Resource Directory

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Employment and Training

Housing

Medical

Mental Health

Parental Information/
Resources

Transportation

Recreation

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Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Agency Description:
APD works with local communities and private providers to support people who have developmental disabilities and their families in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD also provides assistance in identifying the needs of people with developmental disabilities for supports and services so they can reach their full potential. The agency also works to educate the public on disability issues and focuses attention on employment for people with disabilities.

APD serves more than 50,000 Floridians with developmental disabilities as defined in Florida Statutes, Chapter 393. This includes individuals with:
* Autism * Cerebral palsy * Spina bifida * Intellectual disabilities * Down syndrome * Prader-Willi syndrome * Phelan McDermid syndrome * Children age 3-5 who are at a high risk of a developmental disability

APD offers a wide range of social, medical, residential, and behavioral services. The following is a list of services offered. Services provided are based on need and coverage criteria, so not all individuals receive all services.
* Adult Dental * Behavior Analysis * Behavior Assistant * Life Skills Development 1- Companion * Life Skills Development 2 – Supported Employment * Life Skills Development 3 – Adult Day Training * Therapies: Dietician, Occupational, Speech, Physical, Respiratory, Specialized * Mental Health Counseling * Environmental Accessibility Adaptations * Durable Medical Equipment * Consumable Medical Supplies * Personal Supports * Supported Living Coaching * Support Coordination * Transportation * Nursing * Residential Habilitation * Respite * Special Medical Home Care * In-Home Subsidies * Family Care * Recreation * Assessments and Medical Evaluations * Support Planning * Psychological Evaluations * Competency Training * Personal Emergency Response Systems

Types of Services Provided:
Employment and Training, Housing, Medical, Mental Health Services, Transportation

Contact Address:
400 W. Robinson St. Suite S430
Orlando, FL 32801

Contact Phone Number: 407-245-0440
Website URL: https://apd.myflorida.com/

ASD Adult Achievement Center, Inc.

Agency Description:
ASD Adult Achievement Center is a non-profit provider of services for adults with ASD. Their mission is to provide an environment where adults with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) can come together to develop skills, strategies and solutions that promote greater achievement and independence.

Programs include:
• PEERS - 16 week group social skills program (Spring and Fall)
• Career Success Shop - 12 week job readiness coaching program
• Task Masters - 12 week executive function skills development coaching program
• Launch Pad - 12 week independent life skills coaching program
• VIP Works - 16 week vocational training program (Spring and Fall)

Types of Services Provided:
Education, Employment and Training

Contact Address:
222 S. Westmonte Drive, Suite 230
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Contact Phone Number: 407-960-1840
Website URL: https://asdachievement.org

Best Buddies Central Florida

Agency Description:
Offering One-to-One Friendship, Integrated Employment, and Leadership Development programs for individuals with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Florida.

Types of Services Provided:
Employment and Training

Contact Address:
1001 N Orange Ave Orlando, Florida 32801

Contact Phone Number: 407-898-0787
Website URL: https://www.bestbuddies.org/florida/

Bright Feats Directory

Agency Description:
Bright Feats mission is to help families find the resources they need. Through Bright Feats, every family in Central Florida can have accessible and up-to-date information.

Bright Feats is proud to partner with public schools. With publications for each of the three Central Florida metropolitan markets including Greater Orlando, Tampa Bay and the Space Coast, Bright Feats provides publications to approximately 90,000 ESE students each year! In addition, we distribute the same number of publications to locations listed in our directory.

We are expanding our mission to provide training and employment opportunities for individuals with unique abilities through the work that we do. Our Greater Orlando employment project in collaboration with Seminole County Public Schools Exceptional Student Support Services prepares our publications for distribution and assists with graphic design and website management. Our employment project in Brevard County in partnership with Brevard Achievement Center provides data entry support for our publications and website.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve you!
Please visit www.BrightFeats.com to view online versions of our current publications and to search for local providers in our online directory.

Types of Services Provided:
Parental Information/Resources

Contact Address:
PO Box 161602,
Altamonte Springs, FL 32716-1602

Contact Phone Number: (407) 620-9355
Website URL: www.BrightFeats.com

Current Publication: http://www.magazinevolume.com/34769AWt/page_1.html

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida

Agency Description:
Our mission is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.

