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Tuesday, January 9, 2001
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What programs are available for disabled persons who live at home and need help with everyday tasks?
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The Department of Elder Affiars has a community care program for the elderly in which workers go to people's homes to help with non-medical tasks. Each county has a designated agency to administer the program. Telephone numbers for the county agencies are listed at http://www7.myflorida.com/doea/healthfamily/contacts/elderservices/doeaelderhelpline.html.
The Department of Children and Families has a similar community care program for the disabled that assists disabled people under the age of 60. Telephone numbers for the district offices are available at http://www.state.fl.us/cf_web/districts.html.
Another resource for information about programs for the disabled is the disabled hotline sponsored by the Able Trust. That toll-free telephone number is (888) 838-2253.
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SLF
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