Guest guest Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Happy New Year! My husband and I had the opportunity to bring our girls to Disney for the holidays, and absolutely fell in love with the Orlando area. We had been down there back in 2005 during the summer months, but didn't give it much consideration since our future plans included moving to Arizona. However, after looking into services available for the disabled, we quickly had to give up that dream upon learning that a vast majority of my benefits would be lost once Steve obtained a job. Regardless, the idea of moving to a warmer climate has remained, and, mainly due to the cost of housing and the climate year round, Florida is quickly winning over our hearts. Does anyone have an idea as to the services available in Florida, or can anyone lead me in the right direction as to learn of such information? I have already been advised that the state has Medicare/Medicaid, but my biggest concern is PA services. Does Florida operate an Office of Rehab Services? Thanks for the insight... Amy M. Marquez McHenry, Illinois (for my latest personal & family updates, check out <http://www.myspace.com/mom2daniharley> www.myspace.com/mom2daniharley & www.carepages.com/ServeCarePage?cpn=WhereThereIsAWillThereIsAWay & extrefid=tl cinvite) " You can go on living, or you can go on dying.the choice is yours! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Amy, I'm passing your message on to two Florida friends that might be able to provide you with info? -- Later, Mike Briggs Photography Gallery - http://www.pbase.com/photogrif/ My Space - http://www.myspace.com/photogrif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Amy, We are in Tampa, Florida and my husband has been able to access services through the state of Florida's Vocational Rehabilitation because he works part time.? He still receives SSDI but the part time component allowed them to put all the computerized driving equipment and? ramp into the caravan we purchased.? As far as PA services, he has some of that too but we pay privately because our income is too high.? We understand there is something called " Medicaid Waiver " for in-home services but have never been able to benefit from that due to our income.? The State Voc Rehab should be able to send you in the right direction for that but BE WARNED (!).? Those people are slow and the squeaky wheel definitely gets the grease.? Be prepared to put a lot of energy into it!? Best of Luck!? Anyone in Florida... Happy New Year! My husband and I had the opportunity to bring our girls to Disney for the holidays, and absolutely fell in love with the Orlando area. We had been down there back in 2005 during the summer months, but didn't give it much consideration since our future plans included moving to Arizona. However, after looking into services available for the disabled, we quickly had to give up that dream upon learning that a vast majority of my benefits would be lost once Steve obtained a job. Regardless, the idea of moving to a warmer climate has remained, and, mainly due to the cost of housing and the climate year round, Florida is quickly winning over our hearts. Does anyone have an idea as to the services available in Florida, or can anyone lead me in the right direction as to learn of such information? I have already been advised that the state has Medicare/Medicaid, but my biggest concern is PA services. Does Florida operate an Office of Rehab Services? Thanks for the insight... Amy M. Marquez McHenry, Illinois (for my latest personal & family updates, check out <http://www.myspace.com/mom2daniharley> www.myspace.com/mom2daniharley & www.carepages.com/ServeCarePage?cpn=WhereThereIsAWillThereIsAWay & extrefid=tl cinvite) " You can go on living, or you can go on dying.the choice is yours! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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