The BGCCF is every day after school and all summer long, we provide a safe and caring Club experience for children between the ages of 6 and 18 from our region’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods, on average, rank at the 12th percentile for household income and the 71st percentile for incarceration rates at no or little cost to their families. We believe that every child, regardless of income or life circumstance, should be empowered to excel in school, become good citizens and lead healthy, productive lives. At each of our 36 Clubs, children are endowed with the confidence they need to stay out of trouble, make good decisions, and to chart a course toward a healthy and productive adulthood.

Examples of BGCCF Services:
Safe after school care environment.

Education & Career Development:
- Career coaches /Career Launch
- College Access
-Money Matters
-STEM Programming
-Assistance with homework
-21st Century

Extracurricular opportunities:
- Robotics program
- Visual Art program
- Dance program
- Music program
- Drama program
- Games room
- All Stars

Triple Play Character & Leadership Development
- Youth of the year
- Keystone Club
- Torch Club
- SMART Girls
- Passport to Manhood

BGCCF also work with different mental health organizations like NAMI- National Alliance on Mental Illness. They helps us to equip our staffs, students and parents with the tools and information that is necessary deal with the mental health crisis facing our nation youths.

Types of Services Provided:
Education

Contact Address:
101 E Colonial Dr. Orlando FL, 32801

Contact Phone Number: 407-841-6855
Website URL: https://www.bgccf.org

Building Pathways Foundation, Inc.

Agency Description:
Building Pathways Foundation, Inc. is a Non-Profit company that wants to make a difference in teens and adults who have unique abilities. We want to teach them valuable job, life, and social skills so they can achieve independence.
We have social skills classes, camps, and day programs to help them with independent skills. Our social skills classes and camps are for 11yo+ and day programs are for 16yo+. We are in the Winter Garden area and are Gardiner Scholarship providers.
Activities Included in our Day Programs:
Life Skills Training
Social Skills Training
Job Skills and Job Connections Training
Health and Fitness (including swimming/biking)
Culinary Classes
Daily Executive Functioning Skills Training
Micro-Enterprise Support and Training

This can be another option instead of staying in school until the age of 22.
We are their bridge to great potential.

Types of Services Provided:
Education, Employment and Training, Parental Information/Resources

Contact Address:
PO Box 3365 Windermere, FL 34786

Contact Phone Number: (407) 654-9711
Website URL: www.building-pathways.com

Center For Independent Living Central Florida

Agency Description:
Since 1976, Center for Independent Living in Central Florida Inc. (CIL_CF) has worked to remove barriers and provide services that promote full inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all facets of life.

Every person who comes to CIL has different needs and goals for independence. We accomplish this through our programs; Aging in Place Case Management, Foundations to Freedom Aspire to Hire, StepAhead, and DeafVoice. CIL’s caring staff offer information, guidance, education, skills training, resources, and advocacy to empower people with disabilities to decide how they will live independently while promoting their full inclusion in society.

In order to best assist people with disabilities achieve their goals, CIL operates on a peer support model. Over 51% of the board and staff at the Center for Independent Living have a disability. At CIL we believe that having a personal understanding of the challenges people with disabilities face is critical to providing the best possible interactions and outcomes for those we assist.

Types of Services Provided:
Education, Employment and Training, Housing, Parental Information/Resources

Contact Address:
720 North Denning Drive Winter Park, FL 32789

Contact Phone Number: (407) 623-1070
Website URL: www.cilorlando.org

Children's Medical Services

Agency Description:
The CMS Managed Care Plan Operations ensures that children enrolled in the CMS Managed Care Plan are provided with a family-centered, comprehensive, and coordinated managed system of care.
The vision of CMS Managed Care Plan Operations is to provide high-quality, comprehensive health care services to children with special health care needs. As a team, we strive for excellence through process management and continuous improvement.
What We Do

Support of Specialty Services

CMS Managed Care Plan Operations also provides infrastructure support for a variety of specialty services provided to children with special health care needs.

Care Coordination

Our team provides policy and program oversight to the Plan's regional and area office nursing directors, nurse supervisors and care coordinators. Our care coordinators utilize and leverage community resources to assist in providing quality care coordination services. A CMS care coordinator is provided to each child enrolled in our specialty plan and supports the child and family by providing medical and oral health care guidance, health risk assessments, health screenings, wellness care education, behavior health education and care coordination, acute illness care coordination, chronic illness management, and end-of-life care coordination.

