The Special Needs Family Hour Presents: Children’s Board of Hillsborough County!

December 8, 2019 by julieames Posted in Podcasts & Show Resources, Resource Tagged Children's Board of Hillsborough County, Kelley Parris, Resource Centers

Children’s Board of Hillsborough County

Join us this Sunday afternoon on the Special Needs Family Hour at 1:00 pm!
Our guest is Kelley Parris, the Executive Director of the Children’s Board of Hillsborough County.

The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County proudly serves children and families. Created by the voters in 1988, they provide funding for services and supports on behalf of children, with an emphasis on pregnant women and children birth to age eight. In the fiscal year of 2019, they invested $42 million in more than 90 local non-profit agencies. Their funded partners have clearly defined goals and outcomes that are regularly monitored for quality and performance.

The strategic focus of the Children’s Board is to work with organizations who share a common vision of offering support to children so they can lead a healthy, safe, and productive life, which makes a difference for all residents of Hillsborough County.

There are six Children’s Board Family Resource Centers located throughout Hillsborough County that offer programs and services emphasizing child development, self sufficiency, and health and safety. Programs and services are at no cost to participants. The Centers are a fun and inviting place for families to come on a day-to-day basis. For the location nearest you – Click here!

Mission: The Children’s Board invests in partnerships and quality programs to support the success of all children and families in Hillsborough County.

Vision: Hillsborough County will be recognized as one of the top five places in the nation to raise children.

The Special Needs Family Hour Presents: Hailey Moss – Attorney, Author, Artist, & Autism Advocate!!

November 17, 2019 by julieames Posted in Autism, Podcasts & Show Resources Tagged Autism, Haley Moss, Motivation

Hailey Moss – Attorney, Author, Artist, & Autism Advocate

This week our guest is Haley Moss. She is the first openly autistic woman attorney in the state of Florida. Haley Moss is a South Florida native who was diagnosed with autism at age three.

Upon receiving her autism diagnosis, her family was told that she would be fortunate to make a friend, graduate high school, or obtain her driver’s license. Haley has defied the expectations set forth within her initial diagnosis.

Today, she is an attorney, author, artist, and autism advocate who writes and speaks publicly about her journey and gives hope for other autistic people and their families and friends.

The Special Needs Family Hour Presents: Patti Rendon Explains the Florida Med-Waiver Services!

September 29, 2019 by julieames Posted in Financial, Podcasts & Show Resources Tagged Florida Med-Waiver Program, Med-Waiver, Patti Rendon, Rendon Support Services

Patti Rendon Explains the Florida Med-Waiver Services!

Join us Sunday afternoon with Patti Rendon of Rendon Support Services. Patti explains how the Florida Med-Waiver program works once an individual has qualified.

Patti has been a Med-Waiver Support Coordinator for over twenty years and runs a support coordination agency. Patti is familiar with all aspects of the Florida Med-Waiver Program. She serves individuals in Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, Collier, and Desoto Counties. Patti has extensive experience in Adult Day Training, Supported Living, and Supported Employment. She is an advocate for individuals with disabilities and believes that all individuals have the right to live a long full life.

We discuss Life Skills reference Meaningful Day Activities to include Companionship, Supported Employment Coaches, and Adult Day Training. These are activities that help give value to individuals with disabilities and help them to become contributing members of the community.

We also discuss living arrangements available to those with disabilities. There are various options that are available to include independent living, supported living, and group homes. There are different types of group homes based on the needs of the individual. Some group homes may focus on medical or behavioral issues.

Contact: Phone: 813-643-1054 Email: Patti@Rendonwsc.com

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September 23, 2019 by julieames Posted in Podcasts & Show Resources

Special Needs Family Hour Airs Every Sunday Sunday 1-2pm at 860AM The Answer

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The Special Needs Family Hour Presents: Answers to Listener’s Questions about SSI Benefits and Med-Waiver Services!

September 9, 2019 by julieames Posted in Financial, Podcasts & Show Resources Tagged Florida Med-Waiver Program, Liz Montefu, Med-Waiver, Montefu Consulting, Patti Rendon, Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income, Survivor Benefits, Women's Benefits

Security Benefits and Med-Waiver Services

Join us Sunday afternoon as listener’s questions are answered by Liz Montefu and Patti Rendon. Experts in their respective fields of Social Security Benefits and Med-Waiver Services.

Liz has been guiding individuals through the rough waters of Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income claims for over 30 years. She is experienced in benefit coordination and can help – whether you are filing for benefits for the first time or you are preparing to go before an Administrative Law Judge at a hearing.

Visit Montefu Consulting at https://www.montefuconsulting.com/ to learn more about Social Security, Social Security Disability Income Benefits, Survivor Benefits, Children’s SSI, Women’s Benefits, and Montefu Consulting Education Seminars.

For Your Free Consultation:
Contact: Phone: 813-495-8787 or
Email: contactus@montefuconsulting.com

Patti Rendon has been a Med-Waiver Support Coordinator for over twenty years. Patti is familiar with all aspects of the Florida Med-Waiver Program. Contact: Phone: 813-643-1054 or Email: Patti@Rendonwsc.com

The Special Needs Family Hour Presents: Alder Allensworth!

