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10.5. Additional Programs or Resources
Access Life
Phone: (352) 455-9926
Access Life is a Christian organization that organizes disability expos as well as operates the Fishing with Friends program for people living with disabilities. Their mission is to connect people impacted by disabilities to Christ honoring churches, organizations, resources and people within their community
Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center
3491 Gandy Blvd., Suite 209
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Phone: (866) 313-2940
Provides brain and spinal cord injury survivors, family members, caregivers, friends and professionals with educational information and resources needed to support them in the community. They serve Florida residents.
CORE-Center of Recovery & Exercise
Phone: 407-951-8936
The Center of Recovery & Exercise is committed to providing a comprehensive activity based neurorecovery program developed specifically for individuals with spinal cord injuries and other related disorders to achieve optimal functional recovery, health and independence. The CORE program utilizes exercise science fundamentals in combination with state-of-the-art rehabilitative equipment and highly skilled trainers in a safe, supportive, goal oriented environment.
Disability Rights Florida
Toll Free: (800) 342-0823
On Line Intake Form (deemed mose efficient)
Disability Rights Florida is the designated protection and advocacy system for individuals with disabilities in the State of Florida. Any Floridian with a disability-related issue is eligible to receive Disability Rights Florida services.
Florida Disabled Outdoors Association
Phone: (850) 201-2944
Since it's inception in 1990, the FDOA has promoted accessible recreation to persons with disabilities as well as the general public through special events, newsletters and community education. FDOA has also assisted in compliance of the Americans with Disabilities Act and worked closely with many state, local and private organizations to develop, enhance and/or support recreation opportunities for the disabled across Florida and other states.
AdventHealth Sports Med and Rehab
Phone: (407) 303-7600
Florida Hospital Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine Wellness Program offers safe and effective personalized fitness programs with one-on-one personal training by our highly trained professional staff. We offer general lifestyle and weight management programs, as well as specialized wellness programs for cardiac patients, adolescents, seniors, spinal cord injury patients, and those with Parkinson's disease. Our staff will keep you up-to-date with the latest nutritional and educational information that will benefit your workout routine and lifestyle.
Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center
3491 Gandy Blvd., Suite 209
Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Phone: (866) 313-2940
Provides brain and spinal cord injury survivors, family members, caregivers, friends and professionals with educational information and resources needed to support them in the community. They serve Florida residents.
Jack Keller Inc. REALTORS
Phone: (727) 586-1498
Specializes in the sale of wheelchair-accessible homes in West-Central Florida
New Horizon Loan (NHL) Program
Phone: 1-844-353-2278
The New Horizon Loan (NHL) Program is an alternative assistive technology finance program under the Assistive Technology Act of 2004, Section 4 (e)(2)(A) designed to assist individuals with disabilities to borrow money at reasonable interest rates for the purchase of assistive technologies. Our New Horizon Business Loan Program is a similar program that can assist qualified persons with disabilities who are seeking employment through self-employment opportunities. These are low interest rate loan programs that may offer below market interest rates that can help keep your loan payment low along with no prepayment penalty features.
Quantum Leap Farm
Phone: (813) 920-9250
Quantum Leap Farm is a Nonprofit Therapeutic Equestrian Program Serving Active and Veteran Military and Civilian Adults with Mental & Physical Disabilities. Quantum Leap Farm is located in Odessa, Florida and serves the Tampa Bay area.
Shake-A-Leg Miami
Phone: 305-858-5550
Shake-A-Leg Miami (SALM) is a registered non-profit organization that has partnered with the City of Miami for more than two decades. During those 20 years, SALM has come to be known as South Florida's premier,community boating center, offering programs and activities year-round, seven days a week.
Tampa Thunder
The Tampa Thunder Power Wheelchair Soccer team is a Tampa wheelchair soccer club. Founded in 2004, the Tampa Thunder has played in over 150 games and competed in over 25 regional and national tournaments since it's inception. The Tampa Thunder is currently ranked third in the nation.
The Woody Foundation
Phone: (305) 586-3107
The Woody Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization formed in 2011 to raise funds for the recovery of people with spinal cord injuries. The namesake of The Foundation James "Woody" Beckham suffered his spinal cord injury making a rugby tackle in January 2011. His family and friends have bonded together to support Woody by making donations to local charities which help others with similar spinal cord injuries. Provide "Woody Packs" filled with assistive devices for those with SCI
