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• The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council is pleased to announce the immediate availability of a community paramedicine program for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), their family members and caregivers in Orange County. This pilot program for the I/DD community is designed to bring healthcare directly to your home by trained paramedics through a community-based paramedicine program. It is especially helpful for people who are homebound or not able to get to a doctor on a regular basis. Some important things they will do are: Basic health and wellness assessment of the person with I/DD and family member(s); Safety assessment of the living space; Education about COVID-19 vaccine or booster; Administration (if needed) of the COVID-19 vaccine/booster for everyone in the family. If you are located in Orange County please take advantage of this FREE program. To learn more or sign-up visit: http://www.paramedicsforidd.org or call (407) 710-8962.

• Click Here for information concerning COVID-19 for Families, Providers, and WSCs. Click Here for vaccine information and resources. For more information concerning COVID-19, be sure to visit the Florida Department of Health website and the CDC’s website. Be sure to check out the CDC Toolkit for People with Disabilities.

• ABLE United offers individuals with disabilities a smarter, safer way to save tax-free while maintaining the important benefits they rely on. Generally, funds in an ABLE account do not count as a resource or asset for Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income. Funds can be used for a variety of expenses that help individuals improve or maintain their health, independence or quality of life. Have questions? Watch our recorded presentation in English and/or Spanish, schedule a 1:1 conversation with ABLE United, or request a presentation to your group or organization to learn more about why you, or those you serve, should consider opening an ABLE account today.

• The Disability and Health Program (DHP) is funded by a five-year grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The goals of the program are to include Floridians of all ages with disabilities in all the Department of Health’s programs and activities for health promotion, disease prevention, wellness, and disaster preparedness. The DHP also works with individuals with disabilities, their families, their health care providers, other state agencies, and interested stakeholders to meet its goals. Learn More Here...

• The Agency for Persons with Disabilities is looking for top quality employees. If you are interested, be sure to check out jobs.myflorida.com/go/Agency-for-Persons-with-Disabilities.

• If you are an active duty military service member and are interested to learn more about applying for services, please read this PDF for more information on how to apply.