2-1-1 Special Needs Quick Guide to Resources for: Transition Services

For assistance, dial 2-1-1- or 954-537-0211 and speak to Special Needs Coordinator
Special Needs Website: www.211-broward.org/specialneedsindex.htm
General referrals can be found at the Resource Directory Online: http://www.irissoft.com/fcfb/
(Locate the keyword: "SN – Parent Ed / Transition") Contact Special Needs Manager for additions / updates.

ACPD - Beneficiaries of Social Security Protection & Advocacy
4411 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone: (954) 967-1493
Phone: (800) 350-4566
PABSS provides information and assistance to current beneficiaries of Social Security (SSDI/SSI) who wish to work and are experiencing barriers to employment. Qualified beneficiaries of Social Security, age 16 to 64 who receive SSI or SSDI benefits and who are trying to work
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

ADA Americans with Disabilities Act
Department of Justice
Provides information on the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Washington, DC
(800) 514-0301

ACLU - American Civil Liberties Union - Advocacy
Phone: (786) 363-2700
Phone: (954) 753-2258
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is a non-profit agency that works daily in courts, legislatures and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to all people in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States. Top issues include national security, free speech, privacy, racial justice, gay and lesbian rights and religious liberty. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (State Headquarters); 2nd Tuesday each month, 7:30pm (Broward Chapter meetings).

Agency for Persons with Disabilities
201 West Broward Blvd.
Suite #305
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-467-4218 Main
954-467-4377 Intake Specialist
1-866-273-2273 APD Customer Care Hotline
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Provides / monitors a variety of case management-related services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Individuals must be diagnosed with Spina Bifida, Autism, Mental Retardation, Prader-Willi Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy. Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Services include day training, supported employment, therapies, and residential services. Agency also assists in enrollment the Medicaid Waiver Program for Broward County residents through an intake procedure. (Callers for Medicaid-Waiver enrollment need to speak with the Intake Specialist and have their child's SSN available and will be sent a packet for enrollment. Parents should note this process can take years be accepted depending on need and crisis).

Abilities of Florida
4700 North State Road 7
Lauderdale Lakes FL 33319
Phone: (954) 735-6777
Fax: (954) 735-5758
Description of Services: RESTRICTED REFERRAL: Help to create opportunities for individuals with disabilities through valued employment, training and
support services.
Eligibility: Must be disabled and referred by a vocational rehabilitation center
Fees: No Fee
Intake: Must be referred by a vocational rehabilitation center; Appointment required
Area Served: Broward
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

Alliance for Families with Deaf Children
812 West Plantation Circle
Plantation FL 33324
Phone: (954) 370-1145
FAX: (954) 252-4269
Description of Services:
AFDC serves families who have deaf or hard of hearing children or children up to 12 years old without a hearing loss who can benefit from American Sign Language. We provide in-home tutoring, language enrichment for babies, parent education, sign language instruction and parent and child activities. We offer parent support groups and monthly workshops for parents and professionals in partnership with the Broward County Library.
Eligibility: Families who have a deaf or hard of hearing child or a children who can benefit from ASL.
Fees: Call for information
Intake: Call for information
Area Served: Broward and Miami-Dade counties

ARC Broward, Inc.
ARC - Community Based Behavioral Services
10250 NW 53rd Street
Sunrise FL 33351
Phone: (954) 746-9400
FAX: (954) 746-2954
Description of Services: RESTRICTED REFERRAL: DCF - Provides home-based behavioral and developmental training and support.
Eligibility: Must be Developmentally Disabled - Part C Program and referred by DCF Developmental Services
Fees: Self-Pay/Full, Medicaid - Part C, FDCF - Developmental Disabilities
Intake: Support Plan required; Referral and collateral information must be submitted prior to intake interview.
Area Served: Broward
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (or by appointment)

ARC - Human Services Training Solutions (HSTS)
10250 NW 53rd Street
Sunrise FL 33351
Phone: (954) 746-9400
FAX: (954) 746-2954
Description of Services: ARC Broward's Human Services Training Solutions (HSTS) provides regulated training programs to non-profit agencies in the South
Florida area. Courses include CPR, HIV Training, First Aid, PCM, Abuse/Neglect, Applied Behavior Analysis, Team Building,
Sensitivity Training and more.
Eligibility: Direct service professionals
Fees: Fees vary: $20.00 and higher per person, per class
Intake: Call for information
Area Served: Broward
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

ARC - Parents as Teachers
10250 NW 53rd Street
Sunrise FL 33351
Phone: (954) 746-9400
FAX: (954) 746-2954
Description of Services: RESTRICTED REFERRAL: ARC Broward's Parents as Teachers program is a behavioral parent-training program, which includes family education and support that begins at birth and extends through age 5. The program is based on the belief that parents are their children's first and most influential teachers and that the early years lay the foundation for children's success in school and in life
Eligibility: Under age 5, have MLD, at-risk of delay, behavioral, developmental or emotional issue, at-risk parents & referred by an agency
Fees: $60 per unit
Intake: Must be referred by NBHD Behavioral, Children's Medical Services or agency and have verification of confirmed disability
Area Served: Broward
Hours of Operation: Varies/Flexible

