Florida

State of Florida Agency for Persons With Disabilities

Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities
Alachua County Arc
Autism Society of Broward
Broward Arc
Escambia County Arc
Family Care Council of Florida
The Family and Supported Living Waiver Services Directory and the Consumer Guide
Family Network on Disabilities
Florida Arc
Florida ARF
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
Parents Planning Programs
South Florida Arc
The Family Care Council
The Upper Pinellas Association for Retarded Citizens

Jessica J. Delgado
Family Health Partner
Children's Medical Service
Florida Dept. of Health
10015 Overseas Hwy.
Marathon, FL 33050
305-289-2779 ext 109 voice
305-289-2781 fax
Jessica_Delgado@doh.state.fl.us

National 

The Arc of the United States
Future Planning Information for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities - Information and guidance in planning for the future for individuals who have lifelong or developmental disabilities and their families. It is divided into seven areas: health care, legal issues, financial concerns, residential  options, work & leisure, services & supports, and family directories & web links to other sites.
Parent Power - This book, designed to help residential facilities design and manage their programs, includes a powerful assessment tool which parents can use to determine the quality of care that their child or loved one is receiving in the residential program. This book offers an assessment, rating, and monitoring system that empowers parents and guardians in effectively advocating for quality care.
Voice of the Retarded (VOR) - VOR is a national advocacy organization representing individuals with mental retardation and their families. VOR is the only national organization that respects choice in residential settings, from community-based options to institutional care.