Collier
District Resources

Collier 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.

Student/Family Resources

Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) - University of South Florida
Christine Maughan | Christinemaughan@usf.edu 
(239) 590-7769
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 Independent Living Gulf Coast (CILGC)
(239) 260-4575 | (855) 260-4575
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.

Family Care Council
Patricia Oglesby, Chairperson Area 8 Family Care Council
(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
Family Network on Disabilities, Inc. is a national network of individuals who have special needs, their families, professionals and concerned citizens, that collaborates (1) to ensure full access to family-driven support, resources and advocacy and (2) to serve families of children with disabilities, ages birth through 26.

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST)
Southwest Regional Demonstration Center (Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast)
Phone: (954) 320-6860
SoutheastRDC@FAAST.org
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)
Dr. Laura Reed, Professional Development Specialist | LauraLR@leeschools.com
(239) 337-8246
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.

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida, Job-Link
Naples, Towne Centre: (239) 732-6310
Immokalee: (863) 675-0114
Provides customized job training, employment placement and access to transportation, childcare and other services to people who have disabilities, lack education or job experience, or face employment challenges.

Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional Disabilities (SEDNET)
Connie Tucker Reece, SEDNET Region 8B Project Manager | connie.reece@glades-schools.org 
Phone: (863) 946-0323
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.

Special Olympics
Megan Bosi | Meganbosi@sofl.org
(239) 300-1927
Provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities.