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Resources
Projects of the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council have produced an array of materials on topics ranging from inclusive early education to supported living and employment programs. To meet the needs of diverse audiences, these resources are available in a variety of formats and media, including pamphlets, newsletters, resource guides, handbooks, training manuals, research reports, public education materials, audiotapes, and videotapes. Many are available in Spanish and alternate formats.
A videotape presentation about the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council is also available to anyone interested in learning more about the Council's work.
The following list includes the Council's newest or most requested products. Resources may be downloaded, if available, or directly requested.
Publicaciones, Videos y Otros Recursos
Los proyectos del Concilio de Invalideces de Desarrollo han producido una serie de materiales de temas como la Educación Temprana Inclusiva, Programas de Apoyo para Vivir Independientemente y los Programas de Empleo. Estos recursos están disponibles en una variedad de formatos y medios de comunicación que incluyen folletos, boletines informativos, guías de recursos, panfletos, manuales de capacitación, materiales educativos, casetes y videos. Muchos de estos materiales están disponibles en español y en varios formatos alternos.
También tenemos a la disposición una presentación de video sobre el Concilio de Invalideces de Desarrollo para aquellos que estén interesados en el trabajo que el Concilio realiza.
La siguiente lista incluye los productos más recientes y más demandados por el público. Algunos de estos productos pueden ser transferidos electrónicamente desde la Internet o pueden ser pedidos directamente a nuestras oficinas.
Requests for Resources
To request a copy, free of charge, of any of these resources, click "Order Online" or contact the Council as follows:
By letter:
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203
Tallahassee, Florida 32301-2981
By telephone:
(850) 488-4180
(800) 580-7801 (toll free)
By Telecommunications Device for the Deaf:
(850) 488-0956 (TDD)
(888) 488-8633 (TDD toll free)
By fax:
(850) 922-6702
Child Development
First Steps: A Guide for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities
One of the Developmental Disabilities Council's most popular publications, the revised edition of this guide for parents of children with developmental disabilities covers such topics as acceptance, services, and the rights of people with disabilities.
The publication is available both in Spanish and English, as well as in color and black and white (for ease of printing. Both versions of the publication are broken into chapters and the publications are only available in Acrobat Reader (PDF) format. The DOWNLOAD buttons above will take you to the pages where you can download your copies.
Order OnlineThe Children's Trust
This website contains information on children with special needs and medical conditions, including a list of disabilities and medical conditions.
Community Living
A Place Where I Belong
A curriculum for assisting people with disabilities who want a home of their own. Designed for use by those who provide services to people with disabilities, particularly in rural areas. A companion workbook for people with disabilities provides lessons and activities to assist in the process of home ownership is also available. (2001)
Addressing the Housing needs of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
In this guide the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council recongnizes the need for additional affordable housing. It has formed a partnership with the Florida Housing Coalition to create this resource, which provides recommendations, best practice models, and policy considerations to inform the FDDC's future housing advocacy efforts.
Disaster Ready
This publication can help anyone prepare for a disaster, but includes specific information that is important for individuals with disabilities.
Finding a Home
This informational guide is useful to anyone with a limited income. It provides practical information on buying or renting a home.(1995)
A Blueprint for Self-Determination in Florida
The Center for Self-Determination has been looking at Florida’s system of support and services through the lens of self-determination. The purpose of this review has been to create a blueprint that would enable Floridians with disabilities to obtain the support they need to craft meaningful lives in their communities. The documents available here highlight the findings of that review, and present recommendations for further implementation of self-determination in Florida.
Download Executive Summary [PDF]
Let's Go - A Guide to Getting Around Your Community in Florida
This publication provides county-by-county transportation information, including specific services available in each county, as well as contact information for the various agencies that manage transportation services in Florida.
The guide is also available on disk - call 1-800-580-7801 to request a copy.
People First Language
People with disabilities are people first. When speaking or writing about individuals with disabilities, it's important to accurately portray them as active, valued members of their communities. We can do this by using People First Language.
There's No Place Like Home
Pamphlet answers questions about obtaining safe, decent and affordable housing in a community setting. (2000)
Voting in Florida - A Guide for Citizens with Disabilities
Voting is your right and responsability as a citizen. If you vote, you can help selet the national, state, and local officials who make laws, design programs, adn decide how tax dollars are spent.
Education
State Board of Education Rules - Excerpts from Special Programs
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council has reproduced these rules from the Florida Administrative Weekly to assist parents of student with disabilities so they have access and a better understanding of their rights. Florida Rules may be hard for some parents to understand and we hope the resources provided below will assist you to better understand them. Rules are revised periodically. To stay up-to-date on the most current information you may access the Florida Administrative Weekly and Florida Administrative Code at https://www.flrules.org/default.asp or the Department of Education Web site at https://app1.fldoe.org/rules/default.aspx.
Sexuality Across the Lifespan for Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities
An instructional guide for PARENTS/CAREGIVERS of individuals with developmental disabilities
An instructional guide for EDUCATORS of individuals with developmental disabilities
Special Education Law
From Emotions to Advocacy and Special Education Law are two publications to assist families in advocating for a student with a disability. Anyone who works with support groups for families of students with disabilities, or attorneys who work with families of students with disabilities, may request up to five sets if they agree to set up a lending library for families. There is no cost for these materials.
Guia de Terminologia y de Referencia para los Impedimientos de Desarrollo
Making Wise Choices Guadianship Training Workshop
Accommodations and Modifications
Booklet helps parents of students with disabilities understand two important features of special education: accommodations and modifications. (2000)
Employment
All Aboard!
