Madison
District Resources
Promising Practices Transition Sites
School-Based Enterprises
Madison County resources related to the transition of students with disabilities are provided in multiple categories in the box to the right. Some resources may be included in more than one category.
Employment Program Resources
Agency for Workforce Innovation One-Stop Center - Madison
(850) 973-9675 | (866) 367-4758
Provides a full array of employment and training related services for job seekers, workers, youth and businesses. May include Disability Program Navigators, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors and Veterans Services on-site.
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Suzanne Bradley, 05B Supervisor | suzanne.bradley@vr.fldoe.org
Shakelia Epps 05C Supervisor
(850) 245-3440
Works with people who have physical or mental disabilities to prepare for, gain, or retain employment and find meaningful careers.
The ARC Big Bend, Inc.
(850) 973-4614
Assists persons with disabilities to live and work within their communities consistent with their interests, dignity and self-respect
Job Corps Centers in Florida
(352) 377-2555 | (800) 733-5627
Provide comprehensive residential education and job training for youth ages 16 through 24; the upper age limit may be waived for applicants with disabilities. Training accommodations are available. Students are usually matched with programs in their interest areas near their residences.
Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA)
Contracted through Independent Living Resource Center of Northeast Florida
Ivy Summey, Community Work Incentives Coordinator | ivys@cilj.com
(909) 399-8484
Works with people with disabilities on Social Security Act benefits, eligibility and planning, work incentives, career development and job placement