Personal Supports · Life Skills · Respite · Supported Living
Supporting abilities. Building independence.
Being independent doesn't mean being alone. We help adults with disabilities across the Central and Suncoast Region of Florida stay in their own home, keep the routine that works for them, and stay part of the community they live in. You tell us what a good day looks like. We build the support around that.
Caring for someone and need a break? Call and ask about respite. We move quickly on those.
- HCBS Medicaid Waiver
- Florida Community Care
- APD iBudget
- Coordinator referrals
Person-centered support
for a stronger, more independent you.
Our services
Support for the shape of a whole day
Four services that work together, described in plain terms so you can find the right starting point.
Personal Supports
Hands-on help with the daily routine. Getting ready in the morning, meals, staying safe at home, and getting out when you want to.
Learn more about Personal SupportsLife Skills
Steady company and support that builds real skills, keeps people social, and connects them to the community they already live in.
Learn more about Life SkillsRespite Services
Short-term, dependable coverage so a family caregiver can rest, work, or handle an emergency without worrying about who is there.
Learn more about Respite ServicesSupported Living
The skills and the steady backup a person needs to find a place of their own, keep it, and do well in it.
Learn more about Supported LivingNot sure which service fits? Contact us and we’ll help you figure it out.
Eligibility & funding
Programs we accept
We're an approved provider across Florida's home and community-based programs, so support can be authorized through the plan you already have.
HCBS Medicaid Waiver Provider
We are an approved Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid Waiver provider, so waiver-funded supports can be delivered in your own home and community rather than in a facility.
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We participate in the Florida Community Care (FCC) managed care program, one of Florida's Statewide Medicaid Managed Care Long-Term Care plans.
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Services can be authorized through the Agency for Persons with Disabilities' iBudget Florida waiver and coordinated with your support plan.
Learn moreabout APD iBudget Florida Waiver (opens in a new tab)Support coordinator referrals
Support coordinators can refer a client to us directly, and we coordinate services against the goals already in that person's support plan.
Learn moreabout Support coordinator referrals
Who we generally support
- Adults age 18 and older with a disability, living in the Central and Suncoast Region of Florida.
- Enrolled in a Florida Medicaid waiver or managed care long-term care program, or working toward one.
- Support needs identified in a current support plan, or a situation you'd like help assessing.
- Family caregivers who need planned or emergency respite coverage.
Not sure if you qualify?
Your program and support plan decide eligibility and covered hours, not us. If you're not sure where you stand, call. We'll help you work it out, and there's no cost to ask.
Call (863) 688-4343Check our credentials
Independence Inc. of Central Florida is an enrolled provider. Please verify us before you refer, rather than taking our word for it.
- Florida provider number
- 679999096
- Florida corporation
- P00000016685
As listed on the NPI record above.
Active since 2000.
Why families and coordinators choose us
The difference is in how we work
Choosing who comes into your home is a big decision. Here is how we work, and what you can hold us to.
We start with the person
Every plan starts with the person's own goals and daily routine. We shape the support around their life instead of handing them a template.
One coordinated team
All four services under one roof means fewer handoffs, less repeating yourself, and people who actually know your situation.
Screened, qualified staff
Every direct support professional clears drug testing and Level 1 and 2 background screening, with real experience in developmental disabilities.
Here when it's urgent
Respite and emergency coverage exist for the hard days. When a caregiver needs a break fast, we move quickly.
Advocacy and support
We advocate for individual rights and work with families, coordinators, and plans to make sure the right services actually get authorized.
Community integration
Community activities, social events, and recreation. Independence should not mean spending the day by yourself.
How it works
Getting started is simpler than you'd think
Four steps, at your pace. You never have to have it all figured out before you reach out.
- 1
Reach out
Fill out a short form or call us. Tell us what's going on. There's no cost to ask.
- 2
Talk it through
A real person follows up to understand the situation and answer your questions.
- 3
Build a plan
We match services to the person's goals and coordinate with your support plan and funding source.
- 4
Start services
Your support professional begins, and we stay in touch to keep things working.
Our impact in Central Florida
- 26
- Years supporting Central Florida families
- Incorporated in Florida in 2000.
- 4
- Coordinated services under one roof
Every person. Every possibility. Every day.
Join the team
Support someone’s independence. Build a real career doing it.
If you’ve got experience with developmental disabilities and want work that matters, we’d like to meet you.
Ready when you are
Let's find the right support together
Have a quick question? Contact us. Ready to start? Request services and we'll take it from there.