Learning Disabilities: SouthFlorida.com

NATIONAL RESOURCES
Americans With Disabilities Act Information
www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada Information line operated by the Department of Justice. Specialists answer general questions during business hours; automated information line allows callers to order ADA materials
. 800-514-0301

Family Network on Disabilities
www.fndfl.org
Information, referral services, training workshops and more. 2735 Whitney Road, Clearwater
800-825-5736

International Dyslexia Association
www.interdys.org 800-222-3123

National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities
www.nichcy.org Offers free publications, advice and referrals.
...........................................................800-695-0285

National Center for Learning Disabilities
www.ncld.org 888-575-7373

National Information Center for Children and Learning Disabilities Association of America
www.ldanatl.org
412-341-1515

HEATH Resource Center
www.heath.gwu.edu A clearinghouse on post-secondary education for people with disabilities.
800-544-3284

STATE RESOURCES
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. Areas of concentration include developmental delays and problems in communication, motor development, speech, vision, hearing and cognition. Part of the state-sponsored
Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System.
Miami-Dade County 305-274-3501
Palm Beach County 561-434-7337
Broward County 754-321-2204

CHADD
Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
www.chadd.org National Office 800-233-4050
Miami-Dade County 305-361-2609
Broward County South 954-680-0799
Broward County North 954-753-3518
Palm Beach County 561-478-5160

Easter Seal Centers
www.easter-seals.org Evaluation and a variety of therapies including speech, physical and occupational.
Miami-Dade County 305-325-0470
Broward County 954-792-8772
Palm Beach County 561-471-1688

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
Mailman Center For Child Development
pediatrics.med.miami.edu/mailman
Screening and evaluation of learning disabilities, developmental issues and parent support groups at the University of Miami School of Medicine.
1611 NW 12th Ave., Miami 305-243-6631

Community Committee For Developmental Handicaps
Miami-Dade County's lead agency to plan, provide, arrange and coordinate free services to individuals with disabilities and their families.
305-596-1160

Attention Deficit & Learning Disorders Group
Support for parents dealing with attention-deficit disorders and learning disabilities, with discussions on solutions, school accommodations, legal issues and more
Usually meets at South Miami Hospital Health Education Center.
6200 SW 73rd St., South Miami 786-662-5080

Parent To Parent of Miami
www.ptopmiami.org
Nonprofit group assists families with a child or adult with physical and metal disabilities through training, referral to community resources and information. Support groups for families and dads. Services are provided in English, Spanish and Creole.
305-271-9797

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services & Technology
www.faast.org Nonprofit organization funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide those with disabilities with the technology to function independently
. 11200 SW Eighth St., Miami
305-348-7585

BROWARD COUNTY

Unicorn Children's Clinic
www.nova.edu Diagnosis, treatment and support for communication and learning disorders at Nova Southeastern University's Mailman Segal Institute for Early Childhood Studies.
7600 SW 36th St., Davie
954-262-6900

PALM BEACH COUNTY
Center For Precious Minds
Evaluations and strategies for students struggling with school, using techniques pioneered by Dr. Mel Levine, author of A Mind at a Time.
7000 W. Camino Real, Boca Raton
561-368-8686

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
561-795-0144