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211 Broward
Contact Name:
Will Spencer
Contact #:
(954) 390-0493
Website:
Description:
The 2-1-1 Hotline for Children with Special Needs is Broward’s single source for information and referrals for children birth to 22 years of age with a developmental and/or physical disability. This specialized hotline focuses on helping parents, grandparents, caregivers, agencies, teachers, coaches, therapists, nurses and doctors who serve the needs of children with disabilities find support, answers and hope.
Location City:
Locations can be found in all states and counties
Group:
Community Services
Broward County Parks and Recreation-Special Population Section
Contact #:
954-357-8170
Email:
SpecialPopulations@Broward.org
Description:
Special Populations plans, develops, implements, and evaluates a variety of year-round recreation and leisure programs, special events, and services to meet the interests and needs of children, teens, adults, and seniors with disabilities. Programs are designed to develop, enhance, and/or maintain leisure skills, motor skills, socialization, and overall well-being as well as to promote fun and enjoyment.
Location Address:
South Florida
Location City:
Various locations
Location State:
Florida
Group:
Community Services, Social, Health & Wellness, Summer Programs
Broward County Transit (BCT)
Contact Name:
Customer Service
Contact #:
(954) 357-8400
Description:
Broward County Transit (BCT)'s paratransit service is a shared-ride for persons with physical, cognitive, emotional, visual, or other disabilities which functionally prevent them from using the BCT fixed route bus system permanently, temporarily or under certain conditions.
Location Address:
1 North University Drive Suite #3100A
Location City:
Plantation
Location State:
FL
Group:
Community Services
CIL Jacksonville:Empowering people with Disabilities
Contact Name:
Margarita Hunnefield
Contact #:
904-399-8484
Email:
info@ciljacksonville.org
Website:
Description:
Our purpose at CIL Jacksonville is to empower all people with any disability to live independently. We provide community-based programs and self-directed services to help people find and keep their independence.
Location Address:
2709 Art Museum Drive
Location City:
Jacksonville
Location State:
Florida
Group:
Community Services, Summer Programs, Transitional Resources, Vocational
Disability Independence Group
Contact Name:
Debbie Dietz
Contact #:
305-669-2822
Email:
debbie@justdigit.org
Website:
Description:
Expanding opportunities for participation, education, employment, and acceptance of persons with disabilities through advocacy, education, and training.
Location Address:
P.O. Box 140850
Location City:
Coral Gables
Location State:
Fl
Group:
Advocacy & Policy, Community Services
Driving With a Disability Guide
Contact Name:
Anthony Bennett
Contact #:
763-560-0000
Email:
pr@milavetz-outreach.com
Description:
We have recently put together a guide on driving with a disability. In this guide we have loads of information, like which disabilities are people able to drive with, what are some of the pieces of adaptive equipment that enables us to drive with disabilities, and how to get grants to purchase some of the equipment and modifications necessary.
Location Address:
1915 57th Ave N
Location City:
Brooklyn Center
Location State:
MN
Group:
Community Services, Social, Health & Wellness
Step Up For Students
Contact #:
1-877-735-7837
Email:
fes-gardiner@stepupforstudents.org
Website:
Description:
The Family Empowerment Scholarship (formerly Gardiner) is different than other state scholarships in that it allows parents to personalize the education of their children with unique abilities by directing money toward a combination of programs and approved providers. These include schools, therapists, specialists, curriculum, technology – even a college savings account.
Location Address:
P.O. Box 54429
Location City:
Jacksonville
Location State:
FL
Group:
Advocacy & Policy, Community Services