Children with Special Health Care Needs Program

In addition to being a specialty plan, CMS is also responsible for administering the Children with Special Health Care Needs Program in Florida in accordance with Title V of the Social Security Act. The current Title V initiatives of the CMS Managed Care Plan include:
·         Expanding and promoting the use of a patient centered medical home;
·         Providing families and youths with transition education and services necessary to successfully transition into an adult health care environment; and
·         Linking appropriate and timely behavioral health services to children.

Types of Services Provided:
Medical

Contact Address:
2565 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, FL 32940

Contact Phone Number: (407) 858-5550
Website URL: https://www.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/childrens-health/cms-plan/

Conductive Education Center of Orlando

Agency Description:
The Conductive Education Center of Orlando (CECO) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Winter Park, Florida. CECO’s mission is to transform the lives of children and adults with motor disabilities.

CECO offers a unique teaching method which focuses on the development of cognitive, physical, and social skills, for those of all ages with motor disabilities. The methods are in order to gain greater independence and a better quality of life.

Every day since 2001, CECO has been actively assisting children and adults from all over the world with motor disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy and Spina Bifida, to become as independent as possible. CECO programs feature one-to-one staff to student ratio, experienced instructors and a unique blend of therapy called Conductive Education. We offer several programs, such as Full Day School, Walking Challenge, Youngster, Summer Camp, Adult Day, In-home Sessions and Individual Tutoring. We actively serve approximately 170 families per year.

Types of Services Provided:
Education

Contact Address:
931 S. Semoran Blvd., Suite 220 Winter Park, FL 32792

Contact Phone Number: 407-671-4687
Website URL: https://ceco.org/

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DiscoverABILITY

Agency Description:
The mission of DiscoverABILITY is to encourage and enhance opportunities for every person willing to work and to promote inclusion and diversity through employment.
DiscoverABILITY, formerly known as Two-6 Resources, was formed April 21, 2005 as a Florida Not-for-Profit Corporation designed to promote inclusion and diversity in the workforce through the employment of individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to link prospective employers with qualified job candidates through our staff of trained vocational experts. We are an approved provider for Vocational Rehabilitation services and serve Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Polk, Sumter, and Brevard Counties.

DiscoverABILITY provides: Vocational Evaluations, Training & Development, Pre-Employment Training (PPT), Self-Advocacy Training, Mental Health Counseling, On-the-Job Training (OJT), Transition Services, Supported Employment, Job Coaching, and Employment Services.

Types of Services Provided:
Education, Employment and Training, Mental Health Services, Parental Information/Resources

Contact Address:
1027 Sligh Blvd
Orlando, FL 32806

Contact Phone Number: (407) 894-5051
Website URL: https://discoverability.org/

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Division of Blind Services

Agency Description: The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible.

Mission Statement: To ensure blind and visually-impaired Floridians have the tools, support and opportunity to achieve success

Vision Statement: In partnership with others, create a barrier free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities.

Programs:
Blind Babies Program
Braille & Talking Book Library
Business Enterprise
Children's Program
Employer Services
Independent Living Program
Rehabilitation Center
Transition Program
Vocational Rehab Program

Types of Services Provided:
Education, Employment and Training, Medical, Parental Information/Resources

Contact Address:
400 W. Robinson St. Suite S-1026,
Orlando, Fl. 32801

Contact Phone Number: (407) 245-0700
Website URL: http://dbs.myflorida.com/

Easterseals Florida Inc.

Agency Description:
Our purpose at Easterseals Florida is to change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day. We do this by providing exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people with disabilities can live, learn, work, and play in our communities. Nationally, Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, along with their families, for more than 100 years. From child development centers, to employment services and job training, Easterseals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals.

