Special Needs Support/Referral: SouthFlorida.com

SPECIAL NEEDS
See also Autism Support, Epilepsy Suport, Health-Concerns, Learning Disabilities.
NATIONAL/STATE RESOURCES
ADVOCACY CENTER FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
www.advocacycenter.org
Provides referrals to services to those with mental and physical disabilities.
800-342-0823

EASTER SEAL CENTER
www.easter-seals.org
Evaluation and a variety of therapies, including speech, physical and occupational.
Miami: 305-325-0470
Broward: 954-792-8772
Palm Beach: 561-471-1688

FAMILY NETWORK ON DISABILITIES
www.fndfl.org
Information, referral services and training workshops.
2735 Whitney Road, Clearwater
800-825-5736

FLORIDA ALLIANCE FOR ASSISTIVE SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY
www.faast.org
Nonprofit organization funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Provides those with disabilities with the technology to function independently.
888-788-9216

NATIONAL DISSEMINATION CENTER FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
www.nichcy.org
National clearinghouse offers free publications, advice and referrals.
800-695-0285

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CHILD FIND
www.nefec.org
Locates children who are potentially eligible for services under the Individuals With Disabilities Act and links them with needed services.
305-274-3501

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING OF SOUTH FLORIDA
www.soflacil.org
Assists anyone with a disability to achieve and maintain an independent lifestyle, and advocates equality, dignity and the elimination of barriers.
6660 Biscayne Blvd., Miami
800-854-7551

ALLIANCE FOR HUMAN SERVICES
www.alliance4hs.org
Information source for a variety of social services.
3250 SW Third Ave., Miami
305-646-7138

COMMUNITY COMMITTEE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL HANDICAPS
www.ccdh.org
A coalition of consumers, families, advocates, community service providers and other public, private and governmental organizations that provide free services to individuals with disabilities.
305-596-1160

MAILMAN CENTER FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT
pediatrics.med.miami.edu/mailman
Research, clinical service, training, screening, evaluation and advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities and special health care needs. University of Miami School of Medicine.
1611 NW 12th Ave., Miami
305-243-6631

PARENT TO PARENT OF MIAMI
www.ptopmiami.org
Nonprofit group assists families with a child or adult with physical and mental disabilities through training, referral to community resources and information. Services in English, Spanish and Creole.
305-271-9797

BROWARD COUNTY CHILD FIND
www.nefec.org
Locates children who are potentially eligible for services under the Individuals With Disabilities Act and links them with needed services.
754-321-2204

FLORIDA'S VOICE ON MENTAL RETARDATION
www.fvmr.org
Information, referral and advocacy for mentally handicapped and their families.
5591 NE 28th Ave., Fort Lauderdale
954-975-5159

ANN STORCK CENTER
www.annstorckcenter.org
Services for families with developmentally-disabled children. 1790 SW 43rd Way, Fort Lauderdale
954-584-8000

ARC BROWARD
www.arcbroward.com
Early intervention, infant stimulation, developmental preschool, after-school care for developmentally-delayed children, parent training and respite care.
10250 NW 53rd St., Sunrise
954-746-9400

CHILDREN'S DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT CENTER
www.childrensdiagnostic.org
Family support, medical services and more for families with newborns through age 3 who are premature, at high-risk or developmentally delayed. 1401 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
954-728-8080

GOD'S LITTLE ACRES
www.godslittleacres.org
Provides a day of fun for children with developmental handicaps or serious illnesses.
4551 NW 39th Ave., Coconut Creek
954-984-0787

MOTHERS OF SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS (MOSI)
Support group for parents and families with special-needs children. Provides Moms' nights and a family club.
954-236-9415

SIBLINGS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
Support offered at Nova Southeastern University for children ages 4-9 who have a sibling with special needs.
3301 College Ave, Fort Lauderdale
954-262-6900

PALM BEACH COUNTY CHILD FIND
www.nefec.org
Locates children who are potentially eligible for services under the Individuals With Disabilities Act and links them with needed services.
561-434-7337

HELPING HANDS FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFERENCES
Parent support for a range of learning issues.
561-719-4653

PARENT TO PARENT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
1201 Australia Ave., Riviera Beach
561-842-3213