The Able Trust
info@abletrust.org
(850) 224-4493 (Voice/TDD) | (888) 838-2253
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
(800) KIWANIS (5492647) ext. 390
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) 921-5172
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.
Camp Challenge
camp@fl.easterseals.com
(352) 383-4711
Provides camping and social interaction events for children and adults with disabilities
Camp Thunderbird-Quest
(407) 218-4300 I campthunderbird@quest.org
Provides camping and social interaction events for children and adults with disabilities
Canine Companions
Carol Kallina, President
(407) 522-3300
Provides assistance dogs for persons with disabilities
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) University of Central Florida
Teresa Daly, Ph.D., BCBA-D, Director | terri.daly@ucf.edu
(407) 737-2586
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 I ehowe@cilorlando.org
(407) 623-1070 ext. 5526
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
Devereux Florida Treatment Center
(800) 338-3738
Provides services to children, adults and families with special needs that derive from behavioral, psychological, intellectual or neurological impairments
Epilepsy Foundation of Central Florida
Chuck Carmen | chuck.carmen@epilepsy-cf.org
(407) 422-1416
Focuses on improving the quality of life of persons with epilepsy and reducing the incidence of onset
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 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
Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)
Sandra Chambers-Collins | sandra.chambers-collins@ocps.net
(407) 317-3660
Provides diagnostic and instructional support services to district exceptional student education programs and families of students with exceptionalities statewide
Florida Inclusion Network (FIN)
Toby King | tjking@mail.ucf.edu
(386) 274-0360
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
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida (407) 857-0659 I marketing@goodwillcfl.org
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
Lighthouse Central Florida
Mike Walsh | mwalsh@lighthousecfl.org
(407) 898-2483
Provides services for the visually impaired
Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional/Behavioral Disabilities (SEDNET)
Zaneta Schaffer, M. Ed | Zaneta.schaffer@ocps.net
(407) 317-3200 ext. 6283697
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 Cathy Tagliareni I cathytagliareni@sofl.org
(407) 617-9200
Provides year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities
The Opportunity Center, Inc. "ARC Osceola"
(407) 847-6016 I osceola@aol.com
Empowers individuals by providing person-centered vocational training, educational and social opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities
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