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Able Trust
The Able Trust believes that when people with disabilities want to work, they should. The Trust supports individuals non-profit vocational rehabilitation programs throughout Florida with fund-raising, grant making and public awareness of disability issues.
American Association of Intensive Pediatric Physical Therapy
4450 Eau Gallie Blvd. Suite 208
Melbourne, FL 32934
Phone: 321-255-6627
Fax: 321-259-8779
AAIPPT is a non-profit organization devoted to providing a source of information and research for parents of disabled children who are searching for the most innovative pediatric physical therapy treatments.
Assistive Technology Educational Network of Florida (ATEN)
Association for Retarded Citizens of Florida (ARC)
The Association for Retarded Citizens of Florida (ARC) promotes the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they learn, live, work and access leisure activities for all people with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities.
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, USF (CARD)
Chidnett.tv
The mission of Childnett.tv is to reach out globally to families, clinicians, and educators through the internet to provide information related to autism and other neurological disorders. Viewers can watch personal stories, therapies, and the latest medical research 24 house a day from home, work, or wherever high-speed internet access is available.
The Developmental Disabilities Database (DDD)
The Mailman Center for Child Development at the University of Miami School of Medicine is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service, and provides this web site as a resource for parents, families, and consumers. It includes documents, website links, and videos originally developed by the Mailman Center for online training of health care professionals*. The categories offered include: assistive technology, early care & education/child care, early intervention, education-school age, employment, services & supports, health care, and adults with developmental disabilities. We also provide a “Further Assistance Contact Form” where a consumer can ask for help in finding additional information (in English and Spanish).
*If you would like more information on the Mailman Center's Online Courses please see the following link or contact us directly.
Elder Helpline
All Elder Helplines can be accessed through the Florida Telecommunication Relay System (1-800-955-8771 for TDD or 1-800-955-8770 for Voice).
Family Care Council
SunCoast Region - Pinellas and Pasco Counties. Families working together to help families meet challenges today and tomorrow.
Florida Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities
The Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities, Inc., is a non-profit organization providing protection and advocacy services in the State of Florida. Our mission is to advance the dignity, equality, self-determination and expressed choices of individuals with disabilities.
Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST)
FAAST envisions a seamless supportive partnership between Florida business and government to provide assistive technology products and services which will enable persons with disabilities to participate in independent living, education, work and recreation from birth to death.
The Florida center for Inclusive Communities (UCEDD)
Since 1963, University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD) have been working to accomplish a shared vision that foresees a nation in which all Americans, including Americans with disabilities, participate fully in their communities. Independence, productivity and community inclusion are key components of this vision. Funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, there are currently 67 UCEDDs that focus on: interdisciplinary pre-service preparation and continuing education, community services, research, and dissemination.
Florida Commission on Comunity Service
The mission of our organization is to strengthen communities through volunteer service. In carrying out our mission we partner with community based organizations, Non profits, businesses, communities of faith, government entities, and colleges and universities.
Florida Department of Children and Families
The Department of Children & Families is committed to working in partnership with local communities to ensure safety, well-being and self-sufficiency for the people we serve.
Florida Dept of Education Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services
The Florida Directory of Early Childhood Services
(Central Directory Network) For additional information concerning children with disabilities and special health care needs call: 1-800-654-4440.
Florida HealthStat
Allows access to Florida's inpatient and outpatient databases. Choose from a custom query or preformatted summary information for various conditions.
Florida Housing Coalition
The Florida Housing Coalition is a nonprofit, statewide membership organization whose mission is to act as a catalyst to bring together housing advocates and resources so that all Floridians have a safe and affordable home and suitable living environment.
Florida Independent Living Council
The Florida Independent Living Council is a statewide council established by federal mandate and Florida Statute.
Family Network on Disabilities of Florida
Family Network on Disabilities of Florida is a statewide alliance of individuals with disabilities, special needs, or at-risk and their families. Our mission is to provide family-driven support, education, information, and advocacy.
Florida Office on Disability and Health
Florida was recently awarded a disability and health grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This grant allowed for the creation of the Florida Office on Disability and Health, housed within the College of Public Health & Health Professions at the University of Florida. The overall goal of this project is to improve the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of Floridians of all ages living with a disability.
The Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force on Accommodations and Access for Students with Disabilities
The Blue Ribbon Task Force will work to provide the fullest testing participation by students with disabilities and the greatest possible accommodations, without jeopardizing the validity or reliability of the FCAT.
My Florida
Florida Government Services Online
Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
The Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is developing a single self-sufficiency strategy for employment and career options for Floridians with disabilities. The strategy includes an increased use of private providers to add service capacity for this population.
Mailman Center for Child Development – UCEDD
Online Sunshine (Florida's Legistature)
Official Internet Site of the Florida Legislature.
Quality Pre-K
Support Top Quality pre-K for Every Child in Florida. Take Action Now. Send a Letter to Your Legislator. Find out How by Clicking Here.
SPARC 2008 - Tuesday April 15
Register on line or download and mail in your registration, but whatever you do, don’t miss out on registering for one of the best Educational and Resource Conferences in the State of Florida. We have lots of wonderful presenters this year and we are almost sold out of exhibitor tables!
Keeping with our goal of making this conference affordable for everyone….. the $25.00 registration fee consists of one adult admission to the conference, T-shirt, conference bag, and a lunch! Guaranteed to the first 500 paid attendees only!
Statewide Florida Quality Assurance Program
The Delmarva Foundation for Medical Care is proud to be assisting the State of Florida in improving the quality of care for Florida citizens with developmental disabilities. We offer this website as one part of our Florida Quality Program. In it you will find an explanation of our program, services and resources for consumers, contact information for sending us your questions or concerns, and more.
TEAM Florida Partnership
To provide collaborative leadership that improves policies, programs, and community support for Florida's children, families and their well-being.
Transportation Disadvantaged
Welcome to the home page for the State of Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged (CTD). We are an independent commission housed administratively within the Florida Department of Transportation. Please check out our various site areas, and don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have. Our Mission - To insure the availability of efficient, cost-effective, and quality transportation services for transportation disadvantaged persons.