Baker
District Resources

Baker 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.

Student/Family Resources

Baker County Council on Aging  
Christopher Long, Operations Manager
(904) 259-9315
Baker County Council on Aging is part of Transportation Disadvantaged, a coordinated statewide effort to provide a shared ride service to medical, life-sustaining, employment, and educational locations for those who cannot obtain their own transportation due to a disability, age, or income.

Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) - UF Jacksonville  
Anne Wilson, Transition Coordinator | anne.wilson@jax.ufl.edu
(904) 633-0760
Provides information and consultation to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities as well as instruction and coaching to families and professionals through a training and assistance model.

Center for Independent Living of Jacksonville     
Tyler Morris, Executive Director | tylerm@theilrc.org
Margarita Maldonado, Director of Programs | margaritam@theilrc.org
(904) 399-8484
Provides information and referral services, advocacy, independent living skills training, peer counseling, and support for persons with significant disabilities who seek independence and self-reliance.

Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (SEDNET) 
Dr. Karen Welch | karen.welch@levyk12.org 
(352) 486-5240 ext. 2057
Enhances the system of care for families and students with emotional disabilities through facilitation, collaboration, and direct intervention, as well as research and development, with a network of key stakeholders

Special Olympics - Baker 
Anne Lewis | anne.lewis@bakerk12.org
(904) 259-7822
Provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympics-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities

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