Cross-Disability Organizations
American Association of Pediatric Physical Therapy
Web: www.aaippt.org
The AAIPPT is a non-profit organization devoted to providing a source of information and research for parents of disabled children who are searching for the most innovative pediatric physical therapy treatments.
(877) 717-5877
Angel Flight Southeast, Inc.
Located in Leesburg, FL , Angel Flight Southeast, Inc. is a non-profit volunteer pilot organization involved in "public benefit flying." We provide a variety of services to the community, but mostly we arrange free air transportation by private aircraft to distant medical facilities when commercial service is not available, impractical or simply not affordable. (352) 326-0761 Hotline: 1-800-352-4256
Assistive Technology Education Network of Florida (ATEN)
Web: http://www.aten.scps.k12.fl.us/
ATEN'S mission is to assist in the enhancement of student outcomes through provision of information, training, and technical support in the area of Assistive Technology.
(800) 558-6580 FAX (407) 320-2379
Center for Evidence-Based Practice: Young Children with Challenging Behavior
Web: http://challengingbehavior.fmhi.usf.edu/
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs to raise the awareness and implementation of positive, evidence-based practices and to build an enhanced and more accessible database to support those practices.
Centers For Independent Living (CILs)
CILs, in partnership with the community, promotes personal rights and responsibilities among people with all disabilities and strives to eliminate architectural, communication, and attitudinal barriers by providing education, resources, and training to enhance self-determination through informed choice.
To find your Center for Independent Living go to: www.ilru.org
Discount Drug Card Program (State of Florida)
The Florida Discount Drug Card is designed to lower the cost of prescriptions for Florida residents who are:
Age 60 and older and without prescription drug coverage or who fall into the Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage gap; OR
Under age 60, without prescription drug coverage, and with an annual family income of less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level. See Website for details: http://www.floridadiscountdrugcard.com/
Easter Seals Florida
(407) 629-7881
Web:
www.fl.easterseals.com
Easter Seals provides
services to children and adults with disabilities and other special
needs, and support to their families. Services provided by Easter
Seals Florida include: Child development centers, adult day
services, early intervention, before and after school programs, personal
emergency response system, teen parenting programs, vocational
rehabilitation, job training, intergenerational activities, camping, and
recreation.
Family Care Councils
Web: www.fccflorida.org/
The mission of the Family Care Council Florida (FCCF) is to advocate, educate, and empower individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, partnering with the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD), to bring quality services to individuals for dignity and choice.
Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc.
Panhandle Parent Training and
Information Center (PTI)
(800) 825-5736
Web:
www.fndfl.org/
Our mission is to ensure through collaboration that Floridians have full access to family-driven support, education, information, resources, and advocacy and to serve families of children with disabilities, ages birth through 26, who have the full range of disabilities described in section 602(3) of IDEA.
Families Against Restraint and Seclusion
Web: http://familiesagainstrestraintandseclusion.blogspot.com/
"This blog site and the work we are doing is dedicated to the many children who have lost their lives or been physically, mentally, and/or emotionally harmed by restraint, seclusion, and other abusive practices in public schools, and to the parents, family, and friends who love these children."
Florida Site: http://floridafamiliesagainstrestraint.blogspot.com/
Florida Alliance for Assistive Service and Technology (FAAST)
(850) 487-3278; (888) 788-9216
(850) 922-5951 (TTY)
Web:
http://www.faast.org/Our mission is to improve the
quality of life for all Floridians with disabilities through advocacy
and awareness activities that increase access to and acquisition of
assistive services and technology. FAAST has worked with thousands
of people with and without disabilities throughout the state to provide:
hands on assistive technology demonstrations and trainings; Financing
for assistive technology purchases; Assistive device lending programs;
Community outreach to rural and underserved groups; Accessible,
affordable housing; Advocacy and education on consumer choice.
Florida Association of Partners in Education (FAPE)
Web: www.flpie.net
Non-profit professional organization dedicated to enhancing student learning by building and maintaining effective community and school partnerships.
Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc.
(850)
877-4816
Web:
www.floridaarf.org
Florida
ARF is a statewide, professional industry association that
provides advocacy, information, and networking for individuals with
disabilities and the community agencies that serve them. Florida ARF is
a leader in the initiation of public policy change to promote and
protect the interests of individuals with disabilities as well as the
community agencies that provide quality services to individuals with
disabilities. Florida ARF provides its members with factual and timely
information, making its membership the best-informed and most effective
influencers of systems change in their respective communities.
