Florida Disability Resources
The following Resources were featured at Make ‘m Smile . . .
Abilities Unlimited, LLC Provide early intervention, specialized education and applied behavior analysis
Academy of Ability School for children with disabilities
Academy for Autism Putting the pieces together, one child at a time.
Achieve Pediatric Therapy Occupational, Physical, Speech & Language Therapy
Alternative Outcomes Behavior Therapy, Consulting & Services
Angel Flight Southeast Medical Transport by Air Ambulance
Applied Behavior Center for Autism ABA Therapy & School
Arbor School of Central Florida Special Needs School Grades K-12
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children A sanctuary of hope and healing for children
Attain, Inc. Supporting people with developmental disabilities for over 20 years in the Central Florida community
Autism Gym & Related Disabilities Program recreational programs for individuals with autism and related disorders where innovative ideas come together to enhance the lives of individuals and their families
Audio Bibles for the Blind We continue to serve the Lord by making His Word available to those who are blind, visually impaired & print handicapped
Aust Law Firm Estate, probate, business, guardianship, or Medicaid matter, we are here to help
Autism Society of Greater Orlando Volunteer organization that assists families of children and adults with autism and related disorders
Autism Speaks Central Florida Research, advocacy, awareness and family services
Be an Angel Therapy Dogs Ministry Inc. Therapy Dogs
Beards for Autism Group dedicated to growing beards and facial hair in support of helping find a definite cause of autism
Beards for Autism Group dedicated to growing beards and facial hair in support of helping find a definite cause of autism
Best Buddies of Central Florida Volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Boardwalk Kids Theater an interest-driven, kinaesthetic learning experience for the entire family
Bright Feats Free community resource directory for parents/caregivers with children that have medical, educational and special needs
Bright Start Pediatrics A PPEC center (Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care) – a nursing and therapy center for medically fragile infants and children up to five years of age
Bright Learning School for kids with special needs and learning difficulties
Buddy Cruise Provide educational opportunities and resources for families, while promoting awareness, acceptance, and inclusion for individuals with Down syndrome and Developmental Delay through unique venues.
Bureau of Braille and Talking Books Provide Braille and recorded books and magazines, as well as, described movies in VHS and DVD formats to people with visual, physical and reading disabilities.
Butterfly Effects ABA Therapy
Calvary Assembly Offer Buddy Break Program and Special Needs Church Services
Canine Companions Enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained assistance dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships
Capernaum Young Life Capernaum gives young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the chance to experience fun and adventure, to develop fulfilling friendships and to challenge their limits while building self-esteem through club, camp and other exciting activities
Caring First, Inc. Quality homecare medical and non-medical service provided to seniors, developmentally challenged and the injured
Celebration Church Outreach for children and teens with special needs.
Central Florida Boy Scouts of America Serving the youth of Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Volusia Counties, with headquarters in Apopka
Central Florida Dreamplex Alternative therapy and recreational/fitness services to individuals with special needs
Central Florida Parent Center Providing parents of children with disabilities
Central Florida Pediatric Therapy Physical, occupational, speech therapies and early intervention services provide habilitation for children/youth with special needs
ChildrenFirst Health Care System Central Florida’s Most Trusted Name In Caring For Medically Fragile Infants And Children
Children’s Medical Services Healthcare for children with special health needs
Church in the Son Offer Buddy Break Program
Conductive Education Center of Orlando School for children with motor disabilities
Council for Exceptional Children The voice and vision of special education
Creatre’ – Alternative Outcomes Arts training and behavior analysis service
CSI Special Care Orlando Offer nursing intervention and medical supervision to children with special health care needs in a non-residential setting
Devereux Offer a full range of human services to children, adults, and families with special needs which derive from behavioral, psychological, intellectual or neurological
Disability Rights of Florida Free Legal, Informational, Referral, and Advocacy Services for Floridian’s with disabilities
Discovery Church Offer Buddy Break Program
Down Syndrome of Central Florida For parents of children with Down Syndrome
Dr. Mark Sherman Developmental Optometrist Optometry and Vision Therapy
Epilepsy Association of Central Florida Dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and adults with epilepsy and seizure disorders throughout Central Florida
Faith Assembly of God – Kids Way Offer Buddy Break Program and Special Blessings Ministry
Felice Center for Pediatric Rehab Provide Pediatric Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy and Physical herapy .
First Hope At the First Academy Private Christian School for children with special needs
First Presbyterian Church of Eustice Offer Buddy Break Program, Friday Night Friends, Sunday Buddies & Camp Barnabas Mission
Florida Atlantic Region Assistive Technology (FAAST) Leaders in facilitating public private partnerships to provide assistive technology devices and services that will enable persons with disabilities full participation in all aspects of life
Florida Autism Center Early intervention program to help children with deficits and needs
Florida Council for Exceptional Education an international community of professionals who are the voice and vision of special and gifted education
Florida Crossroads Magazine A parenting magazine for special needs
Florida Hospital – Center for Child Development Specialize in developmental behavior evaluations for children and adolescents
Florida Hospital for Children We sets the standard for innovation, quality and comprehensive care for children.
