Learning Disabilities
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LEARNING DISABILITIES
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
410-296-0232
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 potentially eligible for services under the Individuals With Disabilities Act and links them with needed services (developmental delays and problems in communication, motor development, speech, vision, hearing and cognition).
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 group for parents. 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 mental disabilities through training, referral to community resources and information. 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