Miami-Dade Resources

Miami-Dade
District Resources

The Able Trust
http://www.abletrust.org/
(850) 224-4493 (Voice/TDD) or toll free (888) 838-2253
info@abletrust.org
Supports non-profit vocational rehabilitation programs throughout Florida with fund-raising, grant making and public awareness of disability issues with the goal of assisting Floridians with disabilities in achieving employment.

Aktion Club
http://slp.kiwanis.org/AktionClub/home.aspx
National Office Customer Service
(317) 875-8755 (Indianapolis, IN)
(800) KIWANIS (US & Canada) x390
aktionclub@kiwanis.org
A community-service group for adult citizens who live with a disability that provides opportunities for developing initiative and leadership skills, serving the community, integrating into society, and demonstrating the dignity and value of citizens living with disabilities.

AmeriCorps/Volunteer Florida – Tallahassee
http://www.volunteerflorida.org/americorps
(850) 921-5172
info@volunteerflorida.org
Provides opportunities to meet community needs through one or two-year service commitments to community and national nonprofits. Participants learn collaboration, communication, leadership, and other life skills while earning a modest living allowance with health and education benefits.

Best Buddies Miami
http://www.bestbuddiesflorida.org
Cynthia Gay, Area Director
cynthiagay@bestbuddies.org
(305) 374-2233
The mission of Best Buddies is to establish a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)
University of Miami– Nova Southeastern University
http://www.umcard.org
Deborah Chin, Coordinator of Adult and Transition Services
dchin@psy.miami.edu
(954) 262-8555 or 305-284-1564
Provides information and consultation to individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities as well as instruction and coaching to families and professionals through a training and assistance model.

Center for Independent Living of South Florida, Inc.
http://www.soflacil.org
info@soflacil.org
(305) 751-8025
Provides information and referral services, advocacy, independent living skills training, peer counseling, and support for persons with significant disabilities who seek independence and self-reliance.

Family Care Council Florida
http://fccflorida.org/
- Rosa M. Barbara, Chairperson
rosamariafcc@gmail.com
(305) 349-1490
- Darren Gregory, Co-Chairperson
darrengregoryfcc@gmail.com
(305) 349-1490
Assists in providing information and services to people with developmental disabilities and their families; also advises the (Agency for Persons with Disabilities) on the needs of self-advocates and their families.

Family Network on Disabilities (FND)
http://www.fndfl.org/
Rich La Belle, Executive Director
richlabelle@fndfl.org
(727) 523-1130 or toll free (800) 825-5736
Network of individuals who may be at-risk, have disabilities, or have special needs and their families, professionals, and concerned citizens; programs include Parents of the Panhandle Information Network (POPIN); Parent Education Network (PEN); Transition, Independent Living, Employment & Support (TILES); Florida Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC); and Parents Educating Parents in the Community (PEP).

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (F.A.A.S.T.)
http://www.faast.org/
(850) 487-3278 or (888) 788-9216 (toll free)
faast@faast.org
- Ana Nevares
anevares@med.miami.edu
(305) 243-5706
Provides advocacy and awareness activities that increase access to and acquisition of assistive services and technology including a loan program to try out assistive technology (AT), assistance with purchasing AT, an emergency AT fund, and information on affordable housing.

FDLRS (Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System)
http://www.paec.org/fdlrsweb/
Keisha Robinson, Curriculum Support Specialist
Krobinson2@dadeschools.net
(305) 754-4875
Provides diagnostic and instructional support services to district exceptional student education programs and families of students with exceptionalities statewide.
Florida Inclusion Network (FIN)
http://www.floridainclusionnetwork.com/

Deidre Marshall Phillips, FIN Facilitator
dmarshall3@dadeschools.net
(305) 754-4081
Provides learning opportunities, consultation, information, and support to educators, families, and community members to promote all students learning together in a welcoming environment that incorporates integrated services, supports, and curricula that are effective and research-based.

Florida Youth Leadership Forum (FYLF)
http://www.abletrust.org/ylf/
info@abletrust.org
Innovative, intensive four-day leadership training program for rising high school juniors and seniors with disabilities that explores personal leadership, academic and career planning, ettiquette, technology innovations, disability law, networking, and more.

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Inc.
http://www.miamilighthouse.org
info@miamilighthouse.org
(305) 856-2288
Offers a variety of services for children and adults with visual impairments to live more independently.

Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation, Leisure Access Services
http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/fun-leisure-access.asp
Binhack@miamidade.gov
(305) 365-6706; TDD (305) 365-6705
Offers accessible programs for children and adults, inclusion initiatives, and a commitment to ensuring that all system components are accessible to everyone.

The Parent Academy
http://www.theparentacademy.net
Anne Thompson, Director
athompson@dadeschools.net
(305) 995-2680
A service of Miami-Dade County Public Schools that offers free classes to parents on topics as diverse as adult basic education, health and wellness, parenting, bullying prevention, Internet safety, and financial management.

Parent Education Network (PEN)
- Margarita Montalvo, Co-Director
margarita@fndfl.org
toll free(800) 825-5736
- Wilbur Hawke
Wilbur@fndfl.org
wilburhawke@embarqmail.com
(239) 417-3636 or toll free (800) 825-5736
Offers free help and information to families in Florida of students with disabilities and the professionals that serve them. The main focus is on the educational needs of students with disabilities.
SEDNET - Multiagency Network for Students with Emotional Disabilities
http://www.fldoe.org/ese/pdf/SEDNET.pdf
http://www.fldoe.org/ese/sedhome.asp
Dianne Halfaker, Project Manager
dhalfaker@dadeschools.net
(305) 598-2436
Enhances the system of care for families and students with emotional disabilities through facilitation, collaboration, and direct intervention, as well as research and development, with a network of key stakeholders.

Special Transportation Services (STS)
http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/paratransit.asp
786-469-5000 or TTY 305-263-5459
STS is available for people with an intellectual, mental, or physical disability who cannot ride Metrobus, Metrorail, or Metromover. For $3 per one-way trip, STS offers shared-ride, door-to-door travel in accessible vehicles throughout most of Miami-Dade County, in some parts of South Broward County, and in the Monroe County Upper to Middle Keys.

Handicap Vans. Wheelchair Vans. Wheelchair Van Rentals.
Welcome to Wheelchair Getaways of Miami, FL! Wheelchair Getaways of Miami, Florida provides quality accessible van rentals throughout the Miami Area. All of our handicap vans are wheelchair accessible, with either raised roofs or lowered floors and automatic ramps or lifts.
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P.O. Box 20126
West Palm Beach, FL 33416
(561) 748-8414
(800) 637-7577
(561) 748-8677 FAX
Wheelchair Getaways of South Florida
Rental Information Form
$10 per day + tax
• Rental confirmation subject to availability at the time we receive this completed rental form and $100.00


Today & Beyond Newsletter
Community Resources & Information
Mayda Wiltz
April 2011
TodayandBeyond@aol.com