Empowering Independence Through Accessible Resources
This page offers helpful tools and information for Florida residents with special needs. It includes some of the most common online application forms that many people may need to complete. You’ll also find downloadable guides, informational documents, and educational videos on important topics. Be sure to check back often, as we update these resources regularly.
Online Applications
Confidential Information
Informational Documents
AFINS Guides to Disability Services
Tutorials, Presentations & Informational Videos
Books
For Purchase From Five Wishes Organization
Five Wishes is a national advance care planning program that provides peace-of-mind to you and your loved ones about what matters most about who makes decisions for you when you can’t, the kind of medical treatment you want and don’t want, how comfortable you want to be, how you want people to treat you, and what you want your loved ones to know if you get seriously ill.
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LAWTISM: Autism, the Law, and What Parents Need To Know, by Susanne McCorkindale, is a firsthand account and practical guide for families navigating the criminal justice system when a loved one with autism is involved. Drawing on the author’s experience with her own son’s arrest, it shares critical lessons on police interactions, legal rights, diversion programs, the importance of sex education, and how to prepare essential documentation to protect vulnerable individuals. It aims to educate parents, reduce risks, and push for systemic change.
The Cerebral Palsy Research Network Toolkits
The Cerebral Palsy Research Network (CPRN) has developed four comprehensive toolkits to support individuals and families affected by cerebral palsy (CP). These resources are designed to provide valuable information and guidance across different stages of life. You can download PDF versions below. Other languages, including Spanish, and Portuguese, and printed versions can also be purchased through the CPRN website.
The Wellbeing Guide for Parents and Caregivers is tailored for those raising a child, adolescent, or young adult with CP or another disability. It focuses on the emotional and practical aspects of caregiving, aiming to support the wellbeing of caregivers.
The Adult Cerebral Palsy Toolkit is a groundbreaking 172-page guide created specifically for adults living with CP. Developed through a collaborative effort of over 50 community members, clinicians, and researchers, this toolkit addresses common concerns of adults with CP. It provides expert medical insights, peer perspectives, and practical guidance on topics such as self-advocacy, independent living, and navigating healthcare systems.
The Cerebral Palsy Toolkit is a foundational resource for parents and caregivers who have recently received a CP diagnosis. It offers essential information to help navigate the initial stages of understanding and managing CP.
The Dystonia in Cerebral Palsy Toolkit is a specialized resource that provides information about dystonia in the context of CP. It includes insights into the condition’s experience, diagnosis, treatment options, and current research, offering a comprehensive understanding for affected individuals and healthcare providers.
