Suncoast Agencies
Disclaimer: This list of local agencies is not exhaustive. Information and links to organizations are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by FDLRS Suncoast of any of the products, services or opinions of the organization or individual. FDLRS Suncoast bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.
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- Early Childhood
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Transition, Employment & Higher Ed
- Recreation
- Medical & Related Services
- Family Support
- Specialized Agencies
- Educational Support
Early Childhood
Children First
Address: 1723 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota FL 34234
Phone Number: (941) 953-3877
Website: www.childrenfirst.net
Florida Center for Early Childhood
Address: 4620 17th Street, Sarasota, FL 34235
Phone Number: (941) 371-8820
Website: www.thefloridacenter.org
The Florida Center for Early Childhood provides therapeutic services, early education, and healthy development for children in southwest Florida focusing on infants and children through fifth grade who are at-risk academically, socially, or economically.
Gulf Central Early Steps
Address: 4630 17th St., Sarasota, FL 34235
Phone Number: (941) 487-5400
Website: www.hpcswf.com/early-steps-program
Early Steps is an early intervention program for children ages 0-3, who may be experiencing developmental delays or disabilities. Early Steps provides the education, tools, and support that you, your family or caregiver needs to help improve your child’s daily functioning skills.
FDLRS Child Find
Phone Number: (941) 927-9000
Website: www.suncoast.fdlrs.org/child-find
Child Find works to locate children (age 3-5) who are potentially eligible for services under IDEA and link them with services. They promote general public awareness of programs and services available for young children who have or are at risk of developing disabilities. Child Find provides service coordination and support for diagnostic screening, placement, and training. Contact Child Find if you are concerned about your child’s development.
Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County-Child Care Connection
Address: 1750 17th St., Building L, Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone Number: (941) 954-4830
Website: www.earlylearningcoalitionsarasota.org
The Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County is the community’s one-stop resource for information about early learning experiences in Sarasota County. They assist families in finding quality and affordable child care and provide resources that enable parents or other caregivers to make informed choices on child care. They also provide information on the School Readiness Program which offers financial assistance to low-income families for early child education and care so families can become financially self-sufficient and their young children can be successful in school in the future. In addition, they offer information on Florida’s FREE VPK program which offers high-quality learning opportunities for all four-year-old children.
Technical Assistance & Training System (TATS)
Address: 3280 Progress Dr., RM 250 Orlando, FL 34286
Phone Number: (863) 452-7892
Website: tats.ucf.edu
The primary purpose of the Technical Assistance and Training Systems (TATS) project is to implement a statewide system of technical assistance and training utilizing a combination of strategies to build capacity, create infrastructure, support high fidelity implementation and sustainability of evidence-based practices for the purposes of improving educational results and functional outcomes for young children with special needs and their families
Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABA Solutions
Address: 7441 114th Ave., Suite 604, Largo, FL 33773
Phone Number: (727) 492-5369
Website: www.abasolutions.com
ABA Solutions provides applied behavior analysis assessments and therapies to address difficult behaviors, and any associated social, emotional or learning challenges. Therapists work closely with parents, caregivers and teachers to instill adaptive skills, maximize potential and bring constructive, enduring change.
Face Autism
Phone Number: (813) 240-3044
Website: www.face-autism.org
Face Autism provides sensory friendly activities, support groups, referral for therapeutic services, structured classes, and other necessary resources. Classes include art, dance, fishing, gardening, horseback riding, yoga, fitness, music and social skills.
Florida Autism Center
Address: 6976 Professional Pkwy., Sarasota, FL 34240
Phone Number: (704) 681-1987
Website: www.flautism.com
Florida Autism Center (FAC) provides treatment based on the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and emphasizes early intensive and individualized behavioral intervention, verbal behavior, and social skills. FAC provides the highest quality ABA therapy based on scientific best practices.
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)
Address: 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MHC 2113A, Tampa, FL 33612
Phone Number: (800) 333-4530
Website: usf.edu/autism
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) at the University of South Florida is a community-based project that provides information and consultation to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities. CARD‐USF offers instruction and coaching to families and professionals through a training and assistance model.