Types of Services Provided:
Education, Employment and Training

Contact Address:
31600 Camp Challenge Rd.
Sorrento, FL. 32776

Contact Phone Number: 407-694-7495
Website URL: www.easterseals.com/florida

Parental Information/
Resources

Gliding Stars of Central Florida

Agency Description: The Gliding Stars of Central Florida is an adaptive ice-skating program that enables individuals with disabilities the opportunity for physical, social, and emotional growth by fostering a team-oriented, safe, and accepting environment, that allows one to break through barriers to accomplish their dreams. Skaters challenged by disabilities will:
* Acquire better overall health including muscle strength, fine and gross motor skills, coordination, balance
* Acquire better social skills, goal setting and achievement, and sharing ice-skating with family and friends in a positive environment
* Accomplish new skills on ice skates, experience success and increased confidence
* Enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities by providing an enriching program of instruction on the ice
* Engage qualified volunteers that commit to enriching the overall program
* Pursue committed sponsorships that enhance the longevity of the program

Types of Services Provided: Parental Information/Resources

Contact Address:
8701 Maitland Summit Blvd
Orlando, FL 32810

Contact Phone Number: (847) 644-8547

Website URL: www.glidingstarsflorida.com

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc.

Agency Description: Goodwill Industries of Central Florida offers life-changing services to those in need. In 2019, we provided more than 41,544 people with job training—helping them address barriers such as disabilities, homelessness, and lack of skills so they can enter or re-enter the workforce. -These services helped place more than 9,325 people in jobs last year. The following services are available with a referral through Vocational Rehabilitation:

-On-the-Job Training for Individuals with a Disability – This program enables individuals with a disability to build work experience with hands-on job training, to get paid training on an actual job, to get résumé-building experience, to receive individualized training and support and to provide opportunities that may lead to competitive employment.

-Veterans Services – Our veterans’ services help return our veterans to the workforce. Goodwill offers comprehensive training and services to assist military veterans with disabling conditions, homelessness, or other special needs—helping them return to the workforce and become self-sufficient.

-Supported Employment Services – These services provide work for individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities. They include individualized job search assistance, customized employment, competitive employment in an integrated environment, job coaching and identification of natural supports, and long-term follow-up.

-Specialized Job Placement Services – Our specialized job placement services help individuals find the best community employment opportunities possible. They include career counseling, résumé development and job search assistance, job analysis and matching, short-term job coaching, and long-term follow-up.

Types of Services Provided: Employment & Training

Contact Address:
7531 S Orange Blossom Trail Orlando, FL, 32803

Contact Phone Number: (321) 877-9547

Website URL: https://www.goodwillcfl.org/

Hands On Educational Services

Agency Description: Since 1998, Hands On Education has been providing Work Based Learning Experiences for adults with disABILITIES. We do this through a unique partnership with Hyatt Hotels and FL Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Hands On @ Hyatt is an 80-hour PAID Internship at a local Hyatt Hotel. Students are trained in an department, such as Culinary, Guest Services, Banquets, Purchasing, Housekeeping, Laundry, Restaurant Services, Recreation, etc. Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Food Handlers Certificate (if applicable), and a recent employment reference from a reputable employer.

Types of Services Provided: Employment and Training

Contact Address:
6105 Memorial Hwy Ste F, Tampa FL 33615

Contact Phone Number: (813) 886-5600
Website URL: www.handsoneducation.net

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Helping Hands Services LLC

Agency Description: HHS is a non-profit Florida-based organization, created to assist with Guardian-Advocacy of Disabled Adults. We help with the document preparation so you can file in a fast and efficient manner.

Types of Services Provided: Employment and Training

Contact Address:
632 Lemonwood CT Altamonte Springs FL 32714

Contact Phone Number: (407) 595-6820
Website URL: https://www.facebook.com/HHSDisability/

Lift Disability Network

Agency Description: Lift Disability Network is a nonprofit 501C3, faith-based organization. ELEVATING LIFE IN THE DISABILITY FAMILY Lift Disability Network aids families affected by disability with a suite of programs that include day programs, summer camps, monthly events and family services. Services are available to families in need without regard to creed/beliefs. Lift Disability Network is a community where the disability family is embraced, encouraged, and empowered. Club Elevate Day Program serves individuals age 18+ with developmental disabilities. The club provides training in social skills, life skills, and community interactions. Lift Disability Network services:
Adult Day Program (Club Elevate)
Summer Day Camp Family Camp (sleep-over)
Monthly network events
Weekly online events
Family services Medical
Equipment Bank

Types of Services Provided: Education, Employment and Training, Parent Information/Resources

Contact Address:
611 Business Park Blvd. Suite 105 Winter Garden, FL 34787

Contact Phone Number: (407) 228-8343
Website URL: www.liftdisability.net

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Magnify of Central Florida

Agency Description: We believe that the gifts of each individual are what make communities great. It’s our passion to support, encourage, advocate, and magnify the gifts of those with disabilities, and in turn help them share those gifts at home, work, and play. From our founding in 2004 as Bishop Grady Villas, we have been able to grow and expand to serve individuals with disabilities all across Central Florida. In recognition of the diverse talents and opportunities of those we serve, we have adopted Magnify of Central Florida as our overarching identity. Bishop Grady Villas is and will remain the name of our residential program in St. Cloud, Florida. We look forward to continuing to grow and support adults and youth to share their gifts in their communities. We provide residential, employment, youth transition, life skills development, and advocacy services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Central Florida.

