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Information & Resources for Orange County
Go to Recreation, Social Services, Support Groups, or Service Providers for Orange
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Orange County SP & P Rules
Each school district is required to complete a state document titled “Special Programs and Procedures – SP & P” to ensure that the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act have been implemented. The document also verifies that all Florida statutes and state rules relative to students with disabilities are followed. https://www.ocps.net/cs/ese/policy/Pages/SpecialProgramsandProcedures.aspx
Orange County Exceptional Education
Local Advocacy & Resource Organizations
Center For Independent Living of Central Florida
(Serves Orange, Osceola, Seminole counties)
Founded in 1976 by Central Floridians dedicated to helping people with disabilities achieve their self-determined goals for independent living. CIL is a consumer-driven organization whose philosophy is based on peer role models: people with disabilities empowering people with disabilities and their families on the road to independence.
720 N
Denning Dr
Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 623-1070; (407) 623-1185 (TDD); (407) 623-1390
Web:
www.cilorlando.org
Easter Seals Florida
Easter Seals provides exceptional services
to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their
families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their
communities.
1040 Woodcock Road, Suite 215
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 896-7881
Web:
http://fl.easterseals.com/
FAAST Regional Demo Center
Located at University of Central Florida Communication Disorders Clinic
The Florida Alliance for Assistive Technology Demonstration Center provides device specific trainings to children and young adults with disabilities. Participants learn how to use communication devices, switch adapted toys, voice recognition software, Ipad applications, and a variety of computer software applications.
University of Central Florida
Communication Disorders Clinic
12424 Research Parkway, Suite 155 (Research Pavilion), Orlando, FL 32826
Phone: 407.882.0468 E-mail: Pamela.Resnick@ucf.edu
UCF Websites: Communication Disorders Clinic & Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders
Family Care Council Area 