Web Resources

Brain Injuries

http://www.biaf.org/ - Assists individuals with brain injuries, families, and professionals by providing statewide information and resource center, education and training, support services, toll-free helpline, awareness and prevention programs, legislative advocacy

Disability Legislation, Information, Support and Advocacy

www.dol.gov/odep - US Dept of Labor, Office of Disability Employment Policy

http://www.familysupportclearinghouse.org/ - The Family Support Center on Disabilities: Knowledge and Involvement Network.  Offers resources to individuals with disabilities, their families and the public.

Disaster Planning

Disaster Ready - Emergency Preparedness Guide for Floridians with Disabilities - This guide can help anyone prepare for a disaster and includes specific information to assist individuals with developmental disabilities prepare for a disaster.  To obtain a copy of the guide, contact the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council at 1800-580-7801 or TDD Toll Free at 1888-488-8633.  To order online, visit www.fddc.org.

Educational Resources

http://hillsboroughliteracy.org/ - Hillsborough Literacy Council - Basic Literacy Program pairs tutors with adults with beginning literacy skills.  English for Speakers of Other Languages Program pairs tutors with adults who want to learn to speak English.

Employment

www.gettinghired.com - GettingHired is a national employment and social networking portal that connects job seekers with disabilities with employers committed to hiring them. 

Financial Services/ Free Resources

http://www.prosperityofhillsborough.com/ - Promotes economic and asset building opportunities for low to moderate income families.  During tax season, free tax preparation is offered.

https://www.safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/program_info.aspx- Safelink Wireless is a government supported program that provides a free cell phone and airtime each month to income eligible customers.

http://www.ccftc.org/index.html - Cops and Computers for the Community - Provides computers free of charge to eligible children and students

Hearing Impairments

http://www.deafmd.org/ - Provides valuable health information in American Sign Language

www.pepnet.org/itransition.asp - Free online transition curriculum to help students who are deaf or hard of hearing to prepare for life after high school.

Transition Help and Information

http://www.fyitransition.org/ - Information on transition planning, career and post-secondary education planning, job development and support, career exploration, and funding for families, students and professionals 

Visual Impairments

http://www.bookshare.org/ - Accessible books and periodicals for readers with print disabilities.  Free for all US students with qualifying disabilities

http://dbs.myflorida.com/library/index.php - Florida Division of Blind Services, the Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Books Services loans Braille and recorded books and magazines to eligible residents.  Materials sent via postage-free mail and all services are provided without cost.