Types of Services Provided: Employment and Training/Housing

Contact Address:
401 Bishop Grady Ct St. Cloud, FL 34769

Contact Phone Number: (407) 892-6078
Website URL: magnifyfl.org

Marcus’s Hope by Helpers in Heels LLC

Agency Description: Adult Day Training

Types of Services Provided:
Employment and Training

Contact Address:
740 Florida Central Parkway Suite 1016 Longwood, FL 32750

Contact Phone Number: (407) 951-7037

nonPareil Institute

Agency Description: Our mission is to empower adults with autism to achieve their full potential and live more independent lives. We focus on individual strengths and provide a supportive environment to help individuals grow and succeed. Here are some of the services offered by nonPareil Institute:

Technical and Digital Arts Training: This program provides individuals with the skills they need to succeed in careers such as web development, graphic design, and animation. Work-Readiness Training: This program helps individuals develop the skills they need to find and maintain employment, such as resume writing, interviewing, and communication. Social Skills Development: This program helps individuals develop the social skills they need to succeed in the workplace and in their personal lives. Independent Living Skills: This program teaches individuals the skills they need to live independently, such as budgeting, cooking, and self-care. In addition to these core services, nonPareil Institute also offers a variety of other programs and services, such as:

Life skills workshops: These workshops cover a variety of topics, such as time management, stress management, and healthy living. Job placement assistance: nonPareil Institute staff can help individuals with autism find jobs that match their skills and interests. Support groups: These groups provide individuals with autism with a safe space to connect with others who understand their challenges. Overall, nonPareil Institute provides a comprehensive range of services to help adults with autism achieve their full potential and live more independent lives.

Types of Services Provided:
Employment and Training

Contact Address:
2500 Maitland Center Parkway, Suite 130, Maitland, Fl. 32751

Contact Phone Number: (407) 232-9144

Project 10: Transition Education Network

Agency Description:
Project 10: Transition Education Network is a special project funded by the Florida Department of Education, Division of Public Schools Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services, through federal assistance under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B. The mission of Project 10 is to assist Florida schools districts and relevant stakeholders in building capacity to provide secondary transition services to students with disabilities in order to improve their academic success and post-school outcomes. Project 10 focuses on four major initiatives: capacity building, interagency collaboration, transition legislation and policy, and student development and outcomes. The IDEA (2004) transition-related indicators include graduation rate, dropout rate, postsecondary goals, and postsecondary outcomes.

Types of Services Provided:
Education, Parental Information/Resources

Contact Address:
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
140 7th Avenue South, SVB 112
St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Contact Phone Number:
Administration: (727) 873-4059
Office: (407) 721-6907
Website URL: www.Project10.info

RAISE

Agency Description:
RAISE is a work and social skills training program for adults with disabilities who are seeking employment and face challenges finding work. RAISE collaborates with 12 partnering locations and engages 1:1 volunteer job coaches to provide paid employment at each of these locations. In addition, RAISE offers guidance to help participants transition to jobs in the community.

RAISE Offers:
*Paid employment
*Social Skill training for Job Success
*1:1 job coach support
*Guidance through the Vocational Rehab (VR) process
*Family support and education
*Assistance with transition to community employment

RAISE Employees have:
*Completed high school and are at least 18 years of age
*Faced obstacles in finding employment
*Transportation to a work site 3 times a week
*A family member able to attend monthly meetings
*A desire to work in the community
*The ability to accept feedback and direction

Types of Services Provided:
Education
Employment and Training
Parental Information/Resources

Contact Address:
851 North Maitland Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751

