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Provider Name |
Contact |
Services Provided |
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Academy for Autism |
5232 B. South Orange Avenue
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Applied Behavior Analysis educational program with on site occupational, physical, oral-motor and speech therapy for those age 5- 22 years old. |
Accessible Alternatives, Inc. |
1730A Americana Blvd. |
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Levy Association for Retarded Citizens, Inct |
P.O. Box 86 |
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SCARC, Inc. |
1213 West McCollum Ave. |
The SCARC, Inc. Evaluation, Training and Employment Center provides a variety of services to adults who are developmentally disabled. Their programs include a Day Training Program, Employment Opportunities, Independent Community Living, and Residential Services. |
BIRC-Cognitive Programs |
9430 Turkey Lake Rd. |
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Center for Drug Free Living |
205 S Eola Ave. |
The Center for Drug Free Living offers the following services: AIDS / HIV Prevention Education Programs, Chemical Dependency Assessment & Detoxification Services, Community Education on Substance Abuse, Counseling for Substance Exposed Children, Family Support Services for Substance Abuse, In-School Substance Abuse Prevention Program, Methadone Treatment Program, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse Day Treatment Program, Substance Abuse Intake & Evaluation Services and Substance Abuse Treatment Services. |
Center for Independence, Technology and Education |
215 E New Hampshire St. |
CITE Lighthouse is the single source provider of vision rehabilitation services for adults and children with blindness and low vision in a five-county region of Central Florida that spans Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Sumter counties. CITE Lighthouse provides the following programs and services: Independent Living Skills Training, Orientation and Mobility Skills Training, Access Technology, Counseling, Peer Support Services, Work Adjustment Services, Support Employment Services, Low Vision Services and infant and toddler early intervention services. |
Center for Independent Living of Central Florida (Winter Park Office) |
720 North Denning Dr. |
Centers for independent living traditionally provide four core services. These include advocacy (supporting consumers when they encounter attitudinal, physical or communication barriers), information and referral (refer consumers to other community resources that can be of benefit to them), peer support (one person with a disability mentoring another), and skills training (teaching consumers skills needed to live independently). |
Central Florida Deaf Services, Inc. |
1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd. |
Central Florida Deaf Services, (CFDS) Inc. was established in 1998 to provide support services to the deaf and hard of hearing communities in Polk, Hardee and Highlands counties. CFDS provides services for job employment skills, independent living skills, sign language classes and interpreting referral services. |
Center for Independent Living of Central Florida (Lakeland Office) |
111 North Eastside Dr. |
Centers for independent living traditionally provide four core services. These include advocacy (supporting consumers when they encounter attitudinal, physical or communication barriers), information and referral (refer consumers to other community resources that can be of benefit to them), peer support (one person with a disability mentoring another), and skills training (teaching consumers skills needed to live independently). |
Charter School at National Deaf Academy |
19650 US Hwy 441 |
The Charter School at National Deaf Academy is a not-for-profit organization which addresses the educational needs of more than 55 Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, adolescents and adults, with academic deprivation and concomitant mental disorders. |
Communication Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
3700 Commerce Blvd. Suite 134 |
CCDHH is an organization that provides on site advocacy services and training for Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients. CCDHH assist clients in crisis due to different factors and makes appropriate referrals as needed. CCDHH is a partner with Department of Families and Children (DCF) Community Access Partnership Network to provide Access Florida services to our clients. |
Deaf & Hearing Services of Lake & Sumter Counties |
420 W. Main St. |
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Division of Vocational Rehabilitation |
Check the website for local offices in your county |
The Florida Department of Educations Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is an employment program assisting individuals with disabilities, including Floridians with the most severe disabilities, to pursue meaningful careers commensurate with their abilities and capabilities. Their services include counseling, job coaching, medical services, therapy services, adaptive aids, vocational assessment and training, employment services, supported employment, transition services, referral source and mental health services. |
Easter Seals Florida, Inc. |
2010 Mizelle Ave. |
Easter Seals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 80 years. Whether helping someone improve physical mobility, return to work or simply gain greater independence for everyday living, Easter Seals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals. |
