Okeechobee
District Resources

Okeechobee 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.

Local Agency Resources

Agency for Person with Disabilities   
(844) 766-7520
(561) 837-5564
Supports persons with developmental disabilities (spina bifida, autism, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome and mental retardation) in living, learning and working in their communities

Children’s Medical Services - Florida  
cms_central_office@doh.state.fl.us
(850) 245-4200
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

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of the Treasure Coast
(772) 334-2233
1016 NE Jensen Beach Blvd. Jensen Beach, Fl 34957
Advocates for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and provides affordable amplification and assistive devices, all of which results in an improved quality of life, and the promotion of equal opportunities for all individuals in this unique population

Department of Children and Families 
Dennis Miles, Regional Managing Director
(561) 837-5078
(800) 300-432319 
Provides information and/or services for adoption, child care, family safety, financial assistance, foster care, refugee services and mental health

Division of Blind Services
Cesar Vigo, District Administrator
(561) 681-2548
(850) 245-0300
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

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Zachary Hoge, Supervisor | zachary.hoge@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

Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches
(561) 586-5600 I info@lhpb.org
5601 Corporate Way, #210 West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches provides individualized services to babies, children, teens, working age and older adults with vision loss residing in the five counties of Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee. Services include early intervention, independent living, orientation and mobility, assistive technology, job readiness, counseling, and case management.