Contact Phone Number: 407-621-4033
Website URL: www.jfgo.org/raise

Santa Fe College Project SAINT

Agency Description: Project SAINT is an official Florida Post- Secondary Comprehensive Transition Program (FPCTP), recognized by the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities. Housed in the Adult Education Department at Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus, Project SAINT stands for Student Access and INclusion Together. The name SAINT reflects the college’s team name, the Santa Fe Saints, as well as the program’s emphasis on "inclusion together". SAINT students receive the part-time support of SF student mentors whether in classes, on internships or participating in campus activities. Project SAINT is a small, selective, intensive, modified (non-credit) college experience for adults in transition who have intellectual disabilities. SAINT students create a personal plan of from 12-20 hours weekly of academics, vocational preparation and internships, independent living modules, and campus engagement and involvement. Access to mastery of assistive technology is also central to students’ plans. Job placement is a primary goal of the program. Inclusion is the central concept in Project SAINT. SAINT students attend classes, participate in internships on and off campus, join campus clubs, enjoy a wide range of student activities and events, and have access to all campus facilities, such as the SF Teaching Zoo and the SF Kika Silva Pla Planetarium. They do all of this along-side other SF students.
Types of Services Provided: Education, Employment & Training

Contact Address: 3000 NW 83rd Street, Gainesville, Florida
Contact Phone Number: 352-381-3818
Website URL: https://www.sfcollege.edu/prepare/adult-education/project-saint/

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Seminole County Public Schools - Families In Need (FIN)

Agency Description:
Authorized under Federal law through the McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Assistance Act, the Seminole County Public Schools (SCPS) homeless education program, Families In Need, provides services to ensure identified homeless children and youth have access to a free and appropriate public education by removing educational barriers due to homelessness.

What educational rights are guaranteed to homeless children and youth?

The McKinney-Vento Act defines the educational rights of homeless children andyouth and the responsibilities of the Seminole County Public Schools district. If determined eligible, under the McKinney-Vento Act, students have the following rights:
Equal access to the same free, appropriate public education as housed students
Attendance at either the last school in which they were enrolled (school of origin) prior to becoming homeless or the zoned school for where they currently reside
Immediate enrollment in school, with a temporary waiver for the required documents, such as immunization records and proof of a physical
Free school breakfast and lunch, regardless of income
Transportation assistance to school of origin
FIN Liaisons provide the following services:
Determine FIN program eligibility and complete FIN Needs Assessment
Provide resources to eliminate educational barriers (school supplies, hygiene products, clothing/shoes, etc.)
Collaborate with other SCPS student support programs (tutoring, 21st century community learning center programs, food services, etc.)
Refer to community agency partners based on FIN Needs Assessment
Educate parents and students on McKinney Vento Act educational rights
Provide case management to Unaccompanied Homeless Youth

Contact Address:
400 East Lake Mary Blvd,
Sanford, FL 32773

Contact Phone Number:
Office 407.320.0255
Fax 407.320.0294

Website URL:
https://www.scps.k12.fl.us/district/departments/exceptional-student-support-services/student-services/families-in-need.stml

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The SNAP Center

Agency Description:
Who we are:
We are a Special Needs After-school Program. We offer after-school care for school aged children (Kindergarten through 17) with disabilities. We also offer full day care for Seminole County Public School designated days off, such as fall/winter/spring/summer breaks and teacher work days.

We offer:
*Transportation from most Seminole county schools from school to our facility
*age appropriate centers
*daily living skills lab
*reasonable pricing
*full day care for school days off
*smaller ratios
*structured activities

Types of Services Provided:
Education, Parental Information/Resources, Transportation

Contact Address:
851 E. State Road 434 unit #140, Longwood, FL 32750

Contact Phone Number: 407-335-4055
Website URL: www.thesnapcenter.com

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University of Central Florida's Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UCF CARD)

Agency Description:
The Florida Legislature has established regional, nonresidential resource centers at the University of Central Florida, the University of Florida/Gainesville, the University of Florida Health Science Center/Jacksonville, the University of South Florida, the University of Miami (with a satellite at Nova Southeastern University, Florida State University, and Florida Atlantic University. The University of Central Florida's Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is directed to limit services to individuals living in the Orlando metropolitan area, which includes Orange, Lake, Osceola, Sumter, Brevard, Volusia, and Seminole Counties.

