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Restraint in Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP) for Children under 18

In Florida, an individual who is in a Statewide Inpatient Psychiatric Program (SIPP) can only be restrained to control behaviors that create an emergency or crisis situation. Restraint means the immobilization of a person’s body in order to restrict movement by physically holding or by the use of mechanical or…

Restraint in Mental Health Facilities

An adult in a public or privately contracted state mental health facility has a right not to be restrained unless he/she is determined to be an immediate danger to self or others. Restraint means the control of a person’s body in order to restrict movement by physically holding or by…

Seclusion in Developmental Disability Facilities

Including group homes, Developmental Disability Centers (DDC), and Comprehensive Transitional Education Program (CTEP or “Carlton Palms”) In Florida, an individual who has a developmental disability (DD) can only be secluded to control behaviors that create an emergency or crisis situation. Seclusion is forced isolation or confinement of a person in…

Restraint in Developmental Disability Facilities

Including group homes, Developmental Disability Centers (DDC), and the Comprehensive Transitional Education Program (CTEP or “Carlton Palms”). In Florida, an individual who has a developmental disability (DD) can only be restrained to control behaviors that create an emergency or crisis situation. Restraint means the immobilization of a person’s body in…

Restraint and Seclusion - Developmental Disabilities Facilities

We hope these Disability Topics pages will provide you with the detailed information you need regarding restraint and seclusion in developmental disability facilities. Restraint in Developmental Disability Facilities Seclusion in Developmental Disability Facilities

Medicaid

Medicaid is the state and federal partnership that provides health coverage for selected categories of people with low incomes. Its purpose is to improve the health of people who might otherwise go without medical care for themselves and their children. Medicaid is different in every state. Eligibility for Medicaid is…

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These organizations and programs assist with locating adequate housing, helping with modifying already existing homes and possibly providing financial options to homeowners.

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Whether you own or rent , it takes money, time and effort to fulfill your responsibilities. This housing information may be helpful to you.

Affordable Housing Options

The cost of maintaining adequate housing is a worry for many Floridians, especially for Floridians who have disabilities. See also our Section 504 tab under Other Legal Protections to learn about how the law prohibits discrimination based solely on disability in Public Housing and federally-funded programs.