Resources
Agency for Persons with Disabilities, Florida
APD supports individuals with unique abilities and their families in living, learning and working within their communities by creating multiple pathways to possibilities. APD identifies the service needs of people with developmental disabilities, and those individuals may receive social, medical, behavioral, residential, and/or therapeutic services.
Gliding Stars of Florida
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. http://www.glidingstarsflorida.com/
Disability Rights of FL
Florida's Protection and Advocacy System
Contact to protect your rights.
2473 Care Drive, Suite 200
Tallahassee, FL 32308
850-488-9071
Elevate Advocate
Professional IEP/504 Advocates- Here to help ensure your child receives a free and appropriate education in the least restrictive environment while guaranteeing all educational needs are identified and met. We will collaborate with you, your child, and the school-based team to elevate their success. www.elevateadvocate.com Jessica Silber, MBA, BCASE
Life Unlimited: Unleash Your Potential
They provide Support Brokering and Disability Consulting services, as well as Employment Consulting, Social Skills Tutoring, and Dating and Relationship Guidance both virtually and in person. https://www.lifeunlimitedllc.com/
National Down Syndrome Society
To empower individuals with Down Syndrome and their families by driving policy change, providing resources, engaging with local communities, and shifting public perception. https://ndss.org/
Parent Education Network of FL
Family Network on Disabilities
Florida’s resource for helping families of children with disabilities.
You’ll find the resources and support your family needs. www.fndusa.org
The Family Café
The Family Café exists to provide individuals with disabilities and their families with an opportunity for collaboration, advocacy, friendship and empowerment by serving as a facilitator of communication, a space for dialogue and a source of information. https://familycafe.net/