Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living (FACIL) facilitates collaboration among member Centers for Independent Living and other stakeholders, resulting in a
unified statewide voice advocating for equal rights for people with disabilities.
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IMPROVE TRANSPORTATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES:
Please participate in this short web survey, and encourage others to do so!
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/882523/TransitChoices
The Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) is conducting research on what factors are most important to riders with disabilities when deciding which transit mode to use.
The confidential survey results will be part of a national study called Transit Cooperative Research Project B-40: Strategy Guide to Enable and Promote the Use of Fixed-Route Transit by People with Disabilities. The goal is to develop strategies to improve bus and train systems for people with disabilities. DREDF's research partners are TranSystems Corporation, The Collaborative, and KFH Group.
Please take the survey, and encourage others to do so!
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Woman with Disabilities Can Fight Breast Cancer Too
For US women, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death. Many women living with physical disabilities are significantly less likely to have been screened with the recommended guidelines, than women without disabilities. This puts these women at risk for late-stage diagnosis and poor health outcomes. For Florida, this presents a significant public health concern as nearly 1 in 5 women in our state are living with at least one disability. |
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In a major disaster, emergency workers may not be able to reach everyone right away, and in some cases it may take 3 or more days for help to arrive. What would you do if you had no electricity, no gas, no water and no telephone service? Having a plan for your family and their needs will help ensure their safety and comfort during these difficult times.
Remember, the best way to make your family and home safer is to be prepared before a disaster happens. |
A Guide to Public Benefits in Your State
Fact sheets with information about benefits programs for older adults with limited incomes and people with disabilities in all 50 states. Find out how to apply for help to pay for your prescription drugs, doctors’ bills, groceries and other basic expenses like home heating and cooling bills. |
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For extra copies or previous annual reports, contact the office at (850) 575-6004. |
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