Eckerd Academy/ Eckerd Youth Alternatives |
451 St. Nicholas Ave. |
Eckerd Youth Alternatives (EYA) is a private, not-for-profit organization nationally recognized for its programs to help youth. Programs serve boys and girls ages 8-18 who are at risk for or exhibit emotional and behavioral problems at home, at school and in the community. Eckerd Youth Alternatives offers 18 outdoor therapeutic treatment programs that combine therapeutic treatment in a nurturing outdoor environment with an accredited, year-round educational component. Young people live, grow and learn in small groups with trained counselors in rural residential settings. |
Epilepsy Association of Central Florida, Inc. |
1221 West Colonial Dr. |
The Epilepsy Association of Central Florida, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of those affected by epilepsy. Their services are offered to those living in Orange, Seminole, Broward and Osceola counties and include Case Management, Medical Services, Prevention and Education Programs, Employment Services, Resource Center, Information & Referral Services, Telephone Networks and Advocacy Services. |
Florida Coalition for the Homeless |
1510 E. Colonial Dr. |
The Florida Coalition for the Homeless is a dynamic organization whose membership and Board of Directors include homeless advocates, service providers, members of the faith-based community, formerly homeless persons, educators, attorneys, mental health professionals and many others statewide who are committed to putting an end to homelessness and improving the conditions of persons living without shelter. |
Florida Rehab Center |
601 E. Rollins |
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Gateway Center |
1000 Legion Place |
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Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc. |
7531 S. Orange Blossom Trail |
Founded in 1959, Goodwill Industries of Central Florida, Inc. has served the Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Brevard, Lake, and Volusia Counties for over 40 years. This nonprofit agency has provided employment opportunities to people with disabilities and disadvantaging conditions so that those people may overcome barriers to employment, reach a higher level of independence, improve their lives, and become full participating members of a viable community. Their services include Self Sufficency Job Centers, Life Skills Training, Computer and Office Skills Training and Work Experience Programs. |
Human Services Council |
3191 Maguire Blvd. |
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La Amistad Foundation, Inc. |
8400 La Amistad Cove |
La Amistad Foundation operates, Lakewood, a long-term residential treatment facility for adults with chronic mental illnesses, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism and depression. |
Lakeland One Stop Center |
936 East Parker St. |
Lakeland One Stop Center has a staff person available to assist people with disabilities with accessing the services of the One Stop Career Centers in their region. These services might include providing interpreters, readers, etc. to access the list of jobs on the computers or to be able to participate in resume writing classes, interview classes, etc. They can also provide referral information on other services available to help disabled adults in your community. Sometimes they set up Job Fairs for employers who are welcoming of disabled employees. They put on monthly orientations to train disabled people in what services are available from the One Stop Centers to help them. |
Latino Leadership, Inc. |
615A Herndon Ave. |
Latino Leadership was founded in 1999 in Orlando, FL, by Marytza Sanz and a group of committed community Leaders. As a 501c3 non-profit community-based organization, it seeks the education, economic development and political empowerment of the Hispanic community in Central Florida. |
Life Stream Behavioral Center, Inc. |
PO Box 491000 |
LifeStream Behavioral Center has met the behavioral health care needs of Lake & Sumter County residents since 1969. From comprehensive alcohol & substance abuse programs to psychiatric crisis intervention, LifeStream's professional health care team provides an array of services and specialties combined with the latest in behavioral care technology. Also included are support services such as case management, aftercare, rehabilitation, intensive therapeutic on-site services for children, and outpatient counseling centers. |
Little People of America |
PO BOX 841278 |
Little People of America (LPA) is a nonprofit organization that provides support and information to people of short stature and their families. |
National Association on Alcohol Drugs and Disability |
719 Myrtle Lake Ct. |
The National Association on Alcohol, Drugs and Disability Inc., (NAADD) promotes awareness and education about substance abuse among people with co-existing disabilities. |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - MID FLorida Chapter |
2701 Maitland Center Pkwy. |
Founded in 1958, the Mid Florida Chapter serves more than 63,000 people in a 23 county area, including family members, friends, caregivers, and employers. There are an estimated 9,000 people in Mid Florida living with MS. With a wide range of services including: educational programs, self-help groups, research, medical equipment loan closets, transportation, literature, referrals, information and advocacy, the Mid Florida Chapter is proud to be a source of empowerment for those living with MS. |
