This page will assist you in finding additional information related to several programs and services for persons with disabilities. Each of these web-sites offer links to articles of interest, describe new and innovative approaches in quality of care and many also offer training opportunities.

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	Florida Developmental Disabilities Resources A The goal of this site is to provide reliable and accessible information to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to make informed, efficient, and effective service delivery decisions. www.flddresources.org
	The Family Cafe A non-profit statewide organization that plans an annual conference for families and self-advocates. This year's conference is May 2nd—May 4th. www.familycafe.net
	Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities A non-profit organization providing protection and advocacy services in the state of Florida. www.advocacycenter.org
	Family Caregiver Alliance Community based non profit organization offers support services for caregivers of adults with AD, stroke, traumatic brain injury and other cognitive disorders. This site also offers information in spanish. www.caregiver.org
	Eldercare Locator National directory assistance service helping older persons and caregivers locate local support and resources. www.eldercare.gov
	Supported Employment in Florida Provides links with Federal and State web sites for information related to supported employment and community-based employment for people with disabilities. www.flse.net
	Florida Statewide Advocacy Council The Statewide Advocacy Council is the appellate body for the Local Advocacy Council.The Statewide and Local Advocacy Councils (hereinafter referred to as SAC and LAC) system is a individual protection mechanism for people receiving services from state agencies in Florida. www.floridasac.org/

	Florida Association of Support Coordinators This site includes resources to support the needs of peoplewith disabilities and Support Coordination issues. www.fl-fasc.com
	Family Care Council Florida This site includes resources to support the advocacy, education and empowerment of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. www.fccflorida.org
	The ARC of the United States This site includes "A Family Handbook, Future Planning" and Fact Sheets on the importance of Medicaid. www.thearc.org/index.htm#
	Yes I Can! Foundation for Exceptional Children The Foundation for Exceptional Children is a national organization that strives to enhance the lives of children and youth with disabilities. This site offers information and articles about programs for children throughout the country. www.yesican.org/
	The Council on Quality and Leadership The Council on Quality and Leadership is at the forefront of the movement to create opportunities for people to lead the lives they choose and to improve the quality of services and supports for people with disabilities and mental illness. http://www.thecouncil.org/
	Florida Developmental Disability Council (FDDC) The FDDC guides development and administration of services for people with developmental disabilities by planning and funding research, innovations, and programs to improve the quality of their lives. http://www.fddc.org
	Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits nearly 17,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States. An independent, not-for-profit organization, JCAHO is the nation's predominant standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. Since 1951, JCAHO has developed state-of-the-art, professionally based standards and evaluated the compliance of health care organizations against these benchmarks. http://www.jcaho.org
	The Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (Florida ARF) Community agency group whose goal is making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities. http://www.floridaarf.org/

	MyFlorida.com (link to developmental disabilities program) Provides a link to the Developmental Disabilities program which includes numerous updates to policy and procedures related to medicaid waiver services provided in Florida. http://apd.myflorida.com/
	Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) This site describes the Florida Medicaid program. It includes policies, procedures, updates and access to the Developmental Services Home & Community Based Waiver Handbook. www.fdhc.state.fl.us
	Economic Self Sufficiency State office providing assistance to eligible families through food stamps, Medicaid and other financial assistance. www.dcf.state.fl.us/ess/