Community Resources
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| HollyRod Foundation |
Founded in 1993 by actress, Holly Robinson Peete and husband, former NFL player, Rodney Peete, the HollyRod Foundation is a recognized California based 501c3. The HollyRod Foundation is dedicated to raising awareness and providing resources to families that have a loved one who has received an autism or Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis. We advocate for ethical treatment, inclusion and access to services and treatment of individuals living with autism or Parkinson’s Disease with the goal of empowering them to live their best lives. |
| CNBC Article | Planning for the care of your child with special needs. |
| We’ve Got Friends | We’ve Got Friends is a program that provides hangouts for teens with special needs. It’s a simple idea that has an enormous impact on the children and families who participate. Most teens with special needs have no sort of social circle. They have few friends and rarely get invited to parties or hang out as their peers do. This program helps these teens develop their very own social group through music, meals, movement, crafts and dance. We’ve Got Friends is currently raising money to build the foundation and staffing for our programs. |
| Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) | The Agency Supports Persons with Developmental Disabilities in Living, Learning, and Working in their Communities. |
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Disability Rights Florida advocates, educates, investigates, and litigates to protect and advance the rights, dignity, equal opportunities, self-determination and choices for all people with disabilities. |
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Family Network on Disabilities
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Family Network on Disabilities (FND) was founded in 1985 by a group of parents of children with disabilities who came together for mutual support and information-sharing. FND is a grassroots organization for persons with disabilities and their families that is family-centered and family-driven. Family Network on Disabilities is a national network of individuals of all ages who may be at-risk, have disabilities, or have special needs and their families, professionals, and concerned citizens. The mission of FND is to strive for the complete integration and equality of persons with disabilities in a society without barriers and to serve families of children with disabilities, ages birth through 26, who have the full range of disabilities described in section 602(3) of IDEA. FND is a parent organization as defined in section 671(a)(2) of IDEA 2004. |
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Founded by Dan & Claire Marino, The Dan Marino Foundation has a 27 year track record of game-changing programs for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Developmental Disabilities. |
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Center For AUTISM & Related Disabilities (CARD) At FAU
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CARD provides support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities. |
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University of Miami – Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities
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To provide support and assistance with the goal of optimizing the potential of people with autism and related disabilities. |
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Coalition for Independent Living Options
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Promoting Independence for People with Disabilities |
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Palm Beach Habilitation Center
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Our Mission is to ensure that individuals with disabilities in Palm Beach County have the best environment in which to learn, work, and live.
· Employment and community job placement · Recreational and senior activities · Residential services · Life Skills training
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We are committed to better understanding the aspirations of people with autism spectrum disorder and helping them to fulfill their potential to lead positive, productive and rewarding lives, through:
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Palm Beach County Education Opportunities Children With Special Needs
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Educational Resources – Palm Beach County |
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Martin County School District Exceptional Student Education
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Educational Resources – Martin County |
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iCARE is a Program designed for adults (18+) with special needs and is comprised of three programs: Nature Club, Travel Club, and WAVE (Work and Volunteer Experiences).
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| HALEE, INC | Health and Life Educational Enterprises (HALEE) is a 501 c-3 non-profit organization providing employment services and supported employment services for individuals who have encountered difficulty obtaining, maintaining and retaining employment. |
| The Chocolate Spectrum | Artisan chocolate company offering training opportunities. |
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To provide healing retreats that enable families living with a disability, serious illness or crisis build bonds and form relationships with other families who are experiencing the same thing to regain strength in mind, spirit and family…one retreat at a time. |
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Special Olympics Florida Palm Beach County
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The mission of Special Olympics Florida is to provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for people with intellectual disabilities who wish to participate, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills, and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. The ultimate objective of Special Olympics Florida is to help people with intellectual disabilities participate as productive and respected members of society at large, by offering them a fair opportunity to develop and demonstrate their skills and talents through sports training and competition, and by increasing the public’s awareness of their capabilities and needs. |
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Special Olympics Florida Broward County
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Special Olympics Florida Martin County
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Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Academy for Community Inclusion (ACI)
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The FAU Academy for Community Inclusion is a college program for high school graduates who have been diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The program allows students to earn certificates in supported employment, supported community access, and supported community living. These certificates are offered in an inclusive college environment on the both the Boca Raton and Jupiter campuses of FAU. The program allows students to participate in college activities, clubs, events, and organizations that are available to all FAU students. |
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The unemployment rate for adults with developmental disabilities has remained close to 90% over the last few years. Founded in 2013, Marino Campus provides a 10-month comprehensive experience to prepare young adults for employment and independence. The Marino Campus educational model blends classroom instruction, business internships and social enrichment opportunities to help equip our students for the real world. |
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Palm Beach State College (PBSC) Center for Student Accessibility (CSA)
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The Center for Student Accessibility (CSA) at Palm Beach State College, formerly known as Disability Support Services, is committed to American Disability Act compliance by providing support, guidance, resources, and information to students who need our services. We are committed to ensuring your experience here is memorable and rewarding. |
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Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Student Accessibility Services
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Student Accessibility Services collaborates with the institution’s diverse community to ensure that all aspects of campus life — learning, working and living — are universally accessible. The center provides the institution with resources, education and direct services so that individuals with disabilities may have a greater opportunity to achieve equity and excellence in education. |
| Jarc FL |
MISSION JARC Florida provides programs and services to educate and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. VISION Is to remove barriers to independence so that each person with intellectual and developmental disabilities is better able to reach his or her potential. |
| Social Security Administration | Apply for Disability Benefits – Child (Under Age 18) |
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Law Firm of Hoskins Turco Lloyd and Lloyd
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Office Locations: 302 South Second Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 – (772)464-4600 2101 15th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32960 – (772)794-7774 1910 South Parrot Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974 – (863)357-5800 1555 NW St. Lucie West Blvd, Suite 203, Port St. Lucie, Florida 34986. |
| Social Security Disability |
If your claim to either the VA or the SSA is denied, you have options. You can appeal the denial and provide further evidence that you do qualify for benefits. If your claim is still denied, you can take your case through the legal system to fight for your rights. At every step of the process, a veterans’ benefits attorney in Florida can help you make your case and get the full compensation you deserve. For over 30 years, the experienced lawyers at Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd have helped American heroes and their families get the full benefits they deserve from the federal government. If you are a disabled veteran or the dependent of a disabled veteran, you have legal rights. Call our law firm today at 866-930-6435 or contact us online today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
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