Easterseals of Southwest Florida & Easterseals Academy
Phone Number: (941) 355-7637
Website: www.easterseals-swfl.org
Easterseals Employment Services is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. In conjunction with the Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Easterseals provides career exploration, job coaching, and supported employment services to high school students attending Easterseals Academy, adults attending Life Skills Development, and community members with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
Full Spectrum ABA
Address: 8001 Beaty Grove Dr., Tampa, FL 33626
Phone Number: (813) 920-5454
Website: fullspectrumaba.com
Full Spectrum ABA is a Florida-based company founded upon the science of Behavior Analysis as the chief means of improving the lives of individuals with Autism and Developmental Disabilities.
Transition, Employment & Higher Ed
Community Resource Network of Florida, Inc.
Address: 12751 World Plaza Ln., Ft. Myers, FL 343907
Phone Number: (239) 415-7400
Website: crnflorida.com
Community Resource Network of Florida, LLC provides compassionate care and services to adults and children with disabilities. We believe every person should have access to individualized services to enhance their quality of life. We are driven to help people of all ages and abilities thrive at home and in the community.
Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities
4000 Central Florida Blvd., P.O. Box 161250 Orlando, FL 32816
Phone Number: (407) 823-5225
Website: www.fcsua.org
The Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities mission is to provide support to students, families, and institutions of higher education so that students with intellectual disabilities have opportunities for on-campus college experiences that lead to employment opportunities.
The Haven
The Haven is empowering the lives of children, teens, and adults with disabilities, one person at a time. Specialized services and programs include: employment, transition, community living, Haven Industries, vocational, and social training.
State College of Florida-Disability Resource Center
Address: 5840 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207
Phone Number: (941) 752-5295
Website: http://scf.edu/StudentServices/DisabilityResourceCenter
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) is committed to ensuring equal access to college programs, services, and activities for qualified students with disabilities. The DRC assists students with disabilities through the provision of reasonable accommodations, information, resources services and skill development. The DRC promotes student self-advocacy through collaboration with faculty, staff, and State College of Florida campus resources.
UMatter Inclusive Postsecondary Education Program at USF St. Petersburg Campus
Address: 4202 E. Fowler Ave. EDU 105, Tampa, FL 33620
Phone Number: (727) 873-4654
Website: www.usf.edu/education/umatter/index.aspx
UMatter is an innovative inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) program created to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience higher education and campus life. The UMatter program is hosted at USF’s St. Petersburg campus to provide young people with intellectual disabilities the learning, social skills, and career training needed to set them up to be competitively employed and live independently.
Launch at The University of South Florida
Address: 4202 E. Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33620
Phone Number: (813) 974-2996
Website: launch.cbcs.usf.edu
LAUNCH creates innovative programming focused on improving employment and post-secondary outcomes of people on the autism spectrum.
Take Stock in Children
Address: PO Box 48186, Sarasota, FL 34230
Phone Number: (813) 974-2996
Website: takestocksarasota.org
Take Stock in Children, Inc. is a nonprofit organization, transforming Florida one student at a time. Working in every county throughout Florida, Take Stock in Children of Sarasota is 1 of 46 affiliate offices. Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty for low-income, academically qualified students by providing opportunities for a postsecondary education. Through an innovative multi-year model we provide wraparound services to students, with continued support after high school completion. Students are matched with a caring volunteer mentor, equipped with college readiness services and a dedicated college success coach, awarded a college scholarship, and provided with postsecondary support through degree or certification attainment.
CareerSource Suncoast
Address: 1112 Manatee Ave. E., Bradenton, FL 34208
Phone Number: (941) 358-4200
Website: www.careersourcesuncoast.com
CareerSource Suncoast is the leading provider of workforce services in the Manatee and Sarasota counties. They are a private, non-profit organization whose primary focus is to help businesses grow by offering proven solutions for talent recruitment and development. CareerSource Suncoast employs Career Coaches who not only help career seekers find job leads, but prepare them for a lasting career. They help enhance clients’ essential skills, resumes, interview skills, offer personalized job referrals, and free employability skills workshops.
Loveland Center
Address: 157 S. Havana Rd., Venice, FL 34292
Phone Number: (941) 493-0016
Website: www.lovelandcenter.org
Loveland Center offers individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities a variety of classes and activities through the Adult Day Training program. Individuals have the opportunity to choose the classes that will help them achieve their individual goals. The goal of the Adult Day Training program is to provide an educational environment that will teach students important life skills designed to improve decision-making, self-sufficiency, self-advocacy, and interaction within the community.
Project 10: Transition Education Network, USF, St. Petersburg
Address: 140 7th Avenue S., SVB112, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone Number: (727) 873-4370
Website: www.project10.info
Project 10: Transition Education Network is Florida’s statewide discretionary project supporting the secondary transition of youth with disabilities. Project 10’s primary charge is to assist school districts in providing appropriate planning and timely transition services and programs to assist youth with disabilities in their transition to adulthood. Project 10 also serves as a collaborative resource for other state agencies, discretionary projects, non-profit organizations and families in the provision of transition services for students served in exceptional student education.
Suncoast Center for Independent Living, Inc.
Address: 3281 17th Street, Sarasota, FL 34235
Phone Number: (941) 351-9545
Website: www.scil4u.org
Suncoast Center for Independent Living serves anyone with a disability. Their program offers youth transition, advocacy, independent living skills, peer mentoring, information and referral, medical equipment loan program, computer loan program, and a home modification program.
Vocational Rehabilitation (DOE - Division of Vocational Rehabilitation)
Address: 3660 N. Washington Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone Number: (941) 359-5670
Website: www.RehabWorks.org
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) provides services to eligible individuals with physical and/or mental impairments that will enable an individual to achieve an employment goal and/or enhance their independence. Clients must have a documented disability, require VR services to become employed, and will benefit in terms of an employment outcome with VR services.
Tampa Connect Group, Inc. (TCG Works)
Address: 4809 E Busch Blvd. #201, Tampa, FL 33617
Phone Number: (813) 381-6352
Website: tcgworks.org
Tampa Connect Group Inc. (TCG Works), is a non-profit organization that focused in helping people with most barriers to achieve and maintain durable employment to reach social and financial stability.
Employment and Training services via FLDOE/DVR, assist individuals with barriers to employment, living in Florida to obtain and maintain jobs in the community.
Recreation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota & Desoto Counties
Address: 3100 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone Number: (941) 366-3911
Website: bgcsdc.com
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties enables all young people, in most need, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties provides after-school and summer programs for thousands of youth at six locations.
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida
Forever Friends Special Needs Ministry, Inc.
Phone Number: (941) 480-9390
Website: www.foreverfriendsinc.org
Forever Friends Special Needs Ministry, Inc. in partnership with T-Rec Coalition of Sarasota County hosts free events open to people with disabilities of all ages, as well as their caregivers. These events are designed for all ages of individuals with special needs to make new friends, be inspired, lifted up, encouraged, and feel a renewed self-esteem. Scheduled activities may include crafts, music, games and special visitors.
Sarasota County Public Libraries
Address: 1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone Number: (941) 861-5000
Website: www.scgov.net/Library
The Sarasota County Public Libraries offer equal access to information, fosters lifelong learning and inspires community engagement through books, movies, music, computer access, and a myriad of programs for people of all ages and all free.
Special Olympics Florida- Sarasota County
Address: 927200 Riverview Ctr Blvd., Suite 107, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Phone Number: (239) 300-1927
Website: www.specialolympicsflorida.org
The mission of Special Olympics Florida is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
Venice Challenger Baseball
Phone Number: (941) 685-4668
Website: www.venicechallengerbaseball.org
Challenger Baseball is for every child who is unable to participate on a typical Little League team. In the Challenger division, every player gets to bat and play the field in every inning. Siblings, friends, and different organizations serve as “base buddies” to help the kids round the bases, if necessary. The whole family and community gets involved and every team is a winner! And best of all, it is FREE to join! There is one game a week with a short warm up before the game. All ages are welcome.
