Charlotte
District Resources

Charlotte 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 Southwest Florida 
Jah-Mau Lambert, Disability Program Navigator | JLambert@careersourcesouthwestflorida.com
(239) 931-8255 ext.1150
Provides a full array of employment and training related services for job seekers, workers, youth and businesses. Assistance for funding education may be provided for qualified clients. May include Vocational Rehabilitation counselors and Veterans Services on-site. The Disability Program Navigator 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 (DVR or VR) 
Anthony Oakes, VR Area Director | Anthony.Oakes@vr.fldoe.org
(239) 278-7317
Penni Hochuli, Supervisor | penni.hochuli@vr.fldoe.org
(941) 613-0900
Works with people who have physical or mental disabilities to prepare for, gain, or retain employment and find meaningful careers.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida - Job Link 
Helps people through vocational evaluation, skills training, job coaching and placement, job retention, housing and transportation assistance and referrals to other agencies that provide help for specific needs.