Note: The groups with a star (*) next to their names sponsored an advocacy training program by Pete and Pam Wright.

ABC Interventions, Inc.
Frans van Haaren, Ph.D., BCBA
8665 Glen Lakes Blvd
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
(727) 492-0726; Fax: (727) 217-9750
E-mail:
Web: www.abcinterventions.com
To assist parents and professionals in producing positive behavior change and language acquisition in children with autism and related disabilities using the concepts and principles of applied behavior analysis and verbal behavior.

Academic Center of Tampa
Elizabeth Counts
13018 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
Tampa, FL 33618
(813) 968-8787; Fax: (813) 792-0912
E-mail:
Web: www.tutoringnow.com
Offering one-on-one tutoring to students K-Adult, Academic Center is the premier private learning center for students. Free diagnostic assessment. Certified teachers.

"ACE" Advocating Children's Education
Ana and Bill Sanders , Founding advocates
Tampa, FL
(813)361-2465
E-mail:
Web: www.advocatingchildrenseducation.com
Providing support to parents of children's with learning disabilities through a variety of advocacy services. This can be provided from the evaluation up to the placement process of the child to ensure appropriate services are provided by the education system, so that truly "No Child Will Be Left Behind".

Advocacy, Consulting, Children's Exceptional Learning (ACCEL)
Catherine Whitcher, M.Ed
Jacksonville, FL
(904) 744-5419
E-mail:
Web: www.accel-ed.com

Alpha Allied Home Care, Inc.
5725 Corp Way, Suite 203
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 712-0711; Fax: (561) 712-0716
E-mail:
Providing Non-Residential, Residential Habilitation, Respite, Companion, Sitter, PCA, Escort, etc. for mentally challenged/developmentally disabled. Accepts Medwaiver, Insurance, and Self-pay.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) & Accessible IT Resource Center
Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center (DBTAC)
490 Tenth Street
Atlanta, GA 30318
(800) 949-4232 (V/TTY)
E-mail:
Web: www.sedbtac.org

The ARC of Martin County
Adam Miller
2001 S. Kanner Hwy
Stuart Fl, 34994
(772) 283-2525
E-mail:
Web: www.arcmc.org
The ARC of Martin County is a local non profit that provides supports and services to children and adults with developmental disabilities, including respite, personal care assistance, and advocacy.

Assistive Technology Educational Network of Florida (ATEN)
1207 Mellonville Avenue
Sanford, FL 32771
(800) 558-6500 (Florida only) | (407) 688-2201 Fax (407) 688-4593
Web: http://fdlrs.brevard.k12.fl.us/fdlrs/ATEN.html
Web: http://www.aten.scps.k12.fl.us/

Association for Retarded Citizens/Florida
411 E. College Avenue
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 921-0460
E-mail:
Web: http://www.arcflorida.org/

Autism Society of Florida
PO Box 970646
Coconut Creek, FL 33097
(954) 349-2820; Fax: (954) 571-2136
E-mail:
Web: www.autismfl.com

B-FOCASD (Brevard Families of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders)
Cari Wheat, Founder
743 Conestee Dr.
W. Melbourne, FL 32904
(321)727-1028
E-mail:
Web: www.bfocasd.com
B-FOCASD is a support group for families and educators of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Sensory Integration Disorder or similar conditions.

Believing in Exceptional Students of Tampa (B.E.S.T.)
Tampa, FL 33624
(813)361-2465
E-mail:
Web: Advocatingchildrenseducation.com
B.E.S.T. is a support group for parents of exceptional students. It was created by parents with the support of several organizations such as : FND, FDLRS, ACE, ACT and other community resources. B.E.S.T. offers FREE educational workshops on a variety of special education topics.

Brain Injury Association of Florida (BIAF)
North Broward Medical Center
201 E. Sample Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
(954) 786-2400; (800) 992-3442 (in FL)
E-mail:
Web: www.biaf.org

Broward Children's Center, Inc.
Marjorie Evans
200 SE 19th Avenue
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(954) 943-7638; Fax: (954) 580-0351
E-mail:
Web: www.browardchildrenscenter.org
Private, non-profit organization providing a continuum of services for children, adolescents and young adults with special health care needs and their families. Services include: Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility, Three Medical Group Homes, Home Health, Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Unit (medical daycare), Preschools, Therapy, Kids Clinic, and Respite Care.

Cadenza Music Therapy, Inc.
Contact: Michelle Reitman, MS, MMT, MT-BC
1115 N. 14th Ave.
Hollywood, FL 33020
(305) 490-3071; Fax: (954) 929-0460
E-mail:
We provide clinical music therapy services to children with developmental disabilities, autism/PDD, ADHD, Down's syndrome, etc. in Dade & South Broward Counties. Our board-certified music therapists conduct assessments, group and individual sessions in home or clinic. Consultation services, workshops, and inservice trainings also available.

Children's Home Society of Florida
Emerald Coast Division
700 W. 23rd St. Suite 100
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 747-5411
E-mail:
Web: www.chsfl.org

Children's Medical Services
Cheryl Cox
6800 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. #130
Tampa, FL 33614
(813) 356-1711; Fax: (813) 356-1346
E-mail:

Children's Psychology Associates
2771 Executive Park Drive, Suite 6
Weston, FL 33331
(954) 745-1112; (866) 290-6468
Web: www.childpsych.org
A premier Multi-Specialty Pediatric Developmental-Behavioral Center with offices in Weston and Palm Beach, Fl.
We provide CBAM (a form of Discrete Trial Therapy), Verbal Behavior, Developmental Pediatrics, Clinical Psychology,
Rehabilitative Services (speech and occupational therapy), Home-Based Therapy and Educational Therapy/Advocacy.

CITE, Inc. - Center for Independence, Technology & Education
215 E. New Hampshiire St.
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 898-2482
E-mail:

CARD - Center for Autism and Related Disabilities
Information, education, technical assistance and direct services are provided to eligible individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and professionals who work with them.

Florida State University
625-B North Adams Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: (850) 644-4367, (800) 769-7926; Fax: (850) 644-3644
E-mail:
Web: www.autism.fsu.edu

University of South Florida
Louis de la Parte Mental Health Institute
Department of Child & Family Studies
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MHC 2113-A
Tampa, Fl 33612-3899; (813) 974-2532 ; In Florida (800) 333-4530, FAX: (813) 974-6115
Web: http://card-usf.fmhi.usf.edu

University of Central Florida
12001 Science Drive, Suite 145
Orlando, FL 32826
(407) 737-2566 ; In Florida (888) 558-1908
Web: www.ucf-card.org

University of Florida
P.O. Box 100234
Gainesville, FL 32610-0234
(352) 846-2761 or (800) 754-5891
Web: www.card.ufl.edu

University of Florida
at Jacksonville
6026 San Jose Blvd
Jacksonville, FL 32217
Phone: (904)) 306-0002 ; FAX: (904) 396-4718
Web: http://www.card.ufl.edu

University of Miami
Dept.of Psychology
1500 Monza Avenue, Third Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33124-3004
(305) 284-6563 ; In Florida (800) 9-AUTISM
Web: http://www.umcard.org/index.htm

The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Web: http://www.cec.sped.org/

Beth Davis-Wellington, Esq. M.P.H.
Principal Attorney/Educational Consultant
Kidslaw: Adoption, Education & Health Care Advocacy
P.O. Box 831325
Miami, FL 33283-1325
(305) 273-0101
E- mail:

Easter Seals Camp Challenge
Melissa Guinta
31600 Camp Challenge Rd
Sorrento, FL 32776
(352) 383-4711; Fax: (352) 383-0744
E-mail:
Web: http://www.campchallengefl.com
A residential camp for children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities serving the entire state of Florida. Camp Challenge also offers a once a month respite camp throughout the year.

Epilepsy Program
Florida Department of Health, HSFCD
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-18
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1744
(850) 245-4330
E-mail:
Web: www.doh.state.fl.us

Epilepsy Services of Southwest Florida
1900 Main Street, Suite 212
Sarasota, FL 34236-8545
(941) 953-5988
E-mail:

Easter Seals Florida
1040 Woodcock Road, Suite 215
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 896-7881
E-mail:
E-mail:

Education Recovery, Inc.
Deborah L. Kern,BSW, Director and Founder
(850)-651-2671 (home/office) - (850) 496-2677 (cell)
E-mail:
Kent Scebbi, (850) 830-6903
E-mail:

Paul L. Erickson, Atty.
1998 Hendersonville Rd., Blgt 1., Ste. 3
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 684-7884
E-mail:

Extra Special Kids,Inc.
JoAnne Chalom,Ed.S.
2141 North University Drive, Suite 275
Coral Springs, FL 33071
(954) 261-9226; Fax: (954) 340-4966
E-mail:
Web: www.extraspecialkids.com
Extra Special Kids, Inc. is an independent firm providing educational and parent training services to South Florida families and educational community. Our practice focuses on continuous assessment and proactive interventions to help our clients achieve their educational and transitional needs. Our mission is to provide clients with the tools needed to make intelligent decisions while creating goals appropriate to meet their needs.

FND of Manatee/Sarasota, Inc.
P.O. Box 10707
Bradenton, FL 34282
Contact: Mary Smith (941) 727-9009
E-mail:
Family Network on Disabilities helps, supports and educates families of children with disabilities. We act as advocates, and provide access to information.

Florida Families of Children with Visual Impairment (FFCVI)
Sue Townsend, President
P.O. Box 7086
Lakeland, FL 33807-7086
(386) 677-7760; Fax: (386) 677-0726
E-mail:
Web: www.ffcvi.org
FFCVI facilitates interaction among families with blind and visually impaired children so that they may acquire information, support, and confidence to meet their children's unique needs.

Florida Institute for Family Invovlement (FIFI)
3927 Spring Creek Highway
Crawfordville, FL 32327
(850) 421-2933 or (877) 926-3514
Web: www.fifionline.org

Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc.
2735 Whitney Road
Clearwater, FL 33760-1610
(727) 523-1130; (800) 825-5736 (In Fl only)
E-mail:
Web: www.fndfl.org

Family Resource Center at ARC-Brevard
Family Liaison Program
Family Resource Specialist Program
Parent to Parent of Brevard, Inc
202 West Drive
Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 409-2030
Fax: (321) 409-2032
E-mail:

Florida Alliance for Assistive Service and Technology (FAAST, Inc.) (1992)
1020 E. Lafayette St., Suite 110
Tallahassee, FL 32301-4546
Phone: (850) 487-3278 (V/TDD)
TDD: (850) 922-5951
FAX/TDD: (850) 487-2805
E-mail:
Web: www.faast.org

Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities, Inc.
2475 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 205
Tallahassee, FL 32301-4946
(850) 877-4816
E-mail:
Web: http://www.respectofflorida.org/

Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (FLASHA)
P.O. Box 150127
Altamonte Springs, FL 32715-0127
(407) 774-7880; (800) 243-3574
E-mail:

Florida Coalition for the Education of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (Florida CEIDD)
P.O. Box 520853
Longwood, FL 32752-0853
(561) 912-1231

Florida Department of Education
Room PL 08, Capitol Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
(850) 487-1785
FAX: (850) 413-0378
http://www.firn.edu/doe/index.html

Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System
http://fdlrs.brevard.k12.fl.us/fdlrs/index.html

Florida's Rules Addressing Special Education, Accommodations, and Modifications
http://cpt.fsu.edu/ese/accomm/edrules.html pmental disabilities.

Florida State Board of Education Administrative Rules
http://www.firn.edu/doe/rules/rules.htm

Florida Teacher Resources Accommodations Database
http://cpt.fsu.edu:591/accomms.html

Florida Independent Living Council
Web: http://flailc.org/

For Parents of Florida's Exceptional Students. . .
http://www.firn.edu/doe/cgi-bin/doehome/menu.pl

Florida's Voice on Mental Retardation (FVMR)
Arlene Lakin, Esq., President
5591 N.E. 28th Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 975-5159; Fax: (954) 972-4701
E-mail:
Web: www.FVMR.org
Florida's Voice on Mental Retardation (FVMR), an all-volunteer, advocacy and networking organization for family and friends of persons with mental retardation and related develo

Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization
serving Palm Beach County
5300 Broken Sound Boulevard N.W., 2nd Floor
Boca Raton, FL 33487
561-912-1231; Fax 561-912-1232
Email:
Web: www.goldcoastdownsyndrome.org

Patricia Harrison, MS, CCC
2594 Spreading Oaks Lane
Jacksonville, FL 32223
(904) 288-0138, (904) 612-1925

International Dyslexia Association
5005 Laurel, Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33607
(W) (813) 874-3918

International Fibrodysplaisa Ossificans Progressiva Association (IFOPA)
P.O.Box 196217
Winter Springs, FL 32719-6217
Note: This organization is based in FL but has members around the world.
407-365-4194
E-mail:
Web: www.ifopa.org

John M. McKay Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities
A school choice program of the Florida Department of Education for students with special needs.
Toll Free Parent Hotline: 1.800.447.1636
http://www.opportunityschools.org/

Learning Disabilities Association of Florida (LDAF)
331 E. Henry Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
(941) 637-8957
E-mail:

The Learning Standard, Incorporated
Susan Tippins
Post Office Box 162
12331 Sunowa Springs Trail
Bryceville, FL 32009
(905) 635-7252; (904) 879-6224 (fax)
Consultation or visits with schools for parents to ensure adequate and appropriate ESE services are provided for their child. Curriculum monitoring/provision also available.

Maitland Audiology, PA
Barbara Lyn Dixon Crotty, CCC-A, F/AAA
340 N. Maitland Ave, Suite 120
Maitland, FL 32751
(407) 644-7960
E-mail:
Web: www.AuditoryProcessingDisorders.com
Assessment, Remediation and interventions strategies for Auditory Processing Disorders (preschool+) and Hearing Impairment. Written evaluations and recommendations; Records review; phone consultations; IEP advocacy support.

Manasota Autism Society
P.O. Box 18934
Sarasota, FL 34276
(941) 426-9059 evening or Spanish contact: (941) 377-0959
E-mail:
Web: http://www.manasotaautism.com
Providing support and information to parents of children with autism. Please see our web site or contact us for meeting place, date, and time.

Manasota BUDS (Bringing Up Down Syndrome)
Stacy Quaid
11518 Water Poppy Terrace
Bradenton, FL 34202
(941) 907-7380
E-mail:
Web: www.manasotabuds.com
Mission statement: To provide families with a neutral and supportive forum for sharing and networking, and to promote understanding and acceptance of Down syndrome. Affiliation: National Down Syndrome Society and National Down Syndrome Congress. Meeting information: Check website for meeting information including date, time, and guest speaker/event schedule.

NAMI-Florida
1020 E. Lafayette, Suite 102
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 671-4445
E-mail:
E-mail:
Web: www.nami.org

The National Alliance for Autism Research
2151 West Hillsboro Blvd. Suite 303
Deerfield Beach, Fl 33442
(800) 610-6227; Fax: (954) 421-9997
E-mail:
Web: www.naar.org or www.autismwalk.org
To raise money to fund, promote and accelerate biomedical research and science-based approaches that seek to determine the causes, prevention, effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for autism spectrum disorders. Walk F.A.R. for NAAR is the alliance's signature fundraising and awareness event held annually in numerous communities across the U.S.

Office of State Coordinator of Vocational Education for Students with Disabilities
Department of Education, Turlington Building
325 W. Gaines Street, Room 701
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
(850) 487-3164
E-mail:
Web: www.firn.edu/doe/workforce

Parents Empowering Parents (PEP)
Deborah L. Kern
(850) 651-2617
E-mail:

Parents of Down syndrome (PODS)
1270 SW 28th Terr.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 581-4165
E-mail:
Web: www.podsangels.org

Parent Liaison Program, Sarasota County Schools
North County: Donna Spencer, South County: Susan Magers
1960 Landings Blvd.
Sarasota, FL 34231-3331
(941) 927-9000 x 34326
E-mail: or

Web: http://www.sarasota.k12.fl.us/parents
Free service to help improve communication between home and school. Our goal is for staff and families to work together in a positive way to assist students.

Parent to Parent of Miami, Inc.
Community Parent Resource Center
c/o Sunrise Community
9040 Sunset Drive, Suite G
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 271-9797; (800) 527-9552
E-mail:
Web: http://www.ptopmiami.org/

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Florida Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc.
1747 Orlando Central Parkway
Orlando, FL 32809-5757
(407) 855-7604
E-mail:
Web: http://www.floridapta.org/

Parent to Parent of Palm Beach County
Providing Resources, Support, and Training to Families
1201 Australian Ave.
Riviera Beach, FL 33404
(561)795-0144; Fax(561)793-1012
E-mail:

Parent Training and Information Center (PTI)
Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc.
2735 Whitney Road
Clearwater, FL 33760-1610
(727) 523-1130; (800) 825-5736 (In Fl only)
E-mail:
Web: http://fndfl.org/

Parents Offering Wisdom, Enrichment and Resources (POWER)
Mental Health Association of Northeast Florida
(904) 399-5468
Newsletter: www.nami.org/jacksonville

Prader Willi Florida Association
694 SE Ashley Oak Way
Stuart, Fl 34997
(772) 287-2587
E-mail:
Web: http://members.aol.com/delchert/pwsa2.htm

Programs for Children and Youth who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services and School-to-Work Transition Programs
2002 Old St. Augustine Road, Building A
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 488-8380 (V); (850) 413-9629 (TTY)
E-mail:

Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Office of Early Intervention & School Readiness
Division of Public Schools/Department of Education
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 325
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
(850) 488-6830

Programs for Children with Disabilities: Ages 3 through 5
Florida Partnership for School Readiness
600 S. Calhoun Street
Holland Building, Room 251
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0001
(850) 488-0337
Web: http://www.schoolreadiness.org/

Programs for Children with Special Health Care Needs
Children's Medical Services
Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-06
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1707
(850) 245-4200

Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Children's Medical Services
2020 Capital Circle, S.E.
Mail Bin A-06
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
(850) 487-2690
E-mail:

Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities: Ages Birth through 2
Prevention and Interventions Unit
Children's Medical Services
Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-06
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1707
(850) 245-4200
E-mail:

Protection and Advocacy Agency
Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities
2671 Executive Center Circle West, Suite 100
Tallahassee, FL 32301-5029
(850) 488-9071; (800) 346-4127 (TTY)
(800) 342-0823; (800) 350-4566 (Spanish and Creole Speaking Clients)
E-mail:
Web: http://www.advocacycenter.org/

The Reading Connection
Fritzi Chowning, Ph.D.
7805 Coral Way, Suite 108
Miami, FL 33155
Phone: 305-265-2009 FAX: 305-265-1656
E-Mail:
Web: www.thereadingconnection.net
Psychoeducational evaluations, one-to-one reading remediation for those with dyslexia, hyperlexia, non-verbal learning disabilities, AD/HD, and/or central auditory processing difficulties. IEP advocacy, school visits, and interdisciplinary cooperation.

Redlands Christian Migrant Association
Gyla Wise
402 West Main Street
Immokalee, FL 34142-3933
(239) 658-3560,(800) 282-6540; FAX: (239) 658-3571
E-mail:
Web: www.rcma.org
RCMA serves migrant farmworker and other low income rural families in 19 counties. We are the largest non-profit child care agency in Florida, directly operating over 70 centers- 78% of our centers are NAEYC accredited. Our funding mainly comes from Head Start, Migrant Head Start, and Florida's School Readiness child care funds. Within the eligibility requirements of each funding source, we put a priority on serving children with the greatest needs, giving high priority to children with moderate to severe disabilities. We strongly believe in the philosophy of inclusion.

Maria C. Rodriguez-Dowling, Psy.D., P.A.
The Atrium Medical Office At Kendall Regional Medical Center
11760 Bird Road Suite 703
Miami, FL 33175
or
P.O. Box 2903
Miami, FL 33283-2903
(305) 385-5585; Fax: (305) 385-5585
E-mail:
Provide psychotherapy and group therapy as well as assessments and evaluations, such as psychological testing and psychoeducational assessments to chidlren, adolescents and theri families.

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders*
All Children's Specialty Care of Fort Myers
4550 Colonial Blvd.
Ft. Myers, FL 33912
(941) 931-5700

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Wolfson's Children's Hospital at Baptist Medical Center
807 Nira Street, Third Floor
Jacksonville, FL 32207
(904) 390-3768

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders*
All Children's Specialty Care of Lakeland
3310 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 802-6600 ext. 6615

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders*
All Children's Specialty Care of Pasco
5640 W. Main Street
New Port Richey, FL 34652
(727) 846-9900

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Center for Speech and Language, Inc.
5020 Goddard Ave.
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 299-1533

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Rehabilitation Center for Children & Adults, Inc.
300 Royal Palm Way
Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 655-7266

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders
Speechcare, Inc.
1034 Jenks Ave.
Panama City, FL 32401
(850) 769-5971

Scottish Rite Clinic at Baptist Hospital
1717 North E. Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
(850) 434-4957

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders*
Speech Language Pathology at All Children's Hospital
33 Sixth Street, South
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 892-4141 or: (800) 888-9794

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders*
All Children's Specialty Care of Sarasota
5881 Rand Boulevard
Sarasota, FL 34238
(941) 927-8805

Scottish Rite Clinic for Childhood Language Disorders*
All Children's Specialty Care of Tampa
12220 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 631-5014

Note: *These clinics are operated by the All Children's Hospital of St.
Petersburg and supported by the Scottish Rite Foundation of Florida, Inc.

Marvin Silverman, Ed.D.
17741 SW 2 Street
Pembroke Pines, FL (Broward County) 33029
(954) 602-5629
E-mail:
Web: www.Silverman.tv
Licensed school psychologist in private practice. Co-author of Parent Survival Training. Services include psychoeducational testing, parent advocacy counseling, representation at staffings, and staff providing remedial education services for learning disabilities.

Speech and Hearing
Florida Language, Speech & Hearing Association

Spina Bifida Association of Florida, Inc.
24 Beach Walker Road
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034-6600
(904) 261-6639; (800) 722-6355 (in FL only)
E-mail:

State Agency for Visual Impairments
Division of Blind Services
Department of Education
2551 Executive Center Circle West, Suite 200, Lafayette Building
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 488-1330
E-mail:

State Department of Education: Special Education
Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services
Division of Public Schools and Community Education
325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 614
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
(850) 488-1570
E-mail:
Web: www.firn.edu/doe/commhome

State Developmental Services
Florida Department of Children and Families
Developmental Disabilities Program Office
1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 3, Room 325
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
(850) 488-4257
E-mail:

State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Florida Developmental Disabilities Council
124 Marriott Drive, Suite 203
Tallahassee, FL 32301-2981
(850) 488-4180
E-mail:
Web: http://www.fddc.org/

State Education Agency Rural Representative
Instructional Programs
Division of Public Schools and Community Education
Department of Education
Florida Education Center, Room 514
Tallahassee, FL 32399
(850) 488-2601

State Mediation System
Florida Department of Education
Bureau of Instructional Support and Community Services
325 W. Gaines Street, Suite 614
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400
(850) 488-1216
E-mail:

State Mental Health Agency
Mental Health Programs Office
Department of Children and Families
1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
(850) 488-8304

State Mental Health Representative for Children and Youth
Children's Mental Health Program
Mental Health Programs Office
1317 Winewood Boulevard, Building 6, Room 290
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0700
(850) 488-8304
E-mail:
Web: www.state.fl.us/cf_web/

State Vocational Rehabilitation Agency
Department of Education
2002 Old St. Augustine Road, Building A
Tallahassee, FL 32301-4862
(850) 488-6210
Web: www2.myflorida.com/doe/vr

Statewide Advocacy Network on Disabilities, Inc. (STAND)
P.O. Box 1845
Brandon, Florida 33509
(813) 258-5700

Support Group for Parents of Children with Disabilities
Mary Rohrer
P.O. Box 1239
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-9050; Fax: (352) 793-9050
E-mail:
Open support group that meets the 1st Monday of every month excluding holidays at Leesburg Regional Medical Center's North Campus Auditorium from 7PM-9PM

Tampa Day School
12606 Henderson Road
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 269-2100; (813) 963-7843 (fax)
E-mail:
Web: www.tampadayschool.com
Grades K - 8, Lois Delaney, Head of School. An accredited private school that understands your child's specific learning needs and style. Tampa Day School offers a full curriculum program emphasizes individualized instruction in reading, math, spelling and writing and includes classes in social studies, science, physical education and the arts. We employ a proven educational approach that includes small classes, individualized reading remediation, a positive environment for learning and improving self-esteem, behavioral support, a school psychologist and a speech and language therapist on site and carefully selected teachers and staff who have the talent, knowledge and sensitivity to effectively teach skills and build self-confidence in children who have previously had negative school experiences.

Travis Psycho-Educational Services, Inc.
Mary Ann Travis, PhD
2150 Park Ave. N.
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 849-1872, (407) 644-1522, (407) 645-3507 FAX
E-mail:
Web: www.travisps.com
Psycho-Educational Evaluations for special education eligibility and educational planning. Therapeutic services (coaching and counseling) for adolescents, young adults, adults with Specific Learning Disabilities.

Technology-Related Assistance
Florida Alliance for Assistive Service and Technology
1020 E. Lafayette Street, Suite 110
Tallahassee, FL 32301-4546
(850) 487-3278
E-mail:
Web: http://faast.org/

Leslie Travis
1510 Georgetowne Lane
Sarasota, FL 34232-2014
(941) 342-0034
E-mail:
Special Education Advocate with 12 Years Experience and Authored portion of current IDEA 97

United Cerebral Palsy of Florida
1830 Buford Court
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 922-5630

University Affiliated Program
Mailman Center for Child Development /University of Miami School of Medicine

University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Mailman Center for Child Development
University of Miami School of Medicine
1601 N.W. 12th Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
E-mail:
Web: http://pediatrics.med.miami.edu/

VSA arts of Florida
3500 E. Fletcher Avenue, Suite 234
Tampa, FL 33613
(813) 975-6962
E-mail:
Web: http://www.vsafl.org/

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