Indian River
District Resources
Promising Practices Transition Sites
School-Based Enterprises
Indian River 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
CareerSource Research Coast
(866) 482-4473 | info@careersourcerc.com
Agency for Workforce Innovation - Disability Program Navigator
Jim Watson | jwatson@brevardworkforce.com
(321) 394-0511
Helps people with disabilities navigate the workforce system, facilitates services including the transition of youth with disabilities and serves as a resource for programs impacting people with disabilities
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Danielle Jones, Supervisor | DanielleJones@vr.fldoe.org
(772) 778-6348
Works with people who have physical or mental disabilities to prepare for, gain, or retain employment and find meaningful careers
Job Corps Centers in Florida
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 and near their residences
Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA)
Contracted through Brevard Achievement Center, Inc.
Don Hendricks | dhendricks@bacbrevard.com
(888) 310-6525 ext. 207
Works with people with disabilities on Social Security Act benefits, eligibility and planning, work incentives, career development and job placement