Sarasota

Early Childhood Development - Easterseals Southwest Florida

"Make the First 5 Count!" The Early Childhood Development programs from Easterseals help children gain a strong foundation. They offer Lily Preschool for kids up to 5 years old. They also offer therapy. Early intervention helps babies and toddlers work toward growth goals. They are at a time in their lives when they are most ready to learn. They can most benefit from therapy during this time. Their therapies and other services are offered to children up to 18 years old.

Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) - Suncoast Region

APD supports persons with developmental disabilities. Their goal is to help them live, learn and work in their communities. APD provides services to help clients find jobs, funding and supported living services. Please see the website for more information.

APD serves those with:

  • Autism
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Down syndrome
  • Intellectual disabilities
  • Prader-Willi syndrome
  • Spina bifida
  • Children age 3-5 who are at a high risk of a developmental disability

Support Services - Center for Autism and Related Disabilities

CARD helps by providing short-term guidance, support, and resource referrals at no cost to people with ASD, their families, and those who serve them. They provide support for individuals from the time of diagnosis throughout their lives.

Services include:

  • Training
  • Project Development
  • Resource & Referral
  • Consultation
  • Family & individual guidance

Please call or check their website for locations and to learn more.

Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged-Florida Department of Transportation

The (FDOT) has a group called the Florida Commission for the Transportation Disadvantaged. They help those who need to get good and affordable transportation. This service is available in all 67 counties. To use it, you need to meet certain requirements. For more information visit their website.

Office Location:
3185 S Blair Stone Rd
Tallahassee, FL 32301