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The Villages Newcomers Series

  • Post published:September 7, 2024
  • Post category:Newcomers

Welcome to The Villages, Moving can be stressful for anyone but even more so for someone with special needs and their family. This web series is an expansion of our…

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Florida Identification

  • Post published:September 4, 2024
  • Post category:Newcomers

Drivers License & ID Card Many special needs assistance programs and services you will be applying for require the applicant and caregiver to have a current Florida drivers license or…

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Federal & State Special Needs Assistance Programs

  • Post published:September 4, 2024
  • Post category:Medicaid/APD/Newcomers/Medicare/Social Security

MedicareMedicaid/Florida Department of Children & FamiliesLake CountyMarion CountySumter CountySocial Security AdministrationLake & Sumter CountyMarion CountyAgency for Persons with Disabilities There are many special needs programs available in Florida. We cannot…

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Read more about the article The Villages Special Needs Community

The Villages Special Needs Community

  • Post published:August 13, 2024
  • Post category:Newcomers/Socialization/Workshops

Welcome to The Villages Special Needs Community. Here you will find support groups, socialization groups, and activities for special needs residents, and their caregivers, of The Villages and surrounding area.…

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You’re invited to a special AACID meeting focused on the future of housing for adults with IDD!

The My Special Place board will share exciting updates on their mission to create local residential options for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. President Kristy Sullivan and other board members will present details about the property currently under consideration—its location, proposed housing models, and the types of support services being planned.

We’re also pleased to welcome guest speaker Cindy McClymonds, owner of At Your Service Professional Guardians. Cindy will offer real-life stories and insights about the difficult situations families often face when future care planning for their adult children or relatives with IDD is postponed—sometimes until it’s too late to handle alone.

Whether you’re a parent, guardian, advocate, or self-advocate, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Come learn how we can shape a more secure and supportive future—together.

This meeting will also be available via Zoom:
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Meeting ID: 853 0860 6915
Passcode: 622366

Note: The routine review of Special Needs resources will be postponed for this meeting due to John Langan’s absence. 

We will meet in the Defender Room.

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