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District Resources

Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) 
University of South Florida
Susan Richmond | srichmond@fmhi.usf.edu
(813) 974-2996
Karen Berkman | kberkman@fmhi.usf.edu
Mindy Stevens | mstevens@fmhi.usf.edu
(800) 333-4530
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 (CIL) of Central Florida    
Elizabeth Howe, Executive Director | ehowe@cilorlando.org
(407) 623-1070 | (TTY) (407) 623-1185 | (877) 891-6448
Bobbi Allan, Interpreter | lrosencrans@cilorlando.org
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 Network on Disabilities  
Rich La Belle, Executive Director | richlabelle@fndfl.org
(727) 523-1130 | (800) 825-5736
Network of individuals who may be at-risk, have disabilities, or have special needs and their families, professionals and concerned citizens; programs include Parents of the Panhandle Information Network (POPIN); Parent Education Network (PEN); Transition, Independent Living, Employment & Support (TILES); Florida Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC); and Parents Educating Parents in the Community (PEP).

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (F.A.A.S.T.)  
faast@faast.org
(850) 487-3278 | (888) 788-9216
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.

Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional Disabilities (SEDNET)
Vacant - TBD
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