Foundation for Dreams - Dream Oaks Camp
Address: 16110 Dream Oaks Pl., Bradenton, FL 34212
Phone Number: (941) 746-5659
Website: www.foundationfordreams.org
Foundation for Dreams, through their signature Dream Oaks Camp program, strives to create a place where children can recognize one another as individuals, not by their disabilities. Foundation for Dreams' overall vision is that all individuals with special needs have every opportunity to learn and grow, leading to more productive behaviors, meaningful relationships, and a more comprehensive profound skill set.
TOPSoccer
Address: PO Box 17936, Sarasota, FL 34276
Phone Number: (941) 925-7679
Website: fscarasota.com/topsoccer
he Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer) is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers designed to bring the opportunity of learning and playing soccer to any boy or girl, ages 4-19, who has a mental or physical disability.
Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida
Address: 4780 Cattlemen Rd., Sarasota, FL 34233
Phone Number: (941) 921-5358
Website: www.gsgcf.org
Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and strive to make it better every single day. They explore their strengths, take on new challenges, and can always be themselves, regardless of background or ability.
Soul to Soul Yoga
Address: 7365 Merchant Ct., Unit 3, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240
Phone Number: (941) 702-2035
Website: www.soultosoulyogasrq.com
Soul To Soul Yoga was founded by an experienced occupational therapist with the aim of enhancing people’s general well-being. We strongly believe that the nervous system plays a key role in regulating and connecting the mind and body, leading to a significant improvement in daily activities performance. By practicing yoga regularly, individuals can attain a state of tranquility and balance, which in turn can help them lead a healthier and more fulfilling life.
Therapeutic Recreation Coalition of Sarasota County (T-REC)
Address: 6700 Clark Rd., Sarasota, FL 34241
Phone Number: (941) 486-2753
Website: sarasotacountyparks.com
T-Rec is one team dedicated to creating exceptional park experiences for our community. The department is comprised of passionate individuals from seven divisions, all working together towards our common goals. Through T-Rec's collaborative efforts, They ensure that parks are well-maintained, environmentally sustainable and accessible to all. T-Rec is committed to fostering partnerships within the county and beyond to maximize recreational opportunities and community benefit for residents and visitors alike.
Medical & Related Services
Children's Medical Services
Address: Tallahassee, FL 323999
Phone Number: (855) 901-5390
Website: cmsplan.floridahealth.gov
Children's Medical Services Managed Care Plan is designed for children who are Medicaid eligible and have special health care needs from birth up to age 21 years old.
The Kidz Club PPEC (Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care) Center
Phone Number: (941) 999-2518
Website: thekidzclub.com
Community Resource Network (CRN) of Florida provides services for individuals of any age, from birth to late in life. CRN is a Medicare and Med-waiver program meaning that those with disabilities won’t pay out of pocket for services. CRN offers personal supports, personal care, homemaker services, respite care, speech and occupational therapies, transportation, and life skills programs.
Florida RX Card
The Florida Rx Card is free for everyone. All residents are eligible to get pharmacy discounts through this program. The program may be used to provide savings on prescriptions not covered by health insurance or Medicare Part D. The program may also be used instead of insurance coverage when it offers greater savings than the copay.
North Port Behavioral Health
Phone Number: (844) 247-3912
Website: northportbehavioral.com
NAMI Sarasota & Manatee Counties
Address: 2911 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone Number: (941) 444-3428
Website: namisarasotamanatee.org
NAMI Sarasota and Manatee Counties, Inc. improves the lives of individuals, families and caregivers on their journey to mental wellness.
Children's Therapy Solution, Inc.
Phone Number: (941) 745-5111
Website: www.childrenstherapysol.com
Children’s Therapy Solutions, Inc. provides quality services to children and families in a caring and supportive environment, offers occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, psychology, and mental health counseling services with teletherapy options.
Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County
Sertoma Kids
Address: 2750 Stickney Point Rd., Suite 210, Sarasota, FL 34321
Phone Number: (941) 228-1062
Website: sertomakids.org
Sertoma Kids offers treatment for speech, language, literacy, and social skills. Our experienced therapists develop the most comprehensive care plan that is specific to the individual child and his/her needs.
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital of Sarasota
Address: 5881 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238
Phone Number: (941) 927-8805
Website: www.hopkinsallchildrens.org
Johns Hopkins All Children’s Outpatient Care Center pediatricians, pediatric specialists, nurses, therapists and staff provide some of our most frequently needed medical, laboratory and therapeutic services in Sarasota and neighboring counties.
Sunrise Community of Southwest FL
Address: 2203 30th Ave. West, Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone Number: (941) 242-5123
Website: sunrisegroup.org
Sunrise is a not-for-profit organizations dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These customized services are for people of all ages and abilities, ranging from minimal support and supervision to the most complex medical and behavioral supports.
Family Support
All Faiths Food Bank
Address: 8171 Blakie Ct., Sarasota, FL 34240
Phone Number: (941) 379-6333
Website: www.allfaithsfoodbank.org
All Faiths Food Bank works to provide healthy solutions to end hunger in the community. All Faiths Food Bank is determined to create-and continue to strengthen-a food system that is healthy, efficient, sustainable, and responsive to those who are struggling.
Family Network on Disabilities Statewide
Address: 26750 U.S. Highway 19 N., Suite 410, Clearwater, FL 33761
Phone Number: (800) 825-5736
Website: www.fndusa.org
The Family Network on Disabilities Statewide is the state of Florida's Parent Training and Information Center. The mission of FND is to strive for the complete integration and equality of persons with disabilities in a society without barriers and to serve families of children with disabilities, ages birth through 26, who have a full range of disabilities.
Ferrari, Butler & Moneymaker, PLLC
Address: 2477 Stickney Point Rd., Suite 107B, Sarasota, FL 34231
Phone Number: (941) 960-1676
Website: www.ferraributlermoneymaker.com
Ferrari, Butler & Moneymaker, PLLC focuses their practice on the legal issues that impact seniors and those with special needs, including estate and long-term care planning, probate and trust administration, guardianship, Medicaid planning, and veteran benefits.
All Friends Network
Address: 3230 Southgate Circle, Unit 130, Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone Number: (941) 587-7172
Website: allfriendsnetwork.org
All Friends Network is an organization designed specifically for people of all ages with developmental disabilities who need an online support network that will help them learn how to make friends and provide experiences to help build friendship-making skills and confidence that can be used in other situations.
Bailes Consulting Services
Address: 5150 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone Number: (941) 753-3471
Website: www.bailesconsulting.org
Bailes Consulting Services helps establish and expand equitable employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, advocates with federal, state, and local legislators for legislation promoting integrated employment, works with federal, state, and local policy makers to increase funding for integrated employment, and raises awareness within the business community as to the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities.
Family Cafe
Phone Number: (850) 224-4670
Website: www.familycafe.net
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. The Annual Family Café brings persons with all types of disabilities together for three days of information, training, and networking each June. The Annual Family Café offers attendees exposure to resources on a grand scale, unprecedented access to policy-making officials, and a chance to network with other individuals with disabilities and their families. There is no registration fee for individuals with disabilities and their family members, and limited financial assistance to cover the cost of hotel accommodation is available.
Jewish Family & Children's Services of Suncoast
Address: 2688 Fruitville Rd., Sarasota, FL 34237
Phone Number: (941) 366-2224
Website: jfcs-cares.org
JFCS offers supportive case management connection to public benefits and mainstream community resources, SOAR-certified case managers, relationship and adult education classes, and addiction prevention and mentoring programs for children impacted by a family member's substance use.
Florida Department of Children and Families
Address: 1864 17th St., Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone Number: (877) 595-0384
Website: myflfamilies.com
The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. To that end, the Department is involved in various task forces, councils, committees, etc. that seek to improve the lives of Floridians across the state.