Noahs Ark |
P.O. Box 92221 |
Noahs Ark is a program designed to meet the needs of individuals with developmentally disabilities. Their current initiatives include a housing assistance program, college transition program, social and recreational opportunities, life skills training, advocacy and community education and employment. |
Osceola ARC, Inc. |
310 North Clyde Ave. |
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Paralyzed Veterans of America/ Chapter 30 |
2711 S. Design Court |
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Polk City Association for Handicapped |
1038 Sunshine Dr. |
The Polk County Association for Handicapped Citizens, Inc. serves adults over the age of 21 with disabilities, which include but are not limited to mental retardation, autism, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness and epilepsy. Services and programs offered include Individual Skills Training, Contracts Production, Community Based Skills Training and Volunteer Program, Adult Basic Education, TECO Department and Residential Services. |
Primrose Center, Inc. |
2733 South Ferncreek Ave. |
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Quest, Inc. |
380 Semoran Commerce Place |
Quest is the largest nonprofit organization in Central Florida serving individuals with disabilities. Quest has two vocational training facilities offering an opportunity for people with disabilties to perform sub-contracted work from local companies in a supervised training environment. Adult education classes, computer classes and job placement are also services of Quest. |
Rehab Placement Services |
PO BOX 694 |
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Rehabilitation Advisors |
2715 W. Fairbanks Ave. |
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Resources for Human Development of Orlando |
536 N. Westmoreland Ave. |
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Ridge Area Arc |
120 W. College Dr. |
Ridge Area Arc provides Employment and Supported Employment Services primarily to individuals with developmental disabilities. Arc's employment services are funded by Vocational Rehabilitation and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities. |
Seminole Work Opportunity Program |
1095 Belle Ave. |
SWOP provides transitional sheltered employment for developmentally disabled adults. By partnering with local businesses, SWOP creates employment opportunities for physically and/or mentally disabled clients. Clients are screened, trained, supervised and paid for their labor. |
Sunrise ARC of Lake County |
35201 Radio Rd. |
The ARC of Lake County is a non profit organization providing opportunities for people with disabilities to become self sufficent and independent. Their services include Adult Day Training, Supported Employment, Community Inclusion, and Group Homes. |
Sunrise Community of Polk County |
807 N. Lake Parker Ave |
The Sunrise Community of Polk County provide assistance and support to children and adults challenged by significant physical, medical, intellectual and emotional disabilities. Their services include Adult Day Program, Supported Living, Residential Homes, Foster Care, Supported Employment, Adult Social Groups, After-School Care, Respite Care, Behavioral Analysis and Assessment, Physical Therapy, Nursing, Environmental Modifications, Speech Lanuage Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Companion Services, Infant Stimulation, In-Home Training, Transportation and Wheelchairs and Adaptive Equipment. |
The Grove Counseling Center |
580 Old Sanford Oveido Rd. |
The Grove is a non-profit organization offering a comprehensive service system for the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and behavioral health problems in Seminole County, Florida and surrounding areas. |
The Salvation Army |
1218 West Main St. |
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UCF Center for Autism and Related Disabilities |
12001 Science Dr. |
The Center serves both children and adults of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism, pervasive developmental disorders, autistic-like disabilities, dual sensory impairments, or sensory impairments with other disabling conditions. Their primary focus is to provide individualized, direct assistance to these individuals and their families. Services include technical assistance and consultation, professional training programs and public education activities. |
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida |
3305 S. Orange Ave. |
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida, a non-profit 501 (c) (3) agency, has been making life better for those who need our help the most--children working to overcome disabilities resulting from a variety of conditions, including cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida, autism, and others. Their services include early intervention programs, pediatric therapy, family support and training and community projects. |
University of Central Florida - FAASTCAT |
12424 Research Pky. |
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This information has been compiled by The Able Trust as a public resource about organizations providing services to Florida citizens with disabilities. The Able Trust does not investigate or endorse any agencies listed above and does not seek to exclude any agency not currently listed. If you are seeking additional information about disability services in Florida, contact the the Clearinghouse on Disability Information at 1-877-232-4968 Toll-free Voice and TTY or www.abilityforum.org.