Foundation for Wellness Professionals An association of professional healthcare motivational and keynote speakers
Freedom Ride Provide therapeutic horseback riding to the special needs community
Harvest Ministries English-speaking congregation of the Korean Presbyterian Church of Orlando.
Healing the Children Provide critical medical care to children all around the world
Healing Touch Therapeutic Riding Center Equine Therapeutic Riding Center working with special needs children and adults
Hearing Loss Association of America Florida’s Voice for People with Hearing Loss
Herman and Associates Pediatric Specialists Speech, Occupational & Physical Therapy
Hunter Vision Vision correction
I Can Kids Camp C.O.G.O.P. The place where kids learn to believe in themselves
Joyful Music Therapy Provide superior music therapy interventions which support therapeutic goals and improves the lives of our clients, their caregivers and our community
Key Network at Nature’s Place educate and empower individuals of all abilities to discover and meet their own greatest potential
Kid’s Therapy Zone comprehensive sensory-based services for clients and their families living with Sensory Processing Disorder, attention deficit disorders (ADD and ADHD), autistic spectrum disorders, anxiety disorders, emotional and behavioral disorders, sensory-based learning disorders, and other developmental issues
Learning Leaps Behavioral Services, Inc. Applied Behavioral Analysis
Lift Disability Network Provide support for families living with disabilities, camps, community events & awareness
Lighthouse Central Florida Provide early intervention services to children ages Birth – 6 years with severe vision impairment and blindness
Little Linksters G.O.A.L.S. program (GolfOutreach Advances Life Skills) which is for children with special needs ages 3-12+
Living By the Bible Community Church Christian Outreach to special needs individuals and families
Lodestone Academy Our goal is to provide the best possible education in the functional, daily living, developmental, and academic domains
Mothers’ Milk Bank Promote health and healing by collecting, processing and distributing donor human milk by physician prescription
Nature’s Place Speech Therapy, Hippo Therapy, and Therapeutic Riding services & Key Network
Noah’s Landing A full service, mobile Petting Zoo
Nemours Children’s Health System Our team of specialists, nurses and therapists came to Nemours from around the globe to provide exceptional care for kids
New Hope For Kids Provide support to children and families grieving the death of a loved one and to grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses in Central Florida
New Life Christian Fellowship Offer Buddy Break Program & Special Needs classrooms
None Less, Inc. Provide programs and services to individuals with special needs in Central Florida
OCPS ESE Parent Support Team Provides IEP Training and support to parents of OCPS students with disabilities at no cost
OPD Crime Prevention Neighborhood Crime Watch and Crime Prevention
OCA: Opportunity, Community, Ability A Special Place for Special Needs
Orange County Library System Public Library System
Oviedo – Winter Springs Optimist Club Bringing out the best in kids.
Prosperitas Leadership Academy Charter High School in Orange County
PSA Healthcare Private Duty Nursing Services
Putting the Pieces Together Support and learning groups for parents of children with special needs.
Rapid Programs, Inc. Offer After-School Programs, Early Intervention, AVT (Adult Vocational Training), Day Camps, Social Skills Events, Special Olympics Training, Respite, Behavior Therapy and other services for the Special Needs Community
Russell Home The only private, non-profit facility of its kind for severely disabled children in Central Florida
Santiago and Friends Family Center for Autism Autism Center that offer ABA, speech, art and music therapies
Scuba Gym Weekly Scuba Classes and Spring Break & Summer Camps
Special Olympics Florida Healthy Athletes screenings, sports activities and leadership skills
Specialty Brace & Limb/Hanger Clinic Orthotic Braces & Prosthetic Limbs
Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida Promote prevention and enhance the lives of those of have it
The Arc of Volusia Provide education and training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
The Colton Society Dedicated to helping families ease the burdens associated with these disorders, and helping the children affected by these abnormalities live a better quality of life.
The Village Academy a bilingual, therapeutic school committed to meeting the needs of children with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorders, Speech Language Disorders and their families through education, support, resources and advocacy
Threshold Center for Autism Provides a continuum of services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
The Village Academy a bilingual, therapeutic school committed to meeting the needs of children with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorders, Speech Language Disorders and their families through education, support, resources and advocacy
True Help Services For home care services you can trust
Translife Organ & Tissue Donation Services Educate the community about organ and tissue donation
UCF CARD/PALS Support individuals with autism spectrum disorders
UCP of Central Florida Help children with cerebral palsy
Visual Health & Learning Center We are a specialty optometric practice dedicated to diagnosing and treating vision problems that interfere with reading, learning and activities of daily living
Waiver Provider More than a directory of medicaid waiver providers, but also bring you the latest news and information to help people that are Developmentally Disabled & Senior Citizens as well
Whole-Sum Therapies Speech, occupational and physical therapy
* For another great source for Disability Resources in Florida, we highly recommend that you visit BrightFeats.com.