Polk Virtual Instruction Program offers K-12 learning to students in Polk County. They provide a tuition-free public education. Please call or visit website for more information.

This group supports and empowers individuals with disabilities. They offer a variety of activities and programs. These help people connect and engage with the community. Some of the programs have fees. There is also a virtual option available for some programs. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Offerings Include:

• Classes
• Sports Leagues
• Virtual Engagement
• Workshops

This program helps visually impaired children. They help them learn independence and adaptive technology. They also help with socialization skills and improving self-esteem. Please call 850.477.2663 or visit website for more information.

This agency can help you find vital records for all 50 states. You can also find records if you are a U.S. citizen who was born in a foreign country. There are fees for each certificate. Please see the website for more information.

Some of the certificates available include:

• Birth
• Death
• Divorce
• Foreign records (U.S. Citizens)
• Marriage

This program offers vocational evaluations. This is for youth and adults with disabilities. We offer assessments in both English and Spanish. We have special programs for persons with Autism. Please call for more information.

This agency offers an independent living program. The goal is to give those with disabilities the chance to be more independent. They will learn to be empowered and productive. They will learn independent living skills. They will be more able to fully integrate into their local communities. Please call for more information.

Services Include:

• Independent living skills training
• Information and referrals
• Peer counseling to those with significant disabilities

This agency offers the (VPK) Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This program is for Florida children who are four years old. Offers services for students with special needs as well. Please call or visit the website to learn more.

This program is called VPK for short. It is a free educational program. The program helps children be ready for kindergarten. Please call or visit the website for more information.

Toll Free: 1.866.269.3022

Volusia Healthy Start Coalition offers services to pregnant women and young children. Please call or visit the website for more information.