ARC - Supported Living
10250 NW 53rd Street
Sunrise FL 33351
Phone: (954) 746-9400
FAX: (954) 746-2954
Description of Services: RESTRICTED REFERRAL: DCF - Provides individualized housing and supportive services.
Eligibility: Must be18 years old or over, developmentally disabled and referred by or client of DCF
Developmental Services
Fees: Medicaid Waiver, Self-Pay/Full, $782 per month; Must meet financial eligibility under ICP Medicaid guidelines
Intake: Completed application, referral and collateral information must be submitted prior to interview and placement on waiting list
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Sunday 7am-9pm (emergency on-call available)

BC Schools – Exceptional Student Education – Transition
Louis M. Ruccolo
Program Specialist, Transition
School Board of Broward County
Office: (754) 321-2222
Fax: (754) 321-2715
Description of Services: Serves Broward County students through the implementation of State and Federal mandated transition services regarding Transition IEP, Dare to Dream, Self Advocacy, and Transition Assessment. Establishes linkages between family, school and community partners in order to establish a seamless transition for ESE students. Provides technical support to middle and high school staff in the area of transition services with a focus on community based assessment and employment for students with disabilities.
Fees: No Fees
Area Served: Broward County Middle and High Schools and all Centers district wide
Hours of Operation: Operates on a Broward County School Schedule

BC CS Libraries Division
BC Library - FDLRS Media Center- Main Branch
100 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
Phone: (754) 321-1700
FAX: (954) 357-6122
Description of Services: Provides special materials for use by parents, teachers and those working with exceptional students. Materials are loaned out on a one month "trial use" basis for preview or research; collection includes videotapes, computer software, books, infant stimulation materials and various other resources.
Eligibility: Parents, teachers or others working with exceptional students
Fees: No fee
Intake: Materials are loaned out on a monthly basis
Area Served: Broward
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm

Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (C.A.R.D.)
NSU Office of University of Miami
3301 College Avenue
Fort Lauderdale FL 33314
Phone: (954) 262-7111
FAX: (954) 262-3996
Description of Services: UM-NSU CARD 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 (deaf-blindness) with other disabling conditions. Our primary focus is to provide individualized direct assistance through family support, technical assistance and consultation, parent and professional training programs, and public education activities.
Eligibility: Children & adults who have autism, autistic-like disabilities, pervasive developmental disorders or dual sensory impairments
Fees: No Fee
Intake: Must call for an intake and register with the program
Area Served: Broward, Palm Beach and Dade counties

Center for Independent Living of Broward - Information and Referral
4800 North State Road 7
Bldg. F, Suite 102
Lauderdale Lakes FL 33319
Phone: (954) 722-6400
FAX: (954) 735-1958
www.cilbroward.org
Description of Services: Provides persons with disabilities (and community) with information about programs and services available in the community that can assist with independence and self-sufficiency.
Eligibility: Person(s) with any disability or member of community
Fees: No fee
Intake: Appointment required
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Center for Independent Living of Broward- Disability Advocacy
4800 North State Road 7
Bldg. F, Suite 102
Lauderdale Lakes FL 33319
Phone: (954) 722-6400/ 954-735-0963 TTY
FAX: (954) 735-1958
Description of Services: Provides persons with disabilities and community members with information about civil rights (Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Housing Act, Rehabilitation Act), definition of discrimination, and strategies for corrections/complaints.
Eligibility: Person(s) with any disability or member of community
Fees: No fee
Intake: Call for information
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Center for Independent Living of Broward- High School/ High Tech
4800 North State Road 7
Bldg. F, Suite 102
Lauderdale Lakes FL 33319
Phone: (954) 722-6400
FAX: (954) 735-1958
Description of Services: Enrichment program for high school students with disabilities. It is designed to develop career opportunities and provide activities that will spark an interest in high technology fields and to encourage students to pursue higher education. Various high schools.
Eligibility: Students, age 15 to 21 with disabilities and a minimum GPA of 2.0
Fees: No fee
Intake: Call for information
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Center for Independent Living of Broward - Independent Living
4800 North State Road 7
Bldg. F, Suite 102
Lauderdale Lakes FL 33319
Phone: (954) 722-6400
Fax (954) 735-1958
Description of Services: Provides consumers with skills training for daily living through individual counseling and workshops, including emergency preparedness, survival, self-esteem, budgeting, benefits counseling; also includes a Health and Wellness Program, which addresses nutrition, cooking, and injury prevention programs. Assists persons with disabilities in setting and achieving community living goals, including transitioning out of nursing homes, and locating affordable, accessible housing.
Eligibility: Person(s) with any disability
Fees: No fee
Intake: Must complete intake form and determine goals
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Center for Independent Living - Employment
4800 North State Road 7
Bldg. F, Suite 102
Lauderdale Lakes FL 33319
Phone: (954) 722-6400
FAX: (954) 735-1958
Description of Services: Provides assistance to persons with disabilities in locating and maintaining employment.
Eligibility: Restricted to person(s) through referral from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Fees: No fee
Intake: Must complete intake form and determine goals
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

