Parent & Family Services
Parent & Family Services
FDLRS Parent & Family Services Specialists provide information, training, and support to districts and families to promote effective parent participation in the education of children with disabilities or exceptionalities.
FDLRS Parent & Family Services assists in the development of family-friendly programs, training, and support for services for children with disabilities, and the support of partnerships between schools and parents to support student achievement.
For more information on FDLRS Parent & Family Services in your area, contact Diane Cummings, diane.cummings@sarasotacountyschools.net
Special Ed Connection
Do you have a child with a disability of school age in Florida? Learn where to find resources to help your child benefit from special education services at the Special Ed Connection®.
The Florida Department of Education is proud to provide access to the Special Ed Connection® at no cost to families of students with disabilities. To find out how you can gain access to this valuable resource contact Diane Cummings.
Parent and Family Resources
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
American Foundation for the Blind
Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (FDOE)
Family Network on Disabilities
Florida Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc.
Transition Education Network (Project 10)