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People with disabilities need help with their healthcare, education, finances, and moving into adulthood. Bookmark this resource page, as this is where you’ll find links to the programs, services, and information that will help people with disabilities – and the families that care for them — get the help they need to live fulfilling lives.

A Primer on Special Education Acronyms & Abbreviations

A Primer on Special Education Acronyms & Abbreviations

BLOG POST Greetings, and welcome to the world of Exceptional Student Education (ESE). As you participate in the ESE process, you will encounter unfamiliar languages and acronyms. The language is […]

Checklist for Students with Disabilities Transitioning to Adult Life

Checklist for Students with Disabilities Transitioning to Adult Life

BLOG POST Florida’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. VR may assist with training, medical treatment, accommodations, and other services so that […]

FND National Disability Alliance Pooled Trust (“NDAPT”)

FND National Disability Alliance Pooled Trust (“NDAPT”)

Discretionary Revenue Established by FND to provide a crucial source of financial stability and discretionary revenue for Parent Centers nationwide. This funding helps support their vital programs and services. Shared […]

From IEP to IPE

From IEP to IPE

BLOG POST The purpose of this downloadable PDF is to help parents and families increase their understanding of the IPE process for individuals with disabilities and their families. In this […]

Parent & Caregivers Partnerships

Parent & Caregivers Partnerships

Parent & Caregivers partnering with providers At Family Network on Disabilities, we support families of children with special health care needs. As the statewide Family Health Information Center, we’re here […]

SCOR for Children with Special Health Care Needs

SCOR for Children with Special Health Care Needs

BLOG POST The Special Care Organizational Record for Children With Special Health Care Needs (SCOR) is specifically designed as an organizing tool for parents. It is intended to help track […]

Special Education Services

Special Education Services

BLOG POST 504 Plan or IEP? What is the Difference? Click on the image to download a PDF copy of this flyer to save for future reference!   With so […]

Special Needs Planning: What You Need to Know

Special Needs Planning: What You Need to Know

BLOG POST Special Needs Planning includes special needs trusts, which allow people with physical and/or mental disabilities to receive income without affecting their eligibility to receive disability benefits. As the […]

What Kinds of Disabilities Resources and Special Needs Resources Are There?

What Kinds of Disabilities Resources and Special Needs Resources Are There?

BLOG POST There are a lot of resources available to people with disabilities and their families. Our mission is to make it easy to find, understand, and connect with the […]

Where to Find Resources for Adults With Disabilities

Where to Find Resources for Adults With Disabilities

BLOG POST Becoming an adult is more than being physically mature. It typically comes with greater independence and responsibilities. For adults with disabilities, they often require resources to help them […]

These Disaster Readiness and Supply Kit Guides have been developed by Family Network on Disabilities for people with disabilities and their families. Please feel free to use them and share them as needed.

Family Network on Disabilities has developed the following two disaster readiness resources for people with disabilities and their families. We understand first-hand how stressful and confusing these times are for any family, especially when families have a loved one with special needs who requires more planning and support.