Center for Independent Living of Broward – Assistive Technology
4800 North State Road 7
Bldg. F, Suite 102
Lauderdale Lakes FL 33319
Phone: (954) 722-6400
FAX: (954) 735-1958
www.cilbroward.org
Description of Services: Provides consumers with loaned equipment such as wheelchairs; provides demonstration of various assistive technology and devises designed to improve independence and self-sufficiency; distributes specialized telephones to deaf, hard of hearing, and speech disabilities.
Eligibility: Person(s) with any disability
Fees: No fee
Intake: varied; call for information
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

College Living Experience Inc - CLE
Spanish, English
6555 Nova Drive Suite 300
Davie, FL 33317
954-370-5142
FOR PROFIT - CLE is a post-secondary support program designed to help students with varying exceptionalities transition into independence. Services provided are in the areas of academics, independent living skills, and social skills. Provides an opportunity for students to live in apartments to learn independence. This program serves individuals diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Hearing Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Vision Impairments and other disabilities. Must complete CLE student and parent application. Recent psychological and educational evaluation required.

Dimensions Therapy Center
Dimensions Therapy Center - National Autism Registry
12545 Orange Drive Suite 502
National Autism Registry
Davie FL 33330
Phone: (954) 236-9415
FAX: (954) 236-9405
Description of Services: Autism- Website Only -Register free on the website. Registering yields one of two types of (wallet-sized) cards that can be carried with the child when in public places The card explains the reasons why this behavior might occur. This is a non-profit service whose
purpose is to help families cope with some of the difficult issues that occur when raising an individual with autism as well as improve the quality of life for the individual when encountering certain problematic situations.
Eligibility: Families of children with Autism
Fees: None
Intake: Visit website; www.dimensionsspeech.com/autism-registry.shtml
Area Served: National

DOE - Blind Services Division
DOE - Blind Services - Children and Family Program
2200 West Commercial Blvd
Suite #101
Fort Lauderdale FL 33311
Phone: (954) 497-3360
FAX: (954) 497-3363
Description of Services: Program facilitates children who are blind or visually impaired to participate within their schools and society.
Eligibility: Must be Broward resident between age birth-16 years old, visually handicapped or have a disease that will lead to blindness
Fees: No fee
Intake: Must be a US Citizen
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Easter Seals Broward County
Easter Seal - Job Training and Employment
2880 West Oakland Park Blvd
Suites 225/227
Fort Lauderdale FL 33313
Phone: (954) 497-2910
FAX: (954) 791-8275
Description of Services: Job Training and Employment includes comprehensive vocational evaluations to determine job skills and job placement services for people with disabilities.
Eligibility: Age 16 and older, disabled and desire employment/vocational training
Fees: Self-Pay/Full - Fees vary by types of service
Intake: Call for information; Must have documentation of disability
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6:30pm

Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc
100 S. Andrews Ave
4th Floor Main Library
Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
Phone: (754) 321-1705
FAX: (754) 321-1707
Description of Services: The mission is to provide support through education, information, and training. Family Network on Disabilities of Florida is a statewide network of families and individuals of all ages who may be at-risk, have disabilities, or have special needs. They ensure through collaboration that Floridians have full access to family-driven support, education, information, resources, and advocacy and to serve families of children with disabilities, ages birth through 26, who have the full range of disabilities.
Eligibility: Families and individuals, birth - 26 years of age, who may be at-risk, have disabilities, or have special needs.
Fees: No Fee
Intake: Call for information
Area Served: State of Florida
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

FL Dept of Education - FDOE
FL Dept of Education - McKay Scholarship Program
325 West Gaines Street, Room
Office of Independent Educucation & Parent
Tallahassee FL 32399
Phone: (800) 447-1636
FAX: (850) 245-0875
Description of Services:
Provides information on the McKay Scholarship Program. Under the program, a parent of a special needs student who is dissatisfied with the student's current school may choose to transfer the student to another public school or receive a scholarship to attend a private school (religious or non-religious). Must be a disabled student in Florida who has been in public school for at least one year. The scholarship is good for the amount the public school would have spent on that student, or the total tuition and fees of the private school, whichever is less. Schools are permitted to charge students in the McKay program above the amount of their scholarships. Parents are responsible for selecting the participating private school and applying for the student's admission to the private school.
Eligibility: Disabled student in Florida, in public school for at least1 year, has an Individual Education Plan & completed Kindergarten
Fees: No fee; Average scholarship is $5, 547
Intake: Parents must get into the private school first, then apply for the scholarship; Must follow parental involvement requirements
Area Served: State of Florida
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

FL Vocational Rehabilitation
FL Voc Rehab - Fort Lauderdale
2550 West Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale FL 33311
Phone: (954) 677-5600
FAX: (954) 677-5604
Description of Services: Program assists people with disabilities to prepare for, enter, engage in or retain gainful employment.
Eligibility: Must have a physical or mental disability that constitutes a substantial impediment to employment
Fees: No fee
Intake: After referral is received, an appointment is scheduled for assessment
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc.
124 Marriott Drive
Suite 203
Tallahassee FL 32301
Phone: (800) 580-7801
FAX: (850) 922-6702
Description of Services: Florida Developmental Disabilities Council promotes innovative programs and practices designed to prevent developmental disabilities and improve the quality of life of individuals with such disabilities and their families through education, awareness, policy making, employment and prevention.
Fees: No fee
Intake: Call for information
Area Served: State of Florida
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Goodwill Industries of South Florida
Goodwill - Employment Services
2104 West Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
Phone: (954) 486-1600
FAX: (954) 497-3270
Description of Services: RESTRICTED REFERRAL - Designed to teach pre-employment skills that will assist in successful placement at a competitive job; program includes skills assessment, intervention, counseling and behavioral techniques to help the individual develop appropriate work behaviors and attitudes.
Eligibility: Must be 18 years of age or older, referred by Department of Vocational Rehabilitation and have any documented disability
Fees: No fee
Intake: Must have Social Security card, photo identification and current evaluation. Referral and interview required
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-3:00pm; Friday-8:30am-12:00noon

