The Center for Independent Living of Broward and Gulf Coast provides vital support to individuals with disabilities impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Our services ensure equal access to shelters, disaster relief, housing, and medical supplies, empowering resilience and independence. Expert advocacy, rebuilding wheelchair ramps, debris removal, wheelchairs, meals and specialized adaptive equipment for children facilitate recovery, rebuilding and thriving.
Florida's coastline along the Gulf Coast and other impacted areas was severely damaged by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. News reports have estimated a combined $4.3 billion loss. The most vulnerable citizens are people with disabilities who are often forgotten. Specialized services are needed for people with disabilities in the aftermath of a major disaster like these hurricanes. The consequences would be disastrous if these needs go unmet. Some citizens with disabilities would be left homeless.
The Center for Independent Living of Broward and Gulf Coast would restore independence and self-sufficiency among those individuals with disabilities impacted by the hurricanes.
The long-term impact of the assistance we provide can be life-changing. Much needed medical supplies would be provided to increase health outcomes, nutrition would be restored by providing healthy meals and homelessness can be avoided by restoring home damage.