September 1, 2019 by julieames Posted in Motivation, Podcasts & Show Resources Tagged Alder Allensworth, Prevail Celebrate the Journey, Sailability Greater Tampa Bay

Prevail Celebrate the Journey

After being diagnosed with a rare usually fatal cancer, Alder Allensworth made a miraculous recovery and took on a sailing journey most would only dream of. Having lost one eye to cancer, Alder dedicated herself to this 1,200-mile trip to raise money and awareness for sailors with disabilities, and quickly realized that sailing the 12-foot Prevail from Florida to Maine presented a whole new set of challenges that she had never encountered before, even on the water. Prevail follows Alder’s story from her diagnosis through her sailing expedition, and finally to the creation of a nonprofit sailing organization that provides instruction and recreation to people of all ages and abilities: Sailability Greater Tampa Bay.

Alder Allensworth, MM, LMHC, RN, CIHC has over 40 years of experience assisting people to reach their highest potential. Click here to: Learn more about Alder.

Start sailing!
Find out how you can learn to sail. Click here to: Learn more >

Prevail: Celebrate the Journey, is available on Amazon.

Prevail is also available as an audiobook through audiobooks.com.

Listen to a free sample.

The Special Needs Family Hour Presents: Because of Sam the Documentary!

August 4, 2019 by julieames Posted in Down Syndrome, Motivation, Podcasts & Show Resources Tagged Because of Sam, Jeffrey Kamis, Ruth Piazza, Sam Piazza

Join us Sunday afternoon with Renee Warmack, the Producer, Director, and Writer of the documentary Because of Sam.

Along with Renee are the star of the documentary, Sam Piazza; his mother, Ruth Piazza; and Jeffrey Kamis, the Vice President of Media & Public Relations for PDQ Restaurants, where Sam works.

Sam is a Tampa hero. As a young man with Down syndrome, Sam has broken barriers and proven that people with disabilities can succeed and inspire others to do more – and be more. Sam’s life and story help others Claim Their Power and Capture Their Dreams, every day.

This past Monday was the first community screening of Because of Sam at the Tampa Theatre. It was a success with the movie receiving a standing ovation from a packed theatre. The evening culminated with Tampa Theatre adding a second show Saturday, August 10th.

Here’s your chance to see what you missed!

Tickets are $12.50 general admission / $9.50 Tampa Theatre Members and can be bought at BecauseofSam.com or at the Tampa Theatre Box Office.

The Special Needs Family Hour Presents: Brookwood Community for those with Disabilities!

July 3, 2019 by julieames Posted in Housing, Podcasts & Show Resources Tagged Brookwood Community, Community for those with Disabilities, Special Needs Community

The Brookwood Community is a 475-acre campus.

It is located in Brookshire, Texas, 40 miles west of downtown Houston. The Brookwood Community is a non-profit (501(c)3) residential facility and vocational program for adults with disabilities. The citizens work in one or more of several on-site enterprises, exercise and play in the indoor swimming pool and gymnasium, celebrate the presence of God in their inter-faith worship center, and when necessary, receive care in the medical clinic. Brookwood provides an educational environment that creates meaningful jobs, builds a sense of belonging, and demands dignity and respect for adults with disabilities.

The campus consists of: Eight group homes, two single-family staff homes, a residential Inn, health and dental clinic, Worship Center, enterprise building, activities and administration building, 47 greenhouses, Gift and Garden Center and the Café at Brookwood, and several other support buildings.

Brookwood serves: 110 resident adults (known as Brookwood “citizens”) who are functionally disabled and live at Brookwood 24/7. Another 80 plus adults participate in our day program. The range of diverse needs at Brookwood include people with autism spectrum disorders; intellectual disabilities; developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury; dual diagnosis; and/or aging care needs. It is the only community that takes care of their aging residents.

The Brookwood Community established in 1985

The Brookwood Gift and Garden Center is located on the Brookwood Community campus in Brookshire. Here you can shop at the store, browse the greenhouse, and have lunch with friends in the adjacent Café. Shop online at www.brookwoodstore.com.

Brookwood’s purpose is: To provide opportunity through education so that Brookwood citizens will:

Acquire meaningful job skills and hold real jobs in the Community’s own business enterprises
Experience the pride that accompanies the ability to contribute to one’s own support
Grow socially, emotionally, and spiritually

Brookwood is the whole package. They have built a sustainable model that has the support of the local community. It is important to read the book Everybody’s Got A Seed to Sow – The Brookwood Story by Yvonne Strait, the founder of Brookwood to truly appreciate what has been accomplished at Brookwood. To purchase the book click here.

2019 Center for Learning Conference Schedule

July 29 – Aug 1, 2019	The Brookwood Way Network Days Conference

Since initially launching the Brookwood Network Days Center for Learning Conferences in the summer of 2013, Brookwood has hosted over 190 national and international peer organizations from around the world!

CONTACT BROOKWOOD
Brookwood Website: Click Here
Main Number: 281-375-2100
Tour Reservations: 281-375-2100

MAIN ADDRESS
The Brookwood Community
1752 FM 1489 Brookshire, TX 77423

Administrative Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm