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CarFit Program - American Society on Aging & AARP & AAA & Am. Occupational Therapy Assoc |
CarFit Educational Program: seniors 65 and older. 12 point check of your auto to improve the fit of your car to you. Call Carlin Rogers Consulting for events info. 407-422-0991 fcr201@aol.com |
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Deaf Services Bureau |
Deaf Services Bureau: Free amplified telephone equipment for hearing impaired persons. Tel: 305-560-2866 FCernudaDSB@bellsouth.net |
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Florida Safe Mobility for Life Program - Florida Department of Transportation |
Florida Mature Driver Safety Resources Guide: to improve the safety, access and mobility of Florida Senior population. Htttp://www.Dot.State.fl.us/TrafficOperations/Operations/SafetyIsGolden.htm |
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Driver Safety Program - AARP |
Driver Safety Program: classes helps older drivers refresh and renew driving skills. Graduates may be elegible for discount in auto insurance premiums. 1-866-595-7678 http://www.aarp.org |
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Benefits Check Up Program |
Benefits Check Up: Free Report of local, state and national benefits to which you may be entitled. Internet request only. http://BenefitsCheckUp.org PLEASE CHECK FOR REQUIRED INFORMATION. |
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Alliance for Aging - Elder Help Line, Miami-Dade & Monroe Counties |
Alliance For Aging: Access to information about services for Florida Seniors Tel: 305-670-6500 or 1-800-963-5337 |
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Relay 711, Florida Telecommunications Relay Inc. |
Relay 711: a communication link for deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind or speech impaired persons through special phone equipment and operators to communicate with normal telephones and vice-versa. Customer Service: 1-800-676-3777 |
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Elder Update Magazine - Florida Department of Elder Affairs |
Elder Update Magazine: Florida State publication on elder affairs in the State.. Request free subscription at: 1-800-963-5337 or by mail: Elder Update, PO BOX 6750, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6750, On-line Version at http://www.elderaffairs.state.fl.us/english/pubsUpdate.htm l |
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Telephone Discounts & LifeLine - Florida Public Services Commission |
Florida Connection Program Link-Up & Lifeline: You could be elegible for a discount on your monthly telephone bill if you participate in some Assistance Programs or if your household income does not surpass a certain amount. Call 1-800-540-7039 o http://www.FloridaPsc.com |
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Water Use Efficiency Program - Miami-Dade County |
Water Use Efficiency Program: Miami-Dade County's $100 to $200 rebate program for instalation of high efficiency Toilet and Clothes Washers. Only Seniors who qualify for the additional homestead exemption on their property taxes and residents who meet federal criteria for low income households. Tel: 311 |
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Miami-Dade County |
Hurricane/Emergencies Preparedness Services: Miami-Dade County Services to help you. Tel.: 311 o http://www.miamidade.gov/oem 1) Find out if you qualify for one of the 3 Hurricane Shutters Programs. 2) If you need special attention during an emergency, you can register in a Program to assist you to evacuate during an emergency. 3) Request pick-up of large pieces of trash from the streets. 4) find a shelter near to you and which accept domestic pets. |
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FEMA & Florida State Emergency Response Team |
Hurricane Claims Assistance Service: If you have been affected by a Hurricane you can get counseling and assistance in filling out the required paperwork. Friends, relatives, neighbors and community groups can help Seniors get the assistance. Tel: 1-800-621-3362, TTY 1-800-462-7585 or http://www.Fema.gov |
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National Flood Insurance Program |
Flood Insurance Program: Flood losses might not be covered by your Homeowners Policy (check with your Insurance agent). Federal disaster assistance is only available if The President declares an emergency. Find out more at 1-888-379-9531, TDD: 800-427-5593 or http://FloodSmart.gov |
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Discount Drug Card - State of Florida |
Florida Discount Drug Card Pogram: State of Florida If you qualify, you could receceive varying discounts on most prescription drugs at participating pharmacies in Florida. 60 years old or older whithout prs=escription drug coverage or who fall into the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage Gap. Under 60 years old must qualify on income. Apply at 1-866-341-8894, TTY 1-866-763-9630 or online at http://FloridaDiscountDrugCard.com |
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SHINE- Florida Department of Elder Affairs |
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders): Volunteer Services that empowers Medicare Beneficiaries, their caregivers or family members to make informed decisions about Medicare, other health care issues and prescription assistance programs. Elder HelpLine 1-800-963-5337 |
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Free Windstorm Insurance Home Inspection - Florida Insurance Department |
My Safe Florida Home: Free home inspection from the Florida Insurance Department might make your home elelgible for a Windstorm premium discount. 1-866-513-6734 or http://www.floir.com/hurricanes/hurricanelossmitigation.aspx |
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Property Tax Exemption for Florida Seniors |
Property Tax ExemptionS Seniors: Up to $50,000 for 65 years olds or older with low household incomes. OTHER: (1) Non-Veteran Disability (2) Blind (3) Widow(er) (4) Veteran Service Connected Disability.. Consult the County's Property Appraiser at 786-331-5321 o http://www.MiamiDade.gov/pa VETERANS: Service-connected Florida residents Disabled vets and spouses of Deceased vets while on active duty may qualify for an up-to 100% tax exemption on their homesteaded property. Consult your County's Property Appraiser's Office. For more info: http://wwwFloridaVets.org/pdf/Ammendment7.pdf or http://miamidade.gov/pa/exempt_Veterans_Disability.asp Call VA: 1-800-827-1000 |
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Domestic and Sexual Abuse of Seniors, The Lodge - Victim Response Inc |
Elder Domestic Violence or Sexual Abuse Project. Call and make a referral. 305-693-1170 ext 230 24 hours/7 days http://www.TheLodge.org |
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Juan Luis Rodriguez-Kohly, Loan Officer Capital International Financial Inc |
Reverse Mortgages: Your Trusted Reverse Mortgage Specialist. Federal Government insured for Seniors older than 61 years of age. Get supplemental income form your equity in your home. Pay-off present mortgage. You make no monthly payments. For any questions about your Reverse Mortgage needs, call 786-262-6487, RodKohly@HappySeniorHomeOwners.com or at http://wwwSeniorReverseFlorida.com |
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Luis A Pedroza |
Lawn and Landscaping Services. Tel: 786-390-2617 |
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Giraldo Mesa - EGM Construction |
Giraldo Mesa - General Construction: Custom Built Homes, Remodeling. Tel: 786-201-0422 |
