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their families, educators, government officials, and other community stakeholders, we
enhance the community for us all.”
Ø “The Assistive Technology Advisory Council (ATAC) acts as the board of directors for
FAAST and is mandated by the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended in 2004
(P.L. 108-364) and Florida Statute 413.407. ATAC members represent individuals who
have disabilities that use assistive technology or the family members or guardians of the
individuals, consumer organizations concerned with assistive technology, business and
industry concerned with assistive technology, and state agencies that provide or
coordinate assistive technology devices or services for individuals who have disabilities.”
§ Phone: (877) 506-2723
§ Email: Info@FAAST.org
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Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living (FACIL) – Regional Centers for
Independent Living Boards
Ø “Centers for Independent Living are consumer-driven, non-profit organizations who
support community living and independence for people with disabilities based on the
belief that all people can live with dignity, make their own choices and participate fully
in society. CILs provide tools and supports for integrating people with disabilities fully
into their communities. CILs serve all disabilities and all ages in every county in Florida.”
Ø There are 15 Centers for Independent Living (CIL) throughout the state of Florida which
each have board opportunities, including: CIL of Northwest Florida (Escambia, Okaloosa,
Santa Rosa, Walton), Disability Resource Center (Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gulf, Holmes,
Jackson, Liberty, Washington), Ability 1st (Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Madison, Taylor,
Wakulla), CIL Jacksonville (Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, St. Johns), CIL of North Central
Florida (Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando,
Lafayette, Lake, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwannee, Union), disAbility Solutions
for Independent Living (Flagler, Volusia), CIL of Central Florida (DeSoto, Hardee,
Highlands, Orange, Osceola, Seminole), Resource Center for Disability Solutions
(Brevard, Indian River), Suncoast CIL (Manatee, Sarasota), Self Reliance (Hillsborough),
Disability Achievement Center (Pasco, Pinellas), CIL of Broward (Broward), Center for
Independent Living Options (Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie), CIL of South
Florida (Miami-Dade), CIL of the Keys (Monroe).
§ Phone: (850) 575-6004
§ Email: info@floridacils.org
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Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (Florida ARF) – Board of Directors
Ø “The mission of the Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc. is to promote the
interests of individuals with disabilities by acting as a public policy change agent, and to
promote and serve the interests of community human service provider organizations.”
Ø “Florida ARF is a statewide, professional industry association that provides advocacy,
information, and networking for individuals with disabilities and the community
agencies that serve them. Florida ARF is a leader in the initiation of public policy change
to promote and protect the interests of individuals with disabilities as well as the
community agencies that provide quality services to individuals with disabilities. Florida
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