Florida Center for Inclusive Communities (FCIC)
Toll Free: (866) 818-4797
Web: http://flfcic.fmhi.usf.edu/
The FCIC is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service or UCEDD. FCIC focuses on research and evaluation, theory, policy, capacity building, and practice in the areas of: Community Supports, Early Childhood, Transition, Education, Employment, Health, Interdisciplinary Training, Public Policy, and Cultural Competence.
Florida Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
Web: www.floridapta.org
The mission of the PTA is threefold: to support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; to assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise, protect and prepare their children; to encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this state.
Florida Disabled Outdoors Association (FDOA)
Web: www.fdoa.org
It is well known that getting close to nature can be very therapeutic, inspirational, and motivational. Leisure activities provide social interaction and give us a welcome break from our jobs and the routine of our lives. Since it’s inception in 1990, the FDOA has promoted accessible recreation to persons with disabilities as well as the general public through special events, newsletters and community education.
Florida Inclusion Network (FIN)
Web: www.floridainclusionnetwork.com
The Florida Inclusion Network provides learning opportunities, consultation, information, and support to educators, families, and community members resulting in the inclusion of all students. FIN helps school districts and schools to identify needs for inclusive practices; meets with teams of staff and family to plan for inclusion; conducts study groups and develops communities of learning; provides training on a variety of topics related to inclusion and student achievement; helps in the selection of suitable materials and resources for inclusive classrooms; and guides teams through problem-solving.
Florida Independent Living Council (FILC)
Web: www.flailc.org
The Florida Independent Living Council is a statewide council established by federal mandate and Florida Statute. It consists of 15 voting members, who are appointed by the Governor. FILC's purpose is to promote independent living opportunities for persons with disabilities throughout the state of Florida. This includes the promotion of a direct service philosophy that is consumer controlled and directed.
Florida Institute For Family Involvement (FIFI)
Web: www.fifionline.org
FIFI is a non-profit organization with a 501C3 status for the purpose of enhancing, facilitating, and supporting family and consumer involvement in the development of responsive, family centered, and community based systems of care. FIFI works in collaboration with state, federal, and private programs to develop a resource and training information center to enable individuals to advocate for appropriate services and make wise service choices.
Florida's Positive Behavior Support Project
This project is designed to support teachers, administrators, related services personnel, family members, and outside agency personnel in building district-wide capacity to address challenging behavior exhibited by students in regular and special education programs.
Florida's Voice on Mental Retardation (FVMR)
Web: www.fvmr.org
A statewide all volunteer, non-profit organization comprised of family and friends of persons with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities. FVMR offers family members and friends support services and research materials, while also advocating on behalf of persons with mental retardation, particularly those whose conditions are so severe that they cannot speak for themselves.
Heart of Sailing
Heart of Sailing teaches sailing to special needs children as a form of recreational therapy. Sailing encourages abstract thought and teamwork, develops problem-solving skills and ultimately helps one learn patience and self-respect. Heart of Sailing operates its Daysail Program in more than 10 locations worldwide.
IDEA Partnership
(877) IDEA-info (877) 433-2436
The IDEA Partnership is a national organization dedicated to improving outcomes for students and youth with disabilities by joining state agencies and stakeholders through shared work and learning. The IDEA Partnership is devoted to stimulating new ways for stakeholders- administrators, service providers, family members, policymakers, and other interested individuals – to work together on issues related to IDEA 2004 that are shared across states and districts; across roles and relationships. To accomplish this goal, the IDEA Partnership provides opportunities for stakeholders to move beyond information and build shared meaning; to go beyond dissemination to joint understanding and action.
Informed Parents United Together (I.P.U.T.)
Web:
www.iput.org
As a statewide coalition of networks,
we seek the fundamental changes to the education system that are
necessary if we are ever to achieve "All Children, All Together, All the
Time." We seek to align ourselves with like-minded organizations and to
advocate for the adoption of policies, legislation, and practices that
support Universal Education. Systems change happens for all, change can
not be made one person at a time.
To make efficient
systems change, we must unite and never settle, "All Kids, All Together,
All the Time!"
Interventions Unlimited (Orlando)
Web: www.interventionsunlimited.com
We provide a wide range of applied behavior analysis services and supports to persons with learning or behavioral difficulties. We also work with families, educators, and other caregivers. Services are provided in the home, school, and community. We serve persons of all ages. We are available to clients in Florida, other states, and countries. [Offers a School Program which accepts McKay Scholarship.]
Juvenile Justice Educational Enhancement Program (JJEEP)
Web: www.jjeep.org
JJEEP is dedicated to improving the educational services in Florida's juvenile justice facilities so that all youths transitioning back into their local communities will be prepared to return to community, home, school, and/or work settings as successful and well-educated citizens.
Kayak Adventures
Web: www.kayakjacksonville.com
Paddling for persons with disabilities. We have the paddling skills and technical knowledge to give you a safe and memorable experience. We carry adaptive equipment designed to make you fit in your boat comfortably. We offer individual and group services.
Kids As Self Advocates (KASA)
Web: www.fvkasa.org
A national, grassroots project created by youth with disabilities for youth. We are teens and young adults with disabilities speaking out. Includes lots of resources, as well as articles, poetry, and artwork by young adults with disabilities.
Mailman Center for Child Development at the University of Miami
(305) 243-6801
Web:
http://pediatrics.med.miami.edu
Specialists in the Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics treat children and adolescents with developmental delays and disabilities. These include attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD or ADD), mental retardation, autism, dyslexia and learning disabilities. However, the broader category encompasses conditions that result in substantial functional limitation in three or more of the following areas: self care, receptive and expressive language, learning, mobility, self direction, capacity for independent living, and economic self-sufficiency. Patients with developmental delays and disabilities require individualized plans that combine special, interdisciplinary, or genetic services, support, or other assistance that UM specialists are uniquely qualified to provide.
Parent to Parent of Miami,
Inc.
Community Parent Resource Center (CPRC) Dade, Monroe counties
(800) 527-9552
Web: www.ptopmiami.org
A community wide, tax exempt, non-profit organization that provides information, educational training, support, and emergency assistance, to families who have children and adults with disabilities and/or special needs.
Parents Helping Parents of Florida (PHPF)
(covers Marion, Hillsborough, Orange, Seminole, Volusia, and Flagler counties)
Encouraging parent involvement by raising parent awareness. Parent-run organization offering local support groups, information on resources and services, and hosts informational conferences.
Parents Planning Programs (PPP) for the Developmentally Disabled of Florida
Web: www.pppflorida.org
A non-profit organization formed by parents seeking to prepare for the future of their loved ones who have developmental disabilities. Offers residential and recreational programs in Brevard County.
Partners In Transition
Web: www.partnersintransition.org
The Purpose and Mission of the Florida Partners in Transition project can be summarized as the creation of a 4-year strategic plan that will guide policymakers and practitioners in systematically addressing the major challenges and critical issues regarding transition services in the State of Florida.
Poseidon Handicap Scuba Adventures
A non-profit organization, dedicates itself to improving the physical and social well being of people with disabilities by teaching underwater educational programs to disabled individuals utilizing the Handicap Scuba Association guidelines.
Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center Center for Assistive
Technology and Environmental Access
(800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
Web:
www.sedbtac.org
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) has established ten regional centers to provide information, training, and technical assistance to employers, people with disabilities, and other entities with responsibilities under the ADA.
Upper Pinellas Association for Retarded Citizens (UPARC)
Web: www.uparc.com
UPARC offers housing, day programs and other services for individuals with develpmental disabilities. UPARC is dedicated to enabling individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities to choose and realize their goals of where and how to live, learn, work, and play.
VSA arts of Florida
(813) 558-5095
Web:
www.vsafl.org
VSA arts is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1974 by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith to create a society where all people with disabilities learn through, participate in and enjoy the arts. VSA arts provides educators, parents, and artists with resources and the tools to support arts programming in schools and communities. VSA arts showcases the accomplishments of artists with disabilities. Each year millions of people participate in VSA arts programs through a nationwide network of affiliates and in more that 60 contries around the world. VSA arts is an affiliate of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
WaiverProvider.com
WaiverProvider.Com is a directory of medicaid waiver providers. We provide much more than just names and phone numbers. We provide detailed information about each provider including: services provided, areas covered, special skills, and experience. Website offers a message board, as well as a Live Discussion Room every Thursday night.
Yellow Pages For Kids
Web: http://www.yellowpagesforkids.com/help/fl.htm
Find educational consultants, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, health care providers, academic therapists, tutors, speech language therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, advocates, and attorneys for children with disabilities on the Yellow Pages for Kids for your state.
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