iPhone Reduces Cognitive Strain
Using a smartphone or tablet can be overwhelming for persons with a cognitive disability. With iOS 17 Apple introduced Assistive Access to make it easier for them to use an…
Why Does My Special Needs Child Need A Florida Driver’s License or ID Card?
Many special needs assistance programs and services require the applicant and caregiver to have a current Florida drivers license or identification card. You can apply for your license or identification…
Freezing Your Credit Report
Did you know you can freeze your credit report, and that of your special needs child too? Locking down your credit report helps prevent fraud. That means unauthorized individuals cannot…
Floridians With Disabilities Applaud New Law Protecting Their Rights
"Those new protections are listed under a Florida law that took effect this week. Under the law, courts are now required to consider what’s known as “supportive decision-making agreements” before they…
Learn About Safety Programs That Benefit All Residents of The Villages
On Tuesday, July 2, 2024 the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office presented their Safe Program to attendees of AFINS bi-monthly Workshop. Officers shared the comprehensive and varied safety programs that serve…
Validate Your Place on the APD Waitlist
There are more than 200 seniors living in The Villages, Florida, with adult children having developmental and/or physical disabilities. Most of us still drive our kids to work, to medical…
Reporter Craig Patrick, Guest Speaker at Monthly Florida Arc Webinar
The Florida Arc held its monthly webinar with guest Craig Patrick, Chief investigator & political editor, at FOX 13 Tampa Bay. He is the reporter who has done a series…
Guardianship Options
Here are informational YouTube videos that may help you in your decision making on guardianship or some less restrictive options. AFINS recommends you include in your decision a conference with…
Justice Department Cites States For Disability Rights Violations
"A quarter century after a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision affirming the rights of people with disabilities to live in the community, federal officials are cracking down on Americans with…