Goodwill - Supported Employment
2104 West Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
Phone: (954) 486-1600
FAX: (954) 497-3270
Description of Services: RESTRICTED REFERRAL: Provides on-site community training and extended follow-up for developmentally disabled individuals to ensure successful performance at a competitive job.
Eligibility: Must be 18 years of age or older, referred by/Dept of Vocational Rehabilitation and have a developmental disability
Fees: No fee
Intake: Social Security card, photo identification, current evaluation, referral and interview required
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

Goodwill - Vocational Evaluations
2104 West Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
Phone: (954) 486-1600
FAX: (954) 497-3270
Description of Services: RESTRICTED REFERRAL: Program helps individuals with disabilities match their skills and interests to job opportunities; includes assessment of current skill levels to determine areas that need further development.
Eligibility: Must be 16 years of age or older with a disability and referred by Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Fees: No fee
Intake: Referral sheet required
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Saturday 7am-6pm (very flexible)

Goodwill - Community Connections
2104 West Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
Phone: (954) 486-1600
FAX: (954) 497-3270
Description of Services: Provides comprehensive intervention to assist individuals with disabilities in reviewing their service needs and identifying community resources to help meet those needs; services include intake and referral, case management, educational and vocational assistance, recreation, socialization and advocacy.
Eligibility: Must be an individual with disabilities
Fees: No fee
Intake: Interview required
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (or as needed)

Goodwill - Adult Day Training Program
2104 West Commercial Blvd
Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
Phone: (954) 486-1600
FAX: (954) 497-3270
Description of Services: RESTRICTED REFERRAL - Facilitates community integration by teaching life skills (i.e., community survival, personal care, social behavior and basic adult education; work opportunities are used to increase levels of productivity and improve basic work behaviors.
Eligibility: Must be 18 years old or over, referred by DCF Developmental Services and diagnosed with a developmental disability
Fees: No fee; Self-Pay
Intake: Social Security card, photo ID, current support plan, referral from Developmental Service,
application and interview required
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:00pm

Habilitation Center for the Handicapped Inc.
Habilitation Center - Sheltered Employment
22313 Boca Rio Road
Boca Raton FL 33433
Phone: (561) 483-4200
FAX: (561) 483-1194
Description of Services: Provides compensable vocational training and counseling to help individuals achieve as much independence as possible.
Eligibility: Age 18 and older and have a physical, mental or emotional disability.
Fees: Self-Pay/Sliding scale;
Intake: Appointment required
Area Served:
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30am-3pm

Dave Thomas – AWD
180 SW 2nd Court
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
754-321-6859 Pat Delpiano, ESE Specialist
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
This program offers a safe place to learn with other students with disabilities. Students will participate in social and recreational activities, functional academics, pre-employment and technology skills and have opportunities to increase daily living, self-care, and communication skills. Program on a ten-month school calendar. 16 and older, officially withdrawn from high school, documented disability, have own transportation, attend daytime classes

Habilitation Center - Adult Day Training
22313 Boca Rio Road
Boca Raton FL 33433
Phone: (561) 483-4200
FAX: (561) 483-1194
Description of Services: Provides compensable vocational training and counseling to help individuals with disabilities to achieve as much independence as possible
Eligibility: Age 18 and older, must have a physical, mental or emotional disability.
Fees: Self-Pay/Full
Intake: Appointment required
Area Served:
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30am-3pm

Habilitation Center - Pre-Vocational Training
22313 Boca Rio Road
Boca Raton FL 33433
Phone: (561) 483-4200
FAX: (561) 483-1194
Description of Services: Provides training in work skills and behaviors necessary to help individuals with disabilities begin preparation for more substantive work opportunities
Eligibility: Must be 18 years old and older
Fees: Self-Pay
Intake: Appointment required
Area Served:
Hours of Operation: Monday-Thursday 8:30am-3pm

Hope Center, Inc.
Hope Center - Supported Employment
666 SW 4th Street
Miami FL 33130
Phone: (305) 545-7572
FAX: (305) 325-0382
Description of Services: Vocational training and job placement services for adults with developmental disabilities
Eligibility: Must 18 years old and over and be diagnosed with a developmental disability
Fees: Self-pay/full, Medicaid waiver accepted; $600 for day program; $2000 for day program/ residential
Intake: Personal interview, psychological evaluation, medical info, security deposit (if self-pay), and prior
approval if DCF funded.
Area Served: Florida
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7am-3pm