This document provides an overview of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentive Act, eligibility requirements, glossary of terms, website and resources. (2001)
Americans with Disabilities Act: Connecting Florida Business to Community Resources
Produced by the Florida Chamber Foundation, this booklet answers commonly asked questions about the ADA and profiles businesses that have hired people with developmental disabilities. (1996)
Benefits and Incentives for Hiring Persons with Disabilities
This resource guide covers tax and financial incentives, support services, and other information of interest to employers of people with disabilities. Local resources provided specifically for Miami/Dade, Pensacola or West Palm Beach, Gainesville, Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Sarasota/Manatee. (1999 [rev.])
Employment is Job One
Report of the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. Financing Supported Employment Task Force (March 2004)
Florida's Supported Employment Services
This document provides introductory overview about supported employment services, staff guidelines, rights of individuals. Sections about employment and the ADA, assistive technology, Social Security Work Incentives, the Supported Employment Waiver Program and transition services are also included. (May 2000)
Going to Work
A quick guide for professionals working with individuals with disabilities.
Making the decision to work and developing a plan is one of the most important decisions an individual will make. This guide has information in an easy-to-reasd format for the busy professional.
Opening Doors to New Consumers and Employees
This guide is designed for potential employers, and it identifies the advantages of hiring people with disabilities. (1998)
Tracking Down a Job with Supported Employment
Designed for persons requiring special assistance when seeking a job, this guide describes the necessary steps to take to land a job. (1994)
Health Care
Access to Oral Health Care for Florida's Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
This publication describes issues related to accessing oral health care and the consequences of poor oral health experienced by individuals with developmental disabilities. Presents recommendations for establishing a statewide oral health care delivery system. (2002)
ADP Waitlist Survey [Final Report]
In this guide you will find that the purpose of this project was to survey a sample of individuals who are on the Agency for Persons with Disabilities' waiting list, who are living in their own homes or their families' homes, in order to gain a better understanding of their needs. (2008)
Building Bridges: A Guide to Understanding the Needs of Children with Developmental Disabilities and Their Families
This publication helps health care professionals communicate with and address the needs of children with developmental disabilities.(1999)
Coping with Disability Related Stress
Written for people with developmental disabilities and their families, this pamphlet examines the sources of stress and recommends strategies for preventing and addressing problems with stress. (2000 [rev.])
Medication Monitoring And Management
This guide is designed to help non-licensed care givers monitor medications in individuals who have developmental disabilities. Information on side effects and adverse reactions of commonly used medications is included. (1997)
Download Introduction & Concepts [PDF]
Download Mediation Topics [PDF]
What Do I Need And How Do I Get It?
A resource guide for people with developmental disabilities who need benefits and services. (2003)
What's Health got to do with Transition?
This guide offers tools that can be used by teens, families, and providers to ensure a smooth transition from pediatric to adult health care.
Legal & Reference
Accomplishments and Challenges for the 21st Century
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council's achievements in fulfilling its mission in the areas of independence, productivity, inclusion, child development, and health care. Report also shares the Council's vision for the future and identifies many of the challenges it faces as it prepares for the 21st Century. (1999 [rev.])(Updates 2000, 2001)
Defendants with Retardation
This pamphlet explains how to diagnose retardation and protect the statutory rights of defendants with developmental disabilities. (1997 [rev.])
FDDC's Legislative Priorities 2009
This guide provides a listing of legislative issues affecting people with developmental disabilities and their families is developed by Florida Developmental Disabilities Council committees and task forces with input from advocates, service providers, and the public. (Published annually)
FDDC's Universal Education Position, Policy & Practice Statement
Universal Education, also referred to as inclusion, is an approach to eduation that creates learning enviornments which are inherently designed for diversity, making natural education settings accessible to all children, all together, all the time.
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council State Plan
The Council's goals, funding, and strategies for systemic change through the year 2011 are provided in this guide. (2009)
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
This fact sheet provides an overview of the Council's goals, membership, and activities. (2001)
Research Findings and Social Marketing Plans
These four reports provide research findings and corresponding social marketing plans designed to prevent developmental disabilities. (1994)
Service Coordination
Great Resource on Disability Etiquette
Choosing and Planning Your Supports and Services
A resource guide for people who receive services through DCF/Developmental Disabilities Program. Large file 6MB. (1999)
Planning Ahead
Recently revised! A handbook for parents, family members and guardians of adults with developmental disabilities. Provides information that will help identify and plan the direction and future regarding the quality of life family members' desire. Personal information summary included to ensure the safety and happiness of a surviving family member with a disability. (2005)
Promises Made... Promises Kept
A policy analysis resource guide of public services that is available to Florida residents with developmental disabilities (2003)
Download [Word]Working With Your Support Coordinator
This guide is designed for people who receive services through the DCF/ Developmental Disabilities Program, this workbook explains the support planning process, including how to select and work productively with a support coordinator. (1998)
Your Life Your Way
A publication for individuals who receive Developmental Disabilities Home and Community-Based Waiver Services (DD/HCBS) or Family Supported Living Services (FSL) waivers. This guidebook is designed to help people understand the waivers and to hlep people manage their services, supports and service providers.
Special Interest Publications
A Strategic Path Forward
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, in collaboration with the Strategic
Path Work Group, contracted with the Human Services Research Institute to
develop A Strategic Path Forward , a plan for improving the state’s developmental disabilities service system.
Becoming a Member of the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
A brochure that explains how to apply for membership on the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council.