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Miami for Disabled Visitors
Information about the accessibility of Miami Florida
for physically and mentally challenged visitors. Includes
where to get disabled parking permits, the accessibility
of public transportation systems, beach wheelchair
availability, and more information for Miami's special
needs visitors.
Temporary Disabled Parking Permits in Miami
Temporary State of Florida disabled parking permits are
available for a fee to qualified persons who visit the Miami-Dade
County Tax Collector's Office at 140 West Flagler Street,
14th Floor, Miami, Florida. Applicants must show
an out-of-state disabled parking permit and their passport
or other comparable form of photo identification.
For more information call 305-375-5762.
Miami Transit System Accessibility
Information about the accessibility of public transportation
in Miami-Dade County including the accessibility of
Miami's MetroBus, MetroRail, MetroMover systems
Beach Wheelchairs at County Beaches
Beach wheelchairs are available at two Miami-Dade County Beach Parks.
Use is free but you will probably be asked to leave a deposit or
something of value. The chairs are available on a first come,
first basis, but it's still a good idea to call ahead to let the
staff know you are coming and would like to use a chair. Beach
wheel chairs are available at Crandon Beach Park (4000 Crandon
Boulevard, Key Biscayne, Phone: 786-336-6980) and Haulover Beach
Park (1800 Collins Avenue, North Miami Beach, phone 786-336-6990).
Miami Beach Resources for Disabled Visitors
Information about beach wheelchairs in the
city of Miami Beach, the accessibility of hotels in that city,
wheelchair accessible taxis, and other information
for physically and mentally challenged visitors to South
Beach and other parts of the city of Miami Beach. For more
information call 305-673-7080 or TTY 305-673-7218.
City of Miami Beach ADA Coordination Office
ADA policies of the city of Miami Beach and information
about curb ramps, sign language interpreter services,
the Florida white cane law, principles of disability etiquette,
service animals, and more.
City of Miami Parks Disabilities Division
The Parks Department of the city of Miami has several
programs for the physically and mentally challenged
and they organize several special sports and social
events each year that are open to everyone in the disabled community.
Miami-Dade County ADA Coordination Office
Information about the ADA policies and services of
Miami-Dade County. For more information call 305-375-3566
or TTY 305-375-4805.
Miami Disaster Preparation for Those With Special Needs
Disaster evacuation assistance and preparation information
for residents of Miami-Dade County with special needs.
Other Resources
Accessible Van Rentals in Miami
Debbie School at the University of Miami
Easter Seals of South Florida
Miami Deaf Services Bureau
Miami Lighthouse for the Blind
Miami Project to Cure Paralysis
Shake-A-Leg Miami Aquatic Center
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Related Links
Miami for Residents
Miami for Visitors
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