UF Lab School
District Resources
Promising Practices Transition Sites
School-Based Enterprises
UF Lab 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. For more information on UF Lab school click here.
Local Agency Resources
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Sheryl Dick-Stanford | Sheryl.Dick-Stanford@apdcares.org
(352) 955-5768
Supports persons with developmental disabilities (intellectual
disabilities, down syndrome, spina bifida, autism, cerebral palsy and
Prader-Willi syndrome) in living, learning and working in their
communities
Children’s Medical Services (CMS) - Gainesville
Stephanie Cox, Team Coordinator | stephanie.cox@flhealth.gov
(352) 334-1300 | (800) 334-1447
Offers programs for children and young adults with special needs
including health services, child protection and safety, child and family
information, early intervention and child development and newborn
screening provided by highly qualified physicians, nurses, social
workers and other healthcare providers.
Department of Children and Families - Circuit 8
Patricia Medlock, Regional Director
(904) 723-2000 | (866) 762-2237
Provides information and/or services for adoption, child care,
family safety, financial assistance, foster care, refugee services and
mental health.
Division of Blind Services - Gainesville District Office
Madeline Davidson
(352) 955-2075 | (800) 443-0908
Provides services to persons who are blind, have severe visual
impairments and have disabling conditions that make it difficult to read
regular print including early-intervention education to children from
birth to 5 years of age, a school-to-work transition program,
independent living services, job opportunities in food service and
Braille and talking book library services.
Laura Henderson, Supervisor | laura.henderson@vr.fldoe.org
(352) 955 - 3200
2610 NW 43rd St., Suite 1A, Gainesville, FL 32606-6677
Works with people who have physical or mental disabilities to prepare for, gain, or retain employment and find meaningful careers
