Lake County Disability Resource Guide - FL

Lake County Disability Resource Guide

Published: September 2015

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Table of Contents

ABORTION ..................................................................................................................................................................* ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS ......................................................................................................................................* ADULT DAY TRAINING/DISABILITY ....................................................................................................................1 AIDS/HIV...................................................................................................................................................................... * ALZHEIMER'S CARE..................................................................................................................................................4 APPLIED BEHAVIORAL ANALYSIS/DISABILITY..............................................................................................13 ASSISTED LIVING....................................................................................................................................................16 CAMPS/DISABILITY ................................................................................................................................................25 CAREGIVERS/DISABILITY ..................................................................................................................................... 26 CLOTHING................................................................................................................................................................... * COMMUNITY NEEDS ................................................................................................................................................* DISABILITIES............................................................................................................................................................30 DISASTER RELIEF......................................................................................................................................................* DOMESTIC VIOLENCE..............................................................................................................................................* FOOD ............................................................................................................................................................................ * FREE CLINICS.............................................................................................................................................................* GRIEF ........................................................................................................................................................................... * GROUP HOMES/DISABILITY .................................................................................................................................44 HEARING IMPAIRMENT ...........................................................................................................................................* HOME HEALTH CARE...............................................................................................................................................* HOMOSEXUALITY..................................................................................................................................................... * LAW ENFORCEMENT/DISABILITY ......................................................................................................................46 LEGAL ISSUES/DISABILITY ..................................................................................................................................47 MEDICAL TREATMENT & SUPPLIES...................................................................................................................48 MEDICARE/MEDICAID ...........................................................................................................................................59 MEDICATIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... 61 MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES .......................................................................................................................................* PARENTING & CAREGIVER TRAINING/DISABILITY .......................................................................................66 RAPE & SEXUAL ASSAULT .....................................................................................................................................* RECREATIONAL THERAPY/DISABILITY............................................................................................................68 SERVICE CLUBS/DISABILITY ...............................................................................................................................71 SMOKING ISSUES ......................................................................................................................................................* SOCIAL SECURITY ..................................................................................................................................................72 SUBSTANCE ABUSE..................................................................................................................................................* SUPPORT GROUPS/DISABILITY ...........................................................................................................................73 THERAPY/DISABILITY ...........................................................................................................................................80 UTILITIES ASSISTANCE ...........................................................................................................................................* VISION.......................................................................................................................................................................... * VOCATIONAL/DISABILITY....................................................................................................................................84

* Note: For more information, please visit or contact The Connection Helpline: 352-343-5962, 407-333-9028, or 1-800-884-0585

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ADULT DAY TRAINING/DISABILITY

Lake County Disability Resource Guide

ADULT DAY TRAINING/DISABILITY

BUILDING BLOCKS LEARNING CENTER PROGRAM: Learning Center for Adults with Developmental Disabilities 548 South Highway 27, Suites B & C, MINNEOLA, FL 34715

Helps people with developmental or other disabilities believe in themselves and achieve their dreams through life skills, job skills, and work-force programs that prepare them for independent living and successful employment.

HOURS: Mon.-Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. PHONE: 352-536-9264 WEB:

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM: One Step Ahead 720 N. Denning Drive, WINTER PARK, FL 32789

Provides youth transition and education services for disabled youth who require additional skills for successful transition into adulthood.

HOURS: Varied PHONE: 407-623-1070 WEB: services/orlando-area-services/step-ahead

DEVEREUX FLORIDA PROGRAM: Threshold Center for Autism 3550 North Goldenrod Road, WINTER PARK, FL 32792

A 36-bed program which includes a residential center, three group homes, a dental clinic, an adult day treatment program, and a specialty school that serves children, adolescents and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

HOURS: 24/7 PHONE: 1-800-338-3738 Ext. 77130 WEB: site/PageNavigator/fl_threshold_campus.html

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROGRAM: Division of Vocational Rehab 1101 Lake Harris Drive in the Doral Canal Plaza, TAVARES, FL 32778

Program that works with people who have physical or mental disabilities to prepare for, gain or retain employment & find meaningful careers.

HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. PHONE: 352-742-6100 WEB:

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NEW VISION FOR INDEPENDENCE, INC. (NVI) PROGRAM: Independent Living Skills Training Lake-Sumter State College, 9501 U.S. Highway 441, Lake Hall, Room 140, LEESBURG, FL 34788

This program provides adaptive training to help individuals acquire skills and knowledge to manage their daily lives, and enables adults with low vision or blindness to live more independently in their homes & communities.

HOURS: Call for more info PHONE: 352-435-5040 WEB:

QUEST INC. PROGRAM: Adult Day Training Center P.O. Box 531125, ORLANDO, FL 32853

Provides jobs and opportunities to adults with intellectual disabilities. Individuals learn job skills that prepare them for the responsibilities they would face in an outside workplace. While training on the job, each individual earns a paycheck that provides them with needed income as they reach their full potential. Carefully supervised and thoroughly trained, these employees participate in activities that match their individual skill set.

