Service Coordination

Great Resource on Disability Etiquette

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Choosing and Planning Your Supports and Services

A catalogue for people who receive services through DCF/Developmental Disabilities Program. Large file 6MB. (1999)

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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)

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Promises Made... Promises Kept

A Policy Analysis of Public Services Available to Florida Residents with Developmental Disabilities (2003)

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Working With Your Support Coordinator

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)

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Employment

All Aboard!

Document provides an overview of the Ticket to Work and Work Incentive Act, eligibility requirements, glossary of terms, website and resources. (2001)

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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)

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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.])

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El Empleo Apoyada

Ese video es sobre el empleo apoyada el cual se dirije a los problemos culturales relacionadados hacid a los Hispano con impedimentos empleados. [This video addresses cultural issues associated with the employment of Hispanics with disabilities.] (1993)

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Employment is Job One

Report of the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. Financing Supported Employment Task Force (March 2004)

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Florida's Supported Employment Services

Publication 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)

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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.

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Opening Doors to New Consumers and Employees

Designed for potential employers, this booklet identifies the advantages of hiring people with disabilities. [Companion training materials are also available.] (1998)

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Survey of the Employment Needs and Goals of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Report on the findings of the employment survey conducted to quantify community employment experiences and the factors that assist or hinder Floridians with developmental disabilities in finding and retaining community jobs. (2002)

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Tracking Down a Job with Supported Employment

Designed for persons requiring special assistance when seeking a job, this pamphlet describes the necessary steps to take to land a job. (1994)

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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)

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Finding a Home

Useful to anyone with a limited income, this booklet provides practical information on buying or renting a home.(1995)

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Florida Report

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.

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There's No Place Like Home

Pamphlet answers questions about obtaining safe, decent and affordable housing in a community setting. (2000)

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Child Development

Sexuality Training for Youth with Disabilities

Sexuality Training for Youth with Disabilities

Earlier this year, FDDC sposored workshops designed for parents/caregivers and educators to attend independent 4 hour training sessions in an environment that stresses cooperative learning, and provides participants with consistent teaching strategies to provide cross-training in home and school. Click on either of the links above, or here, to access the page from which all documents used during these workshops can be downloaded.

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.

If you would like a printed and bound copy, please call Misty Grimm or Vanda Bowman toll free at 800-580-7801, or in Tallahassee at 850-488-4180. Or click on their names to send them a request email, making sure to include your name, complete address, and phone number.

Health Care

Access to Oral Health Care for Florida's Citizens with Developmental Disabilities

White paper 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)

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Building Bridges: A Guide to Understanding the Needs of Children with Developmental Dis-abilities and Their Families

This booklet helps health care professionals communicate with and address the needs of children with developmental disabilities.(1999)

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Coordinating Care for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

This informational packet provides information about programs and agencies that serve individuals with developmental disabilities. (1998)

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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.])

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Medication Monitoring And Management

This manual 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)

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What Do I Need And How Do I Get It?

A guide for people with developmental disabilities who need benefits and services. (2003)

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Education

Sexuality Across the Lifespan for Children and Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities

An instructional guide for PARENTS/CAREGIVERS of individuals with developmental disabilities

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An instructional guide for EDUCATORS of individuals with developmental disabilities

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Accommodations and Modifications

Booklet helps parents of students with disabilities understand two important features of special education: accommodations and modifications. (2000)

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Inclusion of Children with Special Needs in Early Education and Care Environments

Highlighting successful programs, this manual explains how to include children with developmental disabilities in traditional daycare. (1995)

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Understanding Inclusion and the ADA

This publication provides resources to assist families, child-care providers and advocates in planning and delivering child care for children with special needs. (2000)

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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)

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Antecedents, Behaviors and Consequences of Crime (ABC's of Crime)

Developed to offer an alternative to individuals with developmental disabilities involved with the criminal justice system and found to be incompetent to stand trial. Information about what constitutes a crime, how to avoid criminal activity and how to avoid becoming a victim of crime is provided. (1997)

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Defendants with Retardation

This pamphlet explains how to diagnose retardation and protect the statutory rights of defendants with developmental disabilities. (1997 [rev.])

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FDDC's Legislative Priorities 2007

This yearly 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)

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Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Goals

The Council's goals, funding, and strategies for systemic change through the year 2006 are provided. (2001)

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Florida Developmental Disabilities Council

This fact sheet provides an overview of the Council's goals, membership, and activities. (2001)

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Research Findings and Social Marketing Plans

These four reports provide research findings and corresponding social marketing plans designed to prevent developmental disabilities. (1994)

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