Internet Sites (URL's)
Disability Resources on the Internet
http://www.disabilityresources.org/
Other - State FL
Description of Services: Disability Resources, inc. is a nonprofit organization established to promote and improve awareness, availability and accessibility of information for individuals with disabilities. They provide information about books, pamphlets, magazines, newsletters, videos, databases, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, telephone hotlines and on-line services that provide free, inexpensive or hard-to-find information to help people with disabilities live independently.
Fees: No Fee
Intake: Visit http://www.disabilityresources.org/ for information
Area Served: National

DisabilityInfo.gov
http://www.DisabilityInfo.gov
Description of Services:
DisabilityInfo.gov is the federal government's one-stop Web site for information of interest to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and many others. DisabilityInfo.gov connects people with disabilities to the information and resources they need to pursue their personal and professional ambitions.
Eligibility: Must be able to access the internet
Fees: No Fee
Area Served: National

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
http://cms.hhs.gov
Description of Services:
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has launched a redesigned website, www.cms.hhs.gov, that is now available to millions of users. The new website employs a user-friendly design to get visitors the information they need with the least amount of clicks
Links to both Federal and State sites:
Federal: http://www.cms.hhs.gov
State: http://www.cms.hh..gov/States/

Jewish Community Services of South Florida
Jewish Community Services - Vocational Employment & Job Placement
735 NE 125th Street
North Miami FL 33161
Phone: (954) 741-1830
FAX: (954) 779-3350
Description of Services:
Job placement services for the general community and deaf and hard of hearing
individuals referred by Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.
Eligibility: Age 18-65, in need of job placement and referred by Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Fees: No Fee
Intake: Must be referred by Division of Vocational Rehabilitation; Appointment required
Area Served: Broward Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

League for the Hard of Hearing
League for the Hard of Hearing - Educational Programs
2800 West Oakland Park Blvd
Suite #306
Oakland Park FL 33311
Phone: (954) 731-7200
FAX: (954) 485-6336
Description of Services:
Provides courses in ASL (American Sign Language), Signed English and speech reading, as well as interpreter training, developing assertiveness and leadership skills; speakers/programs on deaf culture and hearing loss are available upon request.
Eligibility: Must be 18 years old or over
Fees: Self-Pay/Full; $55 for ten weeks
Intake: Call for information
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday & Wednesday 6:00pm-7:30pm

League for the Hard of Hearing - Job Counseling/Placement
2800 West Oakland Park Blvd
Suite #306
Oakland Park FL 33311
Phone: (954) 731-7200
FAX: (954) 485-6336
Description of Services:
Provides for a liaison between community businesses and hard of hearing or deaf individuals by assisting clients in seeking employment opportunities.
Eligibility: Must be 17 years old and older, deaf or hearing impaired and seeking employment
Fees: No fee
Intake: Job counseling done by appointment only
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (job counseling done by appointment only)

Lighthouse - Lifetime Learners
650 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale FL 33311
Phone: (954) 463-4217
FAX: (954) 764-3825
Description of Services:
Restricted Referral: Provides a continuing education program for blind and visually impaired elders to help them maintain or develop adaptive skills that aid them in remaining independent and productive, provides opportunity for social integration in the community.
Eligibility: Must be 18 years old and over, legally blind and have completed Lighthouse's rehabilitation program
Fees: No fee
Intake: Call for information
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Friday 9am-1:30pm

Lighthouse - Transition
650 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale FL 33311
Phone: (954) 463-4217
FAX: (954) 764-3825
Description of Services:
The Transition programs provides adaptive skills training, counseling and goal setting to aid adolescents and young adults (ages 14- 21) with vision impairment making the transition from adolescence to adulthood. Participants receive training in job readiness
awareness, job preparation skills, independent living skills, and socialization with the community. Some participants will be given a work experience based upon their future vocational goal.
Eligibility: Must be 14-21 years old and legally blind
Fees: No Fee
Intake: Must have an eye report and eligibility determined by Blind Services Director is offered 8am-4pm for
7 wks summer only.
Area Served: Broward
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm and selected weekends

LIFE: Living Inclusively for Everyone
(954) 817-4742 Main Number
350 NW 84th Ave. Suite 211
Plantation, FL 33326
An all-volunteer parent-run organization that promotes the inclusion of Broward County residents and developmental disabilities (DD). We provide advocacy to parents to obtain appropriate educational services. We also provide recreational opportunities via our FAN or Friends Are Necessary Clubs. Also assists in affordable housing for Broward residents with DD. We offer all services free of charge and are bilingual.