The Centers' services are limited to children and adults of all levels of intellectual functioning who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, including diagnoses under the autism umbrella in previous diagnostic classifications, including autistic disorder, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS), Rett Syndrome, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD), Asperger's Disorder, as well as dual sensory impairment, or deaf or blind individuals who also have other disabling conditions. In recognition of the difficulties families face in obtaining early and timely diagnostic evaluations after being referred for assessment, UCF CARD will allow children under the age of eight who are awaiting an evaluation for ASD to register and receive services for up to six months while awaiting their diagnostic confirmation. Our primary focus is to provide individualized, direct assistance to individuals who qualify for our services, including consultative support to their families and those who educate or employ our constituents. In addition to individualized consultation, services include technical assistance and consultation, professional and parent training programs , and public education activities. CARD services are designed to build on the capacities of state and local resources, not to duplicate or replace them. The Center is funded by general revenue allocations from the Florida Legislature, and these funds flow through the Florida Department of Education. All services are provided free of charge.

UCF CARD has an office located near the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
CARD is founded on the strong belief that:
• All people, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, have the right to live as full participants in society.
• All people have the right to be treated with dignity and understanding.
• People with disabilities are members of families. All families have strengths and capacities and have the right to be treated with sensitivity and respect, and as integral members of a person's system of support.
• People with autism and related disabilities have the right to be regarded as individuals who need services and supports that are based on their unique characteristics

Types of Services Provided:
Education, Employment and Training, Parental Information/Resources

Contact Address:
12424 Research Pkwy Suite 365
Orlando, FL 32826

Contact Phone Number: 407 823 6024
Website URL: www.ucf-card.org

Vocational Rehabilitation

Agency Description:
We assist individuals with physical or mental disability find or maintain employment.

Types of Services Provided:
Employment and Training

Contact Address:
3191 Maguire Blvd Suite 243
Orlando, 32803

Contact Phone Number: 407-897-2797
Website URL: www.rehabworks.org

We Care Support

Agency Description:
We Care Support Services (WCSS) offers to support disabled job-seekers in their search for work, by training them with specific skills or new skills that will put them in better positions in the labor market and often fill a vacuum in the public services in innovative ways

We Care Support Services (WCSS) continue to provide placement services and should be seen as a valuable resource, supplementing the work of the public placement services.

WCSS offers the following employment and youth mental rehabilitation services: • Psychological Assessment for youth mental health. • Vocational Evaluation and Planning • Career Counseling and Guidance • After High School Education and Training • Supported Employment • Pre-Employment Services and Training • On-the-Job Training • Job Placement

Psychological Assessment
Psychological evaluations are used by WCSS to assess, diagnose, and evaluate the unique strengths and weaknesses of each individual youths. Standardized assessment measures and experience allow the staff to properly identify key details and information about each individual client that in turn helps them create and execute the proper training plan for that individual to maximize his/her learning, training and employability. WCSS has comprehensive evaluations for the following areas: • Learning Disabilities • Attention Disorders • University/Graduate Program Entrance Exam Accommodations • Autism Spectrum Disorders • Intellectual Disabilities • Behavior Disorders • Social-Emotional Functioning • Adaptive Functioning

Vocational Evaluation
Vocational evaluations use hands-on experiences and career exploration to determine the individual client’s readiness and aptitude for any particular aspect of any given job. Through this evaluation WCSS can pinpoint any weakness or difficulties the individual has and draft the necessary On-the-Job Training plan to ensure success of placement in the future. Primary assessment components of each work area include: • Cognitive Evaluation • Academic Evaluation • Work behavior/social skills • Work performance/abilities • Strengths relative to employment outcomes • Barriers for employment • Accommodations and needs

Career Counseling
We Care Support Services helps its clients achieve success in finding and keeping employment by offering individualized, on-to-one career coaching and transition services. These services are action-oriented, efficient, goal-centered, and help provide clients with the practical tools needed to help their career search as well as increasing confidence, optimism, enthusiasm, and self-sufficiency. Career counseling services include: • Interview Prep • Career Transition Counseling • Career Planning, Resume Writing, and Job Search Strategies • Academic Counseling (diploma or certificate programs and their prospective career opportunities) • Unearthing Career Interest (industry and tasks)

Types of Services Provided:
Education, Employment and Training

Contact Address:
1601 Park Center Drive, Orlando FL 32835

Contact Phone Number: 407-701-5271
Website URL: www.wecaresupport.org