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Council makes specific recommendations to the State Surgeon General regarding the
public health aspects of the prevention and control of diabetes.”
§ Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention
• Phone: (850) 245-4330
• Email: cdprevention@flhealth.gov
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Family Care Council Florida
Ø “The mission of the Family Care Councils of Florida (FCCF) is to educate and empower
individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, partnering with the
Agency for Persons with Disabilities, to bring quality services to individuals with dignity
and choice.”
Ø To learn more about the fifteen different regional councils, visit:
https://www.fccflorida.org/local-councils.html
§ Phone: (800) 470-8101
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Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
Ø “The Transportation Disadvantaged Program is a coordinated state-wide effort which
groups riders together for a shared ride service. Transportation services are available in
all 67 Florida counties for those who are eligible and have no access to transportation.”
Ø “The Commission sets policies and provides direction to its staff in the areas of quality
assurance and program evaluation, technical assistance and training, review of policies
and procedures, contract management and financial accountability. The Commission for
the Transportation Disadvantaged administers the Transportation Disadvantaged Trust
Fund and implements all provisions in Chapter 427.013 F.S.”
§ Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged
• Phone: (800) 983-2435
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Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
Ø “The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) is an advisory board, created by
federal and state law, whose purpose is to promote policies and best practices for
Floridians with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Individuals are appointed by
the Governor. FDDC’s mission is to advocate and promote meaningful participation in all
aspects of life for Floridians with developmental disabilities.”
Ø FDDC includes people with developmental disabilities and their families on its Council.
Ø Council Application Requirements
§ Phone: (800) 580-7801
§ Email: fddc@fddc.org
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Florida Endowment Foundation for Vocational Rehabilitation (The Able Trust)
Ø “The mission of The Able Trust is to be a key leader in providing opportunities for
successful employment for Floridians with disabilities. The organization was created by
the state legislature in 1990 as the Florida Endowment for Vocational Rehabilitation, as
a direct supporter of vocational rehabilitation efforts by state agencies and community
organizations.”
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