L.I.F.T. Learning Independence Thru Focused Transition
(954) 623-5555 Ext.107 Boyd Anderson, Everglades, JP Taravella
(954) 731-7200 South Plantation HS – LHH
(954) 315-4058 UCP Main Site, Bright Horizon's Hollywood
(954) 577-4135 City of Sunrise - ARC Broward
Description of Program:
Serves high school adolescents 16-21 with documented disabilities who need supports. Not enrolled in other after school program. L.I.F.T. is a multi-faceted youth development program in an after school / out-of-school environment designed specifically to meet the needs of high school age adolescents with development, physical, vision, or hearing disabilities who require intensive social, career / vocational and communication supports not readily available elsewhere in Broward County. Serves high school adolescents 16-21 with documented disabilities who need these supports. Program List: ARC: Sunrise and vicinity YMCAs: Lauderdale Lakes - Boyd Anderson HS, Miramar - Everglades HS, Coral Springs - JP Taravella HS, Fort Lauderdale - Stranahan HS LHH: Plantation - South Plantation HS UCP: Fort Lauderdale - UCP of Broward and Pompano Beach - Bright Horizons Center School

Lucanus Developmental Center Inc.
Lucanus Developmental Center - Supported Employment
6411 Taft Street
Suite# 300
Hollywood FL 33024
Phone: (954) 981-4019
FAX: (954) 981-2816
Description of Services:
RESTRICTED REFERRAL: DCF - Serves developmentally disabled adults with supported employment.
Eligibility: Adults 21 or over who are diagnosed with mental retardation, cerebral palsy, or downs syndrome
Fees: Medicaid waiver
Intake: Must be referred by DCF Developmental Disability office. Call for packet/application; appointment required
Area Served: Broward
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Lucanus Developmental Center - Supported Living
6411 Taft Street
Suite # 300
Hollywood FL 33024
Phone: (954) 981-4019
FAX: (954) 981-2816
Description of Services:
RESTRICTED REFERRAL: DCF- Provides support and training for individuals with developmental disabilities living in their own home in the community.
Eligibility: Adults 21 or over with developmental disabilities who have been referred by DCF
Fees: Medicaid Waiver
Intake: Call for information packet/application, referral required from DCF
Area Served: Broward
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Lucanus Developmental Center - Adult Day Training/Habilitation
6411 Taft Street
Hollywood FL 33024
Phone: (954) 981-4019
FAX: (954) 981-2816
Description of Services:
RESTRICTED REFERRAL: Provides academic daily living and employment training for persons with Developmental disabilities for integration into the community. Comprehensive services include supportive employment, transportation, supportive living and an adult day program.
Eligibility: Adults age 21 and over with developmental disabilities and who referred by DCF
Fees: Self-Pay/Full, Medicaid Waiver, sliding scale
Intake: Referral, support plan and service authorization from DCF, appointment required
Area Served: Broward
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30am-2:30pm

School Board - Career, Technical and Adult/Community Ed
600 SE 3rd Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone: 754-321-2668
FAX: 754-321-2671
Description of Services:
Program information and referral and resource for Adult General, Technical Education or more specialized Adults with Disabilities programs in Broward County Schools.
Eligibility: Individuals 16 years of age or older officially withdrawn from high school. Accommodations provided to students who self-identify and provide documentation of disability
Fees: Activity & Testing Fees vary according to program. See www.browardeducator.com for program options.
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Website: www.ctace.com

School Board - Career, Technical and Adult/Community Ed
BC Schools - Sheridan Voc Tech Center
5400 Sheridan Street
Hollywood FL 33021
Phone: (754) 321-5400
FAX: (754) 321-5680
Description of Services:
Provides vocational counseling/training, skill assessment, job placement, academic remediation and supportive services for vets, adults, offenders, seniors, handicapped, limited English speakers, economically disadvantaged, youth and long term unemployed and dislocated (laid off) Broward residents. Also administers the Florida Welfare Transition program for welfare recipients.
Eligibility: Must be a Broward County resident age 16 years old or over and meet eligibility requirements
Fees: No fee
Intake:
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

BC Schools - McFatter Voc Tech Center
6500 Nova Drive
Davie FL 33317
Phone: (754) 321-5700
FAX: (754) 320-1647
Description of Services:
Provides vocational counseling/training, skill assessment, job placement, academic remediation and supportive services for vets, adults, offenders, seniors, handicapped, limited English speakers, economically disadvantaged, youth and long term unemployed and
dislocated (laid off) Broward residents. Also administers the Florida WAGES program for welfare recipients.
Eligibility: Must be a Broward County resident age 16 years old or over and meet eligibility requirements
Fees: No fee
Intake: Call for information
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

BC Schools - Atlantic Voc Tech Center
4700 Coconut Creek Parkway
Coconut Creek FL 33063
Phone: (754) 321-5100
FAX: (754) 321-5380
Description of Services:
Provides vocational counseling/training, skill assessment, job placement, academic remediation and supportive services for vets, adults, offenders, seniors, handicapped, limited English speakers, economically disadvantaged, youth and long term unemployed and dislocated (laid off) Broward residents. Also administers the Florida WAGES program for welfare recipients.
Eligibility: Must be a Broward County resident age 16 years old or over and meet eligibility requirements
Fees: No fee
Intake: Call for information
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm

School Board - Child Development Services
BC Schools - Florida First Start/Parents as Teachers
600 SE Third Avenue
4th Floor
Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
Phone: (754) 321-3302
FAX: (754) 321-3325
Description of Services:
A home-school partnership designed for children at-risk of school failure; supports parents as their children's first teachers, emphasizes intellectual, physical, language and social development; also provides monthly home visits, developmental screenings, parent groups and resource coordination.
Eligibility: Families with children birth to 3 years old who are disabled or at risk of school failure and live in the
Ft. Lauderdale area
Fees: No fee
Intake: Contact area High School; Appointment required (enrollment procedures are completed in the home)
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm

School Board - SSS/ESE/Exceptional Student Education
BC Schools - FDLRS Child Find
600 SE Third Avenue
9th Floor
Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
Phone: (754) 321-2204
FAX: (754) 321-2215
Description of Services:
In coordination with the public school district, provides referral and resource services for children between birth to 22 years old who have, or are at risk of developing special needs and are not currently receiving educational services. Locates children who are potentially eligible for services under the IDEA and links parents with various services.
Eligibility: Must be between 0 to 22 years old with primary focus on ages of birth to 5 and not receiving educational services.
Fees: No fee
Intake: Appointments and preschool screening required
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 7:30am-4pm; Wednesday 7:30am-5pm

BC Schools - SSS/ESE/Exceptional Ed - District Office
600 SE Third Avenue
Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
Phone: (754) 321-2225
FAX: (754) 321-2715
Description of Services:
Provides support and services to those students meeting eligibility requirements in the areas of specific learning disabilities,
emotional handicapped, educable mentally handicapped, trainable mentally handicapped, profoundly mentally handicapped, physically impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, visually impaired, speech/language impaired, severely emotionally disturbed (SED), traumatic brain
injured, orthopedically impaired, hospital/homebound, autistic, gifted or other health impaired. These supports and services are
documented by an Individual Educational Plan (IEP) Committee composed of school personnel and the parent.
Eligibility: Must be a student who is classified as emotionally handicapped and/or mentally handicapped,
autistic and/or SED
Fees: No fee
Intake: Parents and students can access services during school day; evening hours as needed
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation:
Mon to Friday 7:30am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday Call office for information

BC Schools - FDLRS Media Center
100 South Andrews Avenue
Broward County Main Public Library
Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
Phone: (754) 321-2205
FAX: (754) 321-7507
Description of Services:
A reference, preview and loan library for parents, teachers, community agencies and university personnel working with students who have special or unique needs (located at the main public library).
Eligibility: Must be a parent, teacher, member of an agency or employee of a university and reside in Broward
Fees: No fee
Intake: Must present evidence of Broward County residency
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 9am-6pm; Friday and Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 12noon-5:30pm
School Board - SSS/ESE/Guidance Services

BC Schools - BRACE (All Schools and Centers)
Broward County FL
Phone: (754) 321-2591
FAX: (754) 321-2591
Description of Services:
Provides assistance with post-secondary planning to 11th or 12th graders in Broward County public schools.
Eligibility: Must be a Broward County public school student
Fees: No fee
Intake: Referral from guidance counselor and/or student/parents required; contact
BRACE Advisor or
Advisor contacts student
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday (hours vary by school)

Cypress Place Day Habilitation Program
2560 North SR7
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 989-7677 Main
Provides a School Board site for young, disabled adults, 18-50 years of age (retraining center five day program). Off-site activities are in the community.

Toll-Free Helplines
Heath Disabilities Resources Center
The George Washington University
2121 K Street, NW Suite 220
Washington DC 20037
Phone: (800) 544-3284
FAX: (202) 973-0908
Description of Services:
The HEATH Resource Center of The George Washington University, is the national clearinghouse on post-secondary education for individuals with disabilities. The clearinghouse serves as an information exchange about educational support services and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-technical schools, and other post-secondary training entities. They provide specialized educational information to people with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work with them.
Eligibility: Those interested in postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities
Fees: No fee
Intake: Call for information
Area Served: National clearinghouse
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Florida Clearing House on Disability
Tallahassee FL
Phone: (877) 232-4968
Description of Services:
Toll free information line for disabled Florida residents
Eligibility: Persons with emotional or mental disabilities
Fees: No fee
Intake:
Area Served: Florida
Hours of Operation: 24 hours

United Cerebral Palsy - Adult Vocational Supported Employment
3117 SW 13th Court
Fort Lauderdale FL 33312
Phone: (954) 584-7178
FAX: (954) 584-3151
Description of Services:
RESTRICTED REFERRAL: DCF - Provides vocational training to adults with developmental disabilities, trains and places clients in supported employment throughout the community.
Eligibility: Must be 18 years of age or older with any developmental disability; referral from DCF or Waiver Supported Coordinator
Fees: Self-Pay/Full, Medicaid
Intake: Extensive intake packet with all background, medical and financial information; interview screening and support plan required
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

United Cerebral Palsy - Supported Living
3117 SW 13th Court
Fort Lauderdale FL 33312
Phone: (954) 584-7178
FAX: (954) 584-3151
Description of Services:
RESTRICTED REFERRAL: DCF - Provides supportive living services, community training and daily living skills for people with developmental and physical disabilities.
Eligibility: Must be 18 years of age or older with Cerebral Palsy or any other developmental disability
Fees: Medicaid, No fee
Intake: Intake packet with background, medical and financial information required; referral from DCF or Waiver Supported Coordinator
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: 24 hours, 7 days a week (Supported Living Services)

