You don't have to navigate this alone. Here are trusted tools, organizations, and guides to support you and your loved one every step of the way.
Early intervention services for infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities. Find your state's program through the CDC.
Visit Resource →Federal information about early intervention services, IEPs, evaluations, accommodations, and special education rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Visit Resource →Parent advocacy, IEP guidance, special education support, transition planning, disability resources, and family support services for individuals with disabilities nationwide.
Visit Resource →Information about disability benefits and low-income eligibility requirements. In Florida, research SSI for low-income families prior to applying for SSDI.
Visit Resource →Information about disability benefits based on work history eligibility from the Social Security Administration.
Visit Resource →Food assistance eligibility and support information, including special rules for elderly and disabled individuals.
Visit Resource →Medicaid eligibility, waiver programs, and home and community-based services information. Explore long-term support options for your loved one.
Visit Resource →ADA paratransit transportation services for eligible individuals with disabilities who may not be able to use traditional public transportation.
Visit Resource →Information about disability parking permits and placards for individuals with physical, developmental, neurological, or mobility-related disabilities.
Visit Resource →Federal disability, housing, transportation, and caregiver resources — a central hub for navigating government support programs.
Visit Resource →Residential care settings providing supervision, meals, medication assistance, and personal care for adults with disabilities or aging-related needs.
Visit Resource →Community-based residential living environments providing supervision, support, daily living assistance, and community integration for individuals with disabilities.
Visit Resource →Employment support, job coaching, vocational training, assistive technology, and transition services for individuals with disabilities. Services vary by state.
Visit Resource →Employment services providing job coaching, workplace support, vocational development, and long-term employment assistance for individuals with disabilities.
Visit Resource →Friendship, leadership, supported employment, and inclusive workplace opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Visit Resource →Sports, health, leadership, and social inclusion programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities — building confidence and community.
Visit Resource →Mental health education, family support groups, advocacy, and crisis resources for individuals and families across the United States.
Visit Resource →Dementia education, caregiver support, safety planning, and memory care resources for families navigating Alzheimer's and related conditions.
Visit Resource →Information about aging services, caregiver support, long-term care, meals, transportation, respite services, and disability support programs through the Alliance for Aging.
Visit Resource →Structured daytime programs focused on life skills, socialization, community participation, and supported activities for adults with disabilities.
Visit Resource →Parent support, advocacy, IEP guidance, and transition resources for families of individuals with disabilities in Miami-Dade County.
Visit Resource →Florida agency providing services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities, including the iBudget Waiver program.
Visit Resource →Florida's self-directed Medicaid waiver program allowing greater flexibility and control over services for eligible individuals with disabilities.
Visit Resource →Educational support and resources for students with disabilities through Florida's Diagnostic & Learning Resources System.
Visit Resource →Programs and support services promoting inclusion, independence, life skills, and community participation for individuals with disabilities in South Florida.
Visit Resource →Housing, vocational, and independent living support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Miami area.
Visit Resource →Educational programs supporting students with learning differences and disabilities in the Miami area.
Visit Resource →Autism education, training, advocacy, and family support services through the University of Miami–Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities.
Visit Resource →Shared-ride transportation services for eligible individuals with disabilities in Miami-Dade County.
Visit Resource →Guidance on setting up special needs trusts to protect your loved one's financial future without affecting benefit eligibility.
Visit Resource →Learn about ABLE accounts — tax-advantaged savings accounts for individuals with disabilities that don't impact public benefits.
Visit Resource →A plain-language overview of guardianship options for adults with disabilities — what it means, how to apply, and alternatives to consider.
Visit Resource →National nonprofit offering education, services, research, and advocacy for families and friends providing long-term care at home.
Visit Resource →One of the largest advocacy organizations for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with chapters in every state.
Visit Resource →Resources, support groups, and advocacy for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families across the United States.
Visit Resource →Information on Medicaid waivers that help individuals with disabilities receive services in their home or community rather than institutions.
Visit Resource →Independent federal agency that advises the President and Congress on disability policy — a key resource for understanding your loved one's rights.
Visit Resource →Dial 2-1-1 or visit the website to find local disability services, respite care, housing assistance, and community support near you.
Visit Resource →Official SSA resources explaining Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and SSDI benefits for individuals with disabilities.
Visit Resource →Search for federal benefit programs your family may qualify for, including disability, healthcare, housing, and food assistance.
Visit Resource →Tools and resources to help family caregivers access financial assistance, navigate insurance, and find respite care options.
Visit Resource →The world of disability services and caregiving comes with a lot of abbreviations. Here's a quick reference guide to the most common terms you'll encounter.
Building the right care team is essential. Here are the specialists you may encounter on your caregiving journey and what they do.
Medical care for infants, children, adolescents, developmental concerns, and coordination of childhood services and referrals.
General medical care, routine checkups, referrals, and overall coordination of care.
Seizures, headaches, nervous system conditions, developmental concerns, and neurological disorders.
Emotional, behavioral, mental health, and medication support.
Learning, behavior, emotional support, evaluations, coping skills, and developmental concerns.
Genetic testing, inherited conditions, and understanding possible genetic diagnoses.
Bones, joints, muscles, mobility, posture, scoliosis, and orthopedic concerns.
Breathing, lung, airway, asthma, sleep, and respiratory concerns.
Allergies, asthma, immune system, and food or environmental reactions.
Feeding, digestion, stomach, bowel, reflux, constipation, and gastrointestinal concerns.
Growth, hormones, diabetes, puberty, thyroid, and metabolic concerns.
Heart conditions, circulation, heart rhythm, and cardiac monitoring.
Ear, nose, throat, hearing, tonsils, airway, and swallowing concerns.
Vision, eye health, eye movement, and visual concerns.
Mobility, rehabilitation, adaptive equipment, physical functioning, and recovery support.
Communication, language, speech, feeding, and swallowing support.
Daily living skills, fine motor skills, sensory regulation, self-care, and independence support.
Strength, balance, walking, mobility, coordination, and physical movement support.
Behavioral support, routines, communication strategies, and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services.
Skin, scalp, hair, nail, and rash-related concerns.
Use this checklist as a starting point to make sure the most important information about your loved one is documented and accessible to anyone who steps in to help.
Our Caregivers Support Guide puts all of this — and so much more — into a beautifully organized, personalized binder built for your loved one.
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