Social Security Administration
Address: 2001 Siesta Dr., Suite 301, Sarasota, FL 34239
Phone Number: (800) 772-1213
Website: www.ssa.gov
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to eligible disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.
Specialized Agencies
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
Address: 2295 Victoria Ave. # 221A, Ft. Myers, FL 33901
Phone Number: (239) 338-1372
Website: apd.myflorida.com
The Agency for Persons with Disabilities supports persons with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. Individuals must have a primary diagnosis of: autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Intellectual Disabilities, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Phelan McDermid Syndrome or Downs syndrome, and functional limitations in major life activities.
Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida
Address: 1750 17th Street, Bldg. l-2, Sarasota, FL 34234
Phone Number: (941) 953-5988
Website: www.epilepsy-services.org
Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida is celebrating 53 years of providing uninsured patients 18 years and older with low or no cost medical, prescription, and case management services for their epilepsy. These services include access to consultation with neurologists, diagnostic testing and assistance accessing medications. Additionally, they offer prevention and educational programs to schools, service organizations, law enforcement, and the community at large.
Family Safety Alliance
The Family Safety Alliance serves as a collaborative, prevention-focused, and transparent partner that provides community oversight, education, and advocacy in the achievement of systemic improvements in community-based child welfare services for families living in Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties.
Lighthouse of Manasota - Vision Loss Education Center
Address: 7318 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, FL 34243
Phone Number: (941) 359-1404
Website: www.lighthouseofmanasota.org
The Lighthouse of Manasota is a non-profit for individuals with low vision or blindness. Their no cost services are for all ages in Sarasota, Manatee, Desoto, Highlands and Charlotte Counties. They also offer vision rehabilitation training and support for visually-impaired persons throughout their life span.
CASL (Community Assisted and Supported Living)
Address: 157 S. Havana Rd., Venice, FL 34292
Phone Number: (941) 807-5402
Website: www.caslinc.org
CASL (Community Assisted and Supported Living) provides various levels of care to suit the diverse needs of residents. The levels of care include an assisted living facility, independent housing, family style homes, and live-in support.
FDOE - Division of Blind Services
Address: 600 8th Avenue W., Suite 302, Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone Number: (941) 721-2914
Website: dbs.myflorida.com
FDOE - Division of Blind Services assists blind individuals as well as those with useable but diminished vision. Their programs include: blind babies, children and family (school age), VR transition program for high school students, Vocational Rehabilitation program for those entering the workforce, and independent living program for seniors.
Hearing Loss Association of America- Sarasota/Manatee Chapter
Dogs Inc.
Address: 4210 77th Street E., Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone Number: (941) 729-5665
Website: dogsinc.org
Dogs Inc. (formerly Southeastern Guide Dogs) provide guide and service dogs, online and in-person training, lifetime alumni support, premium dog food, and preventative veterinary care—all at no cost.
Educational Support
FDLRS Suncoast - Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System
Phone Number: (941) 927-9000
Website: suncoast.fdlrs.org
The Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) is a statewide network of support for families, educators, and school districts, working together to help every child with a disability reach their full potential.
Funded through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), FDLRS is a project of the Florida Department of Education’s Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services (BEESS). Our work supports Florida’s Strategic Plan goals of:
- Highest Student Achievement
- Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access
- Skilled Workforce and Economic Development
- Quality Efficient Services
FIN
Address: 4500 University Center Bldg. C,., Tallahassee, FL 32306
Phone Number: (850) 645-7593
Website: fin-network.org
FIN collaborates with all districts, schools, and IDEA- funded state projects to provide customized services and supports ensuring all students with disabilities have the same educational, social, and future opportunities as their peers.
SEDNET
Address: 140 7th Ave. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Phone Number: (727) 873-4661
Website: sednetfl.com
SEDNET works with education, mental health, child welfare, and juvenile justice professionals; along with other agencies and families, to ensure that children with mental, emotional and behavioral problems, and their families, have access to the services and supports they need to succeed.