Brevard
District Resources

Brevard 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

The Able Trust
info@abletrust.org
(850) 224-4493 (Voice/TDD) | (888) 838-2253
Supports non-profit vocational rehabilitation programs throughout Florida with fund-raising, grant making and public awareness of disability issues with the goal of assisting Floridians with disabilities in achieving employment.

BAC (Brevard Achievement Center)
Amar Patel, President | apatel@bacemploy.com
Robert Gramolini, VP for Employment | rgramolini@bacemploy.com
Provides numerous employment services and adult day training to adults with any documented disability who are 16 years of age or older. Persons must be able to care for themselves. Services include Vocational assessment, job coaching, follow along, vocational training, employment services, supported employment, adult education, transition services, supported living and adult day training.

Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) - University of Central Florida
ucfcard@ucf.edu
(407) 823-6011 | 800-9-AUTISM (288476)
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.

East Coast Contract Industries (ECCI)
(321) 268-4388
Provides residential and health care services to Central Florida individuals who have developmental disabilities.

Easter Seals
(321) 723-4474
Easter Seals Vocational Services is a premier provider of services specifically designed to provide a safe and encouraging environment for its participants while assisting companies with their daily needs for quality work and/or staffing requirement. This community-based program offers individuals with disabilities the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to deliver high-quality work to companies in the community. We work with each consumer and train them to develop quality skills and work habits. Services Include: Job coaching, career mentoring, follow along, vocational training, employment services, supported employment, adult education, transportation, adult day training, transition services and recreation activities.

Family Care Council Florida
(407) 254-1066
Assists in providing information and services to people with developmental disabilities and their families; also advise the (Agency for Persons with Disabilities) on the needs of self-advocates and their families.

Family Network on Disabilities
Rich La Belle, Executive Director | richlabelle@fndfl.org
(727) 523-1130 | (800) 825-5736
Network of individuals who may be at-risk, have disabilities, or have special needs and their families, professionals and concerned citizens; programs include Parent Education Network (PEN); Transition, Independent Living, Employment & Support (TILES); Florida Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC); and Parents Educating Parents in the Community (PEP).

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (F.A.A.S.T.)
faast@faast.org
(850) 487-3278 | (888) 788-9216
Provides advocacy and awareness activities that increase access to and acquisition of assistive services and technology including a loan program to try out assistive technology (AT), assistance with purchasing AT, an emergency AT fund and information on affordable housing.

Florida Inclusion Network (FIN)
(321) 433-7964
Provides learning opportunities, consultation, information and support to educators, families and community members to promote all students learning together in a welcoming environment that incorporates integrated services, supports and curricula that are effective and research-based.

Florida Youth Leadership Forum (FYLF)
info@abletrust.org
Innovative, intensive four-day leadership training program for rising high school juniors and seniors with disabilities that explores personal leadership, academic and career planning, etiquette, technology innovations, disability law, networking and more.

Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional Disabilities (SEDNET)
Kelly Sarria | Sarria.Kelly@brevardschools.org
(321) 633-1000 ext. 321
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.

Resource Center for Disability Solutions (RCDS)
(321) 633-6011
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.