Community Resources

Pinecrest Adaptive Driving Program
5360 Linton Boulevard
Delray Beach, Florida 33484
Phone: (561) 495-3634
www.pinecrestrehab.com

Brain Injury and Stroke Support Group
Pinecrest Cafeteria at Delray Medical Center
Mary Kaye
Phone: (561) 495-3048

Healthsouth Rehab Center (in cafeteria)
4399 Nob Hill Road
Sunrise, FL 33351
Sue Krinsky or Alex Lutin: (954) 746-1341
E-mail: SCISG@gmail.com

State Resources

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology

FAAST’s goal is to provide individuals with disabilities increased opportunities to access and acquire assistive technology and services. FAAST provides a loan service where individuals can test equipment at no charge in order to make more informed decisions about his/her needs. FAAST also distributes information regarding affordable housing and assistive technology vendors.
Phone: 1-888-788-9216
www.faast.org

Florida Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center

Their purpose is to increase knowledge of SCI related resources, help prevent secondary medical complications resulting from lack of knowledge, foster independence through self-knowledge and provide immediate access to current SCI resource information when needed by consumers throughout their lifetime.
Phone: 1-800-995-8544
http://fscirc.com/

The Brain And Spinal Cord Injury Program

The BSCIP provides eligible brain and spinal cord injury survivors with the opportunity to obtain the necessary services required to return to the community. Services include: acute care, case management, rehabilitation, assistive technology, transitional living, home and vehicle modification, and long-term community-based support. These services are made possible through a state funded program which provides monies from traffic fines, driving and boating under the influence conviction surcharges, and special tag fees.
Phone: 1-800-342-0778
www.doh.state.fl.us/workforce/BrainSC/index.html

Brain Injury Association of Florida

The BIAF provides free information for brain injury prevention programs, education and training, a toll free helpline, research, legislative advocacy, support resources, and publications for those who have sustained a brain injury and their families/care takers. 201 East Sample Road Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Phone: (954) 786-2400

Family Helpline: 1-800-992-3442
Online:www.biaf.org

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Offer services to increase employment, enhance independence and improve quality of life for individuals with disabilities in the state of Florida. Assist with evaluating capabilities and abilities to gain appropriate employment or re-enter the workforce.
Phone: (561) 650-6804
Online: www.rehabworks.org

National Resources

The National Spinal Cord Injury Association

NSCIA seeks to educate and empower SCI survivors to achieve higher levels of independence, health and fulfillment by providing peer support networks and education programs. NSCIA provides general information about spinal cord injuries, a comprehensive list of educational and support resources as well as publications. Membership is free.
www.spinalcord.org
Helpline: (800) 962-9629

American Heart Association

Provides information regarding the prevention and warning signs of heart attack and stroke as well as publications and other resources.
Phone: 1-800-AHA-USA-1
www.americanheart.org

Brain Injury Association of America

The BIAA serves individuals, families and professionals who are seeking information, resources, education and support regarding brain injuries. It has a network of support groups across the nation.
Family Helpline: 1-800-444-6443
www.biausa.org

The Amputee Coalition of America: (888) AMP-KNOW
www.amputee-coalition.org

National Stroke Association

National Stroke Association (NSA) strives to help survivors and caretakers learn about stroke and understand what care and support options are available. This website provides information regarding publications, products, programs and support groups.
Phone: 1-800-STROKES
www.stroke.org