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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
SHAN GOFF, CHIEF
CHARLIE CRIST
BUREAU OF INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT
Commissioner
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
October 18, 2002
MEMORANDUM #02-95
TO:
ESE Directors
District Parent Liaisons
FDLRS Managers
FDLRS Parent Services Contacts
FROM:
Shan Goff
SUBJECT:
Updated Publications from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
We are pleased to inform you of the availability of two updated publications from the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council.
First Steps: A Guide for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities
will help parents learn what services are available for
children with special needs. Written by parents, the guide addresses emotional and physical stresses encountered in caring for
children with developmental disabilities.
Planning Ahead: A Handbook for Parents, Family Members and Guardians of Adults with Developmental Disabilities
is valuable to
families in planning for the care of a family member after the loss of a parent or caregiver. The handbook includes information on
government benefits, housing, health care, and other topics relevant to the quality of life for an adult with disabilities.
These publications may be ordered at no cost through the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council by calling (850) 488-4180 or
(800) 580-7801. In addition, the handbooks and many other publications for parents are available on the Council’s website at
www.fddc.org.
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cc: Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Members
SAC Members
