Self Reliance Inc.

United Way

Self Reliance is a United Way Agency, funded in part by the Rehabilitation Services Administration, US Department of Education / Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Hillsborough County BOCC and Plant City CDBG.

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Verizon Foundation Awards Self Reliance 

Self Reliance received funding from the Verizon Foundation to establish a model computer resource lab for individuals with disabilities in Hillsborough County. The lab contains workstations accessible for people who use wheelchairs, along with adaptive technology for other disabilities. Screen readers for people with visual disabilities and adaptive devices for the deaf and hard of hearing are also available. The lab affords the opportunity for people with disabilities to learn computer and typing skills, search the internet, look for employment, and work at their own pace while locating valuable community resources needed for independence. The lab and resource center is open to the public during Self Reliance’s business hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in Friday. It is suggested that you call 813-375-3965 to insure Self Reliance is open and the lab is available. All persons using the lab are required to sign a user agreement.

Hillsborough County Department of Affordable Housing provides funding for barrier removal for people with disabilities residing in the County but not in the Tampa city limits.

City of Tampa Department of Community Development provides funding for barrier removal for persons with disabilities residing in the City of Tampa.

Tampa Mayor’s Alliance provides funds for people residing in the City of Tampa who may not qualify for other funding for barrier removal.

FAAST (Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technology) provides funding for repair and refurbishment of assistive devices including power chairs, scooters and other equipment.

The Plant City Department of Community Development provides funds for outreach to people with disabilities living in the City of Plant City.

A support group for parents/caregivers who are deaf and caring for a young child was made possible through a Grant from the Junior League of Tampa.

The HCMA (Hillsborough County Medical Association) supports the purchase of assistive listening devices for children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing.

The Millennium Sertoma Club supports the purchase of durable medical equipment and assistive listening through financial contributions.

Judy Schiavo presents a check to Brenda Reuhl from Self Reliance