Broward
District Resources

Broward 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. This is the link to the Broward Transition Resources Padlet.

Student/Family Resources

The Able Trust
info@abletrust.org
(850) 224-4493
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.

Aktion Club 
aktionclub@kiwanis.org
National Office Customer Service
(317) 875-8755 ext. 411
A community-service group for adult citizens who live with a disability that provides opportunities for developing initiative and leadership skills, serving the community, integrating into society and demonstrating the dignity and value of citizens living with disabilities.

AmeriCorps/Volunteer Florida - Tallahassee 
info@volunteerflorida.org
(850) 414-7400
Provides opportunities to meet community needs through one or two-year service commitments to community and national nonprofits. Participants learn collaboration, communication, leadership and other life skills while earning a modest living allowance with health and education benefits.

Broward County Parks and Recreation Division
parksmarketing@broward.org
Division of Special Populations
specialpopulations@Broward.org
(954) 357-8170 | (954) 537-2844
Offers accessible programs for children and adults, inclusion initiatives and a commitment to ensuring that all system components are accessible to everyone.

Broward County Transit
Paratransit (TOPS) 
Customer Service Center
(954) 357-8400
Paratransit (TOPS)
(866) 682-2258
Provides transportation for the county, including door-to-door service and travel training

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) 
University of Miami & Nova Southeastern University 
(954) 262-2851
card@nova.edu
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.

Center for Hearing and Communication  
(954) 601-1930 | (954) 601-1938
Provides a wide array of services including free hearing screenings, complete hearing evaluations, pediatric services, hearing aid fittings, sales and repair, speech therapy and emotional health and wellness services.

Center for Independent Living (CIL) of Broward  
Corey Hinds, Executive Director | chinds@cilbroward.org
(954) 722-6400 | (888) 722-6400
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; also coordinates a High School/High Tech program.

Children’s Services Council (CSC) of Broward County  
info@cscbroward.org
(954) 377-1000
Provides leadership, advocacy and resources necessary to enhance children's lives and empower them to become responsible, productive adults through collaborative planning and funding of a continuum of quality care.

Family Care Council Florida  
1 (800) 470-8101
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 (FND)  
Rich La Belle, Executive Director | richlabelle@fndfl.org
(727) 523-1130 | (800) 825-5736
A network of individuals who may be at-risk, have disabilities or have special needs and their families, professionals and concerned citizens. Programs include; South Florida Parent Education Network (PEN); Florida Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC); and Parents Educating Parents in the Community (PEP).

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST)   
Broward Regional Demonstration Center
Phone: (305) 243-5706
TTY: (305) 243-7885
ANevares@Med.Miami.edu
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 Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)     
Carol Beitler, Program Specialist, Parent Services | carol.beitler@browardschools.com
(754) 321-2200
Provides diagnostic and instructional support services to district exceptional student education programs and families of students with exceptionalities statewide.

Florida Inclusion Network (FIN)  
Joya Bella, FIN Facilitator | jbella@contactfin.com
(850) 645-7593 (Office)
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.

Lighthouse of Broward  
(954) 463-4217
Provides adaptive skills training, counseling and goal setting to aid adolescents and young adults (ages 14- 21) with vision impairments transitioning to adulthood including job readiness awareness, job preparation skills, independent living skills, socialization with the community and work experience based upon future vocational goals.

Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (SEDNET)
Chauntea Cummings | chauntea.cummings@browardschools.com  
(754) 321-3421
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.

Parent Education Network (PEN) 
Ally Walford, PEN Director | awalford@fndfl.org
(727) 523-1130 | (800) 825-5736
Offers free help and information to families in Florida of students with disabilities and the professionals that serve them. The main focus is on the educational needs of students with disabilities. 

Special Olympics  
(954) 262-2150
Provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities.