Miami-Dade
District Resources
Promising Practices Transition Sites
School-Based Enterprises
Miami-Dade 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
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR/VR) Area 6
Brenda Lampon, Supervisor | brenda.lampon@vr.fldoe.org
(305) 459-9161
Kirenia Pintado, Area Supervisor | Kirenia.Pintado@vr.fldoe.org
(305) 459-9161
Catherina Rozario, Area Supervisor | Catherina.Rozario@vr.fldoe.org
(305) 459-9161
Works with people who have physical or mental disabilities to prepare for, gain, or retain employment and find meaningful careers.
CareerSource South Florida
Lilian Coto, Disability Program Navigator | lilian.coto@careersourcesfl.com
(305) 594-7615 ext. 1543
Centers Locations
Carol City
(305) 620-8012 | TTY (305) 623-3501
Hialeah Downtown
(305) 623-3501 | TTY (305) 805-5191
Hialeah Gardens
(305) 826-4011 | TTY (305) 364-3182
Homestead
(305) 242-5373 | TTY (305) 623-3501
Little Havana
(305) 643-3300 | TTY (305) 643-7231
Miami Beach
(305) 532-5350 | TTY (305) 535-5406
Northside
(305) 693-2060 | TTY (305) 693-2079
North Miami Beach
(305) 654-7175 | TTY (305) 650-2329
Perrine
(305) 252-4440 | TTY (305) 234-2232
West Dade
(305) 228-2300 | TTY (305) 220-7505
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.
CareerSource South Florida Youth Program
(305) 594-7615
Offers services such as comprehensive assessment and career guidance/planning, leadership development opportunities, life skills, work readiness training and pre-employment skills training in selected schools and out-of-school Career Centers.
Job Corps Centers in Florida
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.
The DeMoya Foundation
The DeMoya Foundation is a non-profit organization that is committed to creating employment opportunities for young adults with unique abilities by building long term partnerships with the employers and providing support for the employees.
