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Provides parents of children with disabilities in the state of Florida with information, training, assistance and support.
Supports persons with Developmental Disabilities in living, learning and working in their community.
Administers programs for students with disabilities and for gifted students, coordinates student services and works to strengthen the quality and variety of services available to students with special needs.
Works to enable individuals with disabilities in the state of Florida to obtain and keep employment.
Association provides advocacy, support and education for children, parents, professionals and adults with learning disabilities in Florida.
One of over sixty University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities in the country, the Center works to expand and improve services available to people with disabilities and their families.
This Disability & Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC) provides training, information and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessible information technology (IT) to people in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee.
Works to ensure people living in Florida who are blind or visually impaired have the tools, support and opportunity to achieve success. Includes information for parents and caregivers, job seekers, employers and others on topics including independent living, library services and assistive technology.
Assists blind and visually impaired children in participating fully in community and educational settings.
A statewide network of families and individuals of all ages who may be at-risk, have disabilities or have special needs and their families, professionals and concerned citizens.
Provides information, educational training and support to families who have children and adults with disabilities and/or special needs.
Florida High School/High Tech (HS/HT) is designed to provide high school students with all types of disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs or postsecondary education leading to technology-related careers.
"Virtual" volunteering initiative from the Florida State Rural Development Council helps challenged rural high school students' transition from school to adult life.
The Postsecondary Education Programs Network (PEPNet) provides resources, information, in-service training and technical assistance for postsecondary institutions to improve existing services or to establish new services for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.