Disability Services
Miami-Dade County's Department of Human Services (DHS) provides assistance to individuals with disabilities and includes the following:
Independent living skills training that allows individual with a disability to become as independent as possible within the parameters of their disability.
Counseling
Group therapy
Case management (oversees that the needs of the individual are being met)
Personal home care attendant
Sign language and Braille classes
Technical assistant (assistance to public and private sector on issues related to persons with disabilities and disability laws)
Employment placement assistance
For an appointment call or visit the following location:
Location
Address
Phone
Disability Services and Independent Living (DSAIL)
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday
1335 NW 14 Street
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 547-5445
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Miami Dade County Veteran Services Program
Miami-Dade County's Department of Human Services (DHS) provides assistance to veterans, as well as children, widows, parents of veterans, retired veterans and their families regarding claims to the United States (US) Department of Veterans Affairs.
Program services include assistance with:
hospitalization
burial
military discharge review
compensation
pension
dependence and indemnity compensation
education
Veterans Administration home loan
vocational rehabilitation, and
insurance
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must have proof of military service.
A spouse must have a certified copy of marriage certificate
A child must have a copy of birth certificate.
If veteran is deceased, a certified copy of death certificate is needed.
Applicants should contact nearest Veteran Service Center at the following locations (hours and dates are subject to change). Additional information on the benefits provides to Veterans can be found on the Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Program services include assistance with:
hospitalization
burial
military discharge review
compensation
pension
dependence and indemnity compensation
education
Veterans Administration home loan
vocational rehabilitation, and
insurance
Eligibility Requirements:
Applicant must have proof of military service.
A spouse must have a certified copy of marriage certificate
A child must have a copy of birth certificate.
If veteran is deceased, a certified copy of death certificate is needed.
Applicants should contact nearest Veteran Service Center at the following locations (hours and dates are subject to change). Additional information on the benefits provides to Veterans can be found on the Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Monday, December 22, 2008
National Resource Directory
National Resource Directory
An online partnership of "shared care" providing information on, and access to, services and resources for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans, their families and families of the fallen, and those who support them from recovery and rehabilitation to community reintegration.
It is maintained by the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs. The information in the Directory is from federal, state and local governmental agencies; veteran service and benefit organizations; non-profit community-based and faith-based organizations; academic institutions, professional associations and philanthropic organizations.
Also visit here.
An online partnership of "shared care" providing information on, and access to, services and resources for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans, their families and families of the fallen, and those who support them from recovery and rehabilitation to community reintegration.
It is maintained by the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs. The information in the Directory is from federal, state and local governmental agencies; veteran service and benefit organizations; non-profit community-based and faith-based organizations; academic institutions, professional associations and philanthropic organizations.
Also visit here.
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