Victory Living Programs Inc.
Victory Living Program - Assisted Living
851 West Dania Beach Blvd
Dania Beach FL 33004
Phone: (954) 921-8225
FAX: (954) 920-7102
Description of Services: Provides assistance and life-long supervision in placing and maintaining adults who are developmentally disabled or with other special needs in their own apartments in the general community.
Eligibility: Must be at least age 18 years old with a developmental disability or special need on Medicaid
Waiver & referred by APD or WSC
Fees: Medicaid, Self-Pay/Full; $8.75 per quarter hour
Intake: Appointment required: Florida ID, Social Security card and previous service documentation required
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: 24 hours, 7 days a week

Victory Living Program – Supported Employment Services
851 West Dania Beach Blvd
Dania Beach FL 33004
Phone: (954) 921-8225
FAX: (954) 920-7102
Description of Services: Provides employment services for adults with developmental disabilities, Welfare Transition, special needs or other barriers to independence.
Eligibility: Must be age 18 years old or over with a developmental disability
Fees: Medicaid, Self-Pay/Full; $10.29 per quarter hour
Intake: On-site personal interview: Florida ID, Social Security card and previous service documentation required
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-8pm; Saturday and Sunday (by appointment)

Summer STEPS Program
Dan Marino Foundation
Weston, FL 33326
Phone: (954) 888-1771
United Cerebral Palsy, Inc.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Phone: (954) 584-7178
Description of Services: The program is designed to teach social, communication and employability skills to youth (age 16-21) with disabilities. Students will have the opportunity for paid work in a variety of positions (part time or full time - 30 hours per week, five days per week, six hours a day), Must be able to work successfully in a 1:3 or 1:4 job coach to summer intern ratio. Summer Interns will be paid $6.79 per hour.
Description of Services: The program is designed to teach social, communication and employability skills to youth (age 16-21) with disabilities. They will have
the opportunity for paid work in a variety of positions (full time (30 hours per week, five days per week, six hours a day or part time), Must be able to work successfully in a 1:3 or 1:4 job coach to summer intern ratio. Summer Interns will be paid $6.67 per hour.
Eligibility: All youth must be a Broward County resident between the ages of 16-21 with a documented developmental or physical disability.
Fees: None
Area Served: Broward
Hours of Operation: Dependent on worksite: between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Whispering Pines –Adults with Disabilities (AwD)
1300 SW 32nd Court
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 321-7616 Main
Description of Services: This program offers a safe place to learn with other students with disabilities who have intellectual, physical, or emotional disabilities. Students participate in social and recreational activities, functional academics, pre-employment and technology skills and have opportunities to increase daily living, self-care, and communication skills. Program operates on a ten-month school calendar.
Eligibility: Serves individuals with disabilities, 16 of age and older who are officially withdrawn from high school with a documented disability. Must provide own transportation or use transportation services and available to attend daytime classes. Students must be independent in self-help and be ambulate without assistance.
Fees: None
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-3:30 pm

Wingate Oaks–Adults with Disabilities (AwD)
1211 NW 33rd Terrace (Main Campus)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(754) 321-6859
Description of Services: This program offers a safe place to learn with other students with disabilities who have intellectual, physical, or emotional disabilities. Students participate in social and recreational activities, functional academics, pre-employment and technology skills and have opportunities to increase daily living, self-care, and communication skills. Program operates on a ten-month school calendar.
Eligibility: Serves individuals with disabilities, 16 years of age and older who are officially withdrawn from high school with a documented disability. Must provide own transportation or use transportation services and available to attend daytime classes. Students must be independent in self-help and be able to ambulate without assistance.
Fees: None
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-3:30 pm

Wingate Oaks–Adults with Disabilities (AwD)
Dave Thomas Education Center (North Campus)
180 SW 2nd Street
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
(754) 321-6859
Description of Services: This program offers a safe place to learn with other students with disabilities. Students will participate in social and recreational activities, functional academics, pre-employment and technology skills and have opportunities to increase daily living, self-care, and communication skills. Program operates on a ten-month school calendar.
Eligibility: Serves individuals with disabilities, 16 years of age and older who are officially withdrawn from high school with a documented disability. Must provide own transportation or use transportation services and available to attend daytime classes. Students must be independent in self-help and able ambulate without assistance
Fees: None
Area Served: Broward County
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 8am-3:30 pm

Workforce One – Central
2610 West Oakland Park Blvd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
954-677-5555
Description: One-on-one assistance or independent access to internet, computers, Faxes and phones for job search activities available to all job seekers. Specialized services provided for youth, older workers, ex-offenders and veterans. Also provides career testing, wage information, vocational rehabilitation, unemployment compensation, and workshops in resume writing, interviewing techniques, job seeking strategies and basic computer skills. Other services include Employment; Ex-Offenders; Job Search/Placement; Job Skills/Training; Refugees/Entrants; Unemployment Compensation; Welfare Transition Programs.
Fees: None
Area Served: Broward County
Hours: 8am-5pm (Hours extended at each site)

Workforce One –North
2301 West Sample Road
Building 4, Suite #7-A
Pompano Beach, FL 33073
954-969-3541

Workforce One – South
7550 Davie Road Extension
Hollywood, FL 33024
954-967-1010

2-1-1 Special Needs Quick Guide to Resources for: Transition Services
Please Dial 2-1-1- or 954-537-0211
(Ask to speak to the Special Needs Coordinator for Assistance)