Community Resources
(In Alphabetic Order)
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Advisory Board for the Disabled, Inc.
Vinnie Coon 407-575-8812 or VinnieC@altamonte.org or
www.AdvisoryBoardforDisabled.org
Altamonte Springs Special Needs Recreation
The City of Altamonte Springs Special Community Services and the Advisory Board for the Disabled, Inc. provide social activities throughout the year
at minimal cost to the mentally and physically challenged population in Altamonte Springs surrounding communities.
Ranwa Nin El-khoury 407-571-8814 or Rrel-khoury@altamonte.org
or www.AltamonteSports.org
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
http://www.apd.myflorida.com/
Angels Among Us Theater Group
http://www.freewebs.com/frtomsangels/
Autism Society of Greater Orlando
The mission or goal of the Autism Society of Greater Orlando is that all individuals within the autism spectrum will be provided a lifetime network of
opportunities to become fully accepted, included, and actively participating members of our community, through family support, education, and
advocacy, and public awareness. 407-855-0235 or visit www.asgo.org
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Bob and Suzanne Wright, grandparents of a child with autism. Since then, Autism Speaks has
grown into the nation's largest autism science and advocacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and
a cure for autism. http://www.autismspeaks.org/about-us
Agency for Persons with Disabilities
The APD works in partnership with local communities and private providers to assist people who have developmental disabilities and their families.
APD also provides assistance in identifying the needs of people with developmental disabilities for supports and services. http://www.apd.myflorida.
com/
Best Buddies Florida
www.BestBuddiesFlorida.org
Bishop Grady Villas Group Home
Phone 407-892-6078 Fax 407-892-3081, www.bishopgradyvillas.org
Brightfeats: Special Needs Web Resources
www.Brightfeats.com
Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UCF CARD)
CARD serves children and adults of all levels of intellectual functioning who have autism, autistic-like disabilities, pervasive developmental disorders,
dual sensory impairments (deaf-blindness), or a vision or hearing loss in addition to other disabling conditions. http://ucf-card.org/
Challenger Football in Oviedo
Jill Woodard, 407-687-8464, jillw64@aol.com
Dance –Abilities
Heather Meyer 407-862-5500 or email Turningpte@aol.com
Devereux Florida Center for Child Development
407-855-0235 or visit www.devereux.org
Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida is the leading voice for individuals with Down syndrome and their families. We offer hope,
encouragement and acceptance through advocacy, education and awareness so that each may realize their potential as members of our
community. http://www.dsacf.org/
Florida Disability Council
The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council (FDDC) is a non-profit organization funded through federal assistance from the Department of Health
and Human Services Administration on Developmental Disabilities. The Council accomplishes its mission by supporting innovative initiatives that
demonstrate new approaches to enhance the independence, productivity, inclusion and self-determination of individuals with developmental
disabilities in all facets of community life. http://www.fddc.org/
Gardens of Life
Committed to educating and empowering adults to discover their full potential and achieve independent life skills addressing their social,
recreational, vocational and residential needs.
Gliding Starsof Central Florida
Provides on-ice instructional programs to members of many communities who are challenged by a variety of physical, mental and emotional
disabilities http://glidingstars.org/florida.html
Illiad-Independent Living Initiative Assisting the Disabled
407-320-0016 or email Shari_Gray@scps.k12.fl.us
Internet Family Fun
The Education Place Activity Search: http://www.eduplace.com/
Dizzywood: http://www.dizzywood.com/
http://www.worldvillage.com/kidz/
Family Night Plans: http://www.familynightplans.com/
Webkinz http://www.webkinz.com/us_en/
The IEP Advocate
Is your child in need of special services in school? Is he struggling? Have his grades been dropping? Is he having behavioral problems? Have you
been trying to get the school system to evaluate your child and they ignore you? http://www.theiepadvocate.com/
Lighthouse of Central Florida
Provides life-changing services for blind and sight-impaired babies, children, teens and adults, seniors and their families in Orange, Osceola,
Seminole counties and The Villages. http://www.lighthousecentralflorida.org/
Morning Star School
www.MorningStarAngels.com
Nathaniel’s Hope
Nathaniel's Hope was founded in 2002 to meet the needs of kids with special needs (VIP Kids) and their families. VIP Kids are those with any
physical, cognitive, medical or hidden disability, chronic or life-threatening illness, or those that are medically fragile. Through their personal
experience with their son Nathaniel, co-founders Tim and Marie Kuck saw first-hand how demanding it can be to raise a child with special needs.
407-857-8224 or www.nathanielshope.org
Oviedo Optimist Club
Optimist Clubs conduct positive service projects aimed at providing a helping hand to youth. Club Members are best known in their communities for
their upbeat attitudes. The Oviedo Optimist Club, Oviedo Parks and Recreation, and the Oviedo Bowling Center are working together to bring you: The
Sunshine Dance Club and Bowling League. For more information, please contact: Anne Marie Sargent 407-902-9424 amsargent@cfl.rr.com OR
Jenette McKinney 407-971-5591 jdmckinney@cityofoviedo.net
Quest Inc.
Through quality and innovation, Quest has built communities where people with disabilities have achieved their goals for more than 40 years. From a
variety of residential and employment options, to behavioral therapy and even a recreational summer camp, Quest serves more than 1,000
individuals on any given day in Central Florida. By offering these opportunities to learn, live, work and play, children and adults can imagine and
achieve their full capabilities.
407-889-4530 or visit www.questinc.org
R.A.P.I.D Programs
"The Vision of RAPID Programs, Inc is to create a day long activity center where a committed team of trained staff and volunteers will provide learning
skills, activities and physical training for young adults with special needs. Our goal is to provide support for families with young adults who have
cognitive deficiencies, mental disabilities, autism and physical limitations. http://rapidprogramsinc.webs.com/
SEPTA- Special Education PTA
www.septaseminole.org or 407-320-9327 and is now located in Technology Park Annex, Lake Mary Florida
Special Needs Dance Classes: "Miracles in Motion"
407-365-5531 or MJ@JoyChristianArts.com, www.JoyChristianArts.com
Special Olympics Florida
www.SpecialOlympicsFlorida.org
Special Olympics International
www.SpecialOlympics.org
UCP of Central Florida
Serving kids with all types of special needs, including cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, autism, speech and developmental delays, vision and
hearing impairments
407-889-4530 or visit www.ucpcdc.org
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
http://www.rehabworks.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=SubMain.About
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