Osceola
District Resources
Promising Practices Transition Sites
School-Based Enterprises
Osceola 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
Agency for Workforce Innovation
Anthony G. Polozzolo, Disability Program Navigator | appolozzolo@wcfla.com
(407) 531-1222 ext. 4033
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
Rose Rucker | rose.rucker@vr.fldoe.org
Emma Heim | emma.heim@vr.fldoe.org
(407) 897-2740
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
Ethel Renay Johnson | ejohnson@jacksonpierce.com
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.
Workforce Central Florida/One-Stop Career Center
Joyce Hinton | jhinton@wcfla.com
(407) 531-1227
Provides a full array of employment and training related services for job seekers, workers, youth and businesses. May include Disability Program Navigators, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors and Veterans Services on site
Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA)
Contracted through Brevard Achievement Center, Inc.
Don Hendricks | dhendricks@bacbrevard.com
(321) 632-8610
Works with people with disabilities on Social Security Act benefits, eligibility and planning; work incentives; career development; and job placement