HOURS: Call for more info PHONE: 407-218-4300 WEB: work.html

SUNRISE ARC, INC. PROGRAM: CORE/Adult Day Training Program 35201 Radio Road, LEESBURG, FL 34788

Offers learning, working and playing activities designed to support individuals with even the most difficult challenges from intellectual, physical and emotional disabilities.

HOURS: Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm PHONE: 352-787-3079 WEB:

THE ARC SUNRISE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PROGRAM: Education & Support for Disabled 35201 Radio Road, LEESBURG, FL 34788

Provides services for Americans with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Services include early intervention, health care, a free appropriate public education and supports for their families. Also includes preparation for employment, job placement, independent living skill training, leisure and recreation activities, plus any other supports needed for adults.

HOURS: Mon.-Fri.: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm PHONE: 352-787-3079 WEB:

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UCF CARD CENTER FOR AUTISM & RELATED DISABILITIES PROGRAM: Education & Support 12424 Research Parkway, Suite 365, ORLANDO, FL 32826

For children and adults of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism, pervasive developmental disorders, autistic-like disabilities, dual sensory impairments, or sensory impairments with other disabling conditions. Provides individualized, direct assistance to these individuals and their families. Services include technical assistance and consultation, professional training programs and public education activities.

HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. EST PHONE: 407-823-6014 WEB: ucf-

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ALZHEIMER'S CARE

Lake County Disability Resource Guide

ALZHEIMER'S CARE

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION PROGRAM: Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregiver Center

Works on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer's and related dementias. Free on-line tool provides individuals with Alzheimer's and their caregivers with step-by-step guidance and customized action plans. Online Community Resource Finder provides instant access to community resources and services.

HOURS: 24/7 PHONE: 1-800-272-3900-Hotline TDD: 1-866-403-3073 WEB:

ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY ORGANIZATION PROGRAM: Support Group 500 Waterman Avenue @ The Bridgewater, MOUNT DORA, FL 32757

Support group for caregivers of Alzheimer's patients. Free Respite provided during the meeting.

HOURS: 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 P.M. PHONE: 352-385-1133 or 352-383-0051 ext. 313 WEB: support-groups/lake-county/

ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY ORGANIZATION PROGRAM: Support Group 2525 Oakley Seaver Drive @ Cooper Memorial Library-Room 108B, CLERMONT, FL 34711

Support group for family members of those with Alzheimer's or dementia.

HOURS: 3rd. Thursday @ 2 p.m. PHONE: 352-406-8465 WEB: support-groups/lake-county/

ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY ORGANIZATION PROGRAM: Support Group 25900 US Highway 27 @ Southpointe Baptist Fellowship, LEESBURG, FL 34748

Support group for family members of those with Alzheimer's or dementia.

HOURS: 1st Monday of the month at 2 p.m. PHONE: 352-396-6927 or 352-638-0084 WEB: support-groups/lake-county/

ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY ORGANIZATION PROGRAM: Support Group 1401 Paradise Drive @ Chapel of Christian Faith, LADY LAKE, FL 32159

Support group for family members of those with Alzheimer's or dementia.

HOURS: 3rd. Thursday @ 10 a.m. PHONE: 352-748-7633 WEB: support-groups/lake-county/

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ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY ORGANIZATION PROGRAM: Support Group 600 Lake Port Boulevard @ Lake Port Square, LEESBURG, FL 34748

Support group for those dealing with Alzheimer's Disease. Free respite provided during meeting.

HOURS: 2nd Friday of the month at 3:00 p.m. PHONE: 352-728-8529 WEB: support-groups/sumter-county/

ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY ORGANIZATION PROGRAM: Support group 930 County Road 466 @ Lexington Park, LADY LAKE, FL 32159

Support group for family members of those with Alzheimer's or dementia. This group is specifically for caregivers dealing with newly diagnosed patients.

HOURS: 1st Wednesday of the month at 10:00 a.m. PHONE: 352-454-8303 WEB: support-groups/lake-county/

ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY ORGANIZATION PROGRAM: Support Group 975 Rolling Acres Road @ North Lake Presbyterian Church, LADY LAKE, FL 32159

Support group for family members of Alzheimer's patients.

HOURS: 1st.Wed. @ 1 p.m. PHONE: 352-753-8262 WEB: support-groups/lake-county/

ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY ORGANIZATION PROGRAM: Support Group 3470 Woodridge Drive @ New Covenant United Methodist Church, THE VILLAGES, FL 32162

Support group for those dealing with Alzheimer's Disease. Free Respite provided.

HOURS: 1st thru 4th Thursdays of the month at 10:00 AM PHONE: 352-259-0937, 352-753-8262 or 352-259-1243 WEB: support-groups/sumter-county/

ALZHEIMER'S FAMILY ORGANIZATION PROGRAM: Support Group 2450 Dora Avenue @ Sommerset Assisted Living, TAVARES, FL 32778

Support group for those dealing with Alzheimer's Disease. Free Respite Care provided during meeting.

HOURS: 2nd & 4th Fridays of the month at 2:00 p.m. PHONE: 352-343-6483 WEB: support-groups/lake-county/

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