community.

ADAPT
http://www.adapt.org/
This is an advocacy website for people with disabilities who are living or dream of living independently.

FLORIDA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL http://www.fddc.org/The Council was established to help plan individual and family-centered supports for those with disabilities in Florida. They also guide the development and administration of services for people with developmental disabilities by planning and funding research, innovations, and programs.

FAAST.org FAAST envisions a seamless supportive partnership between Florida business and government to provide assistive technology products and services which will enable persons with disabilities to participate in independent living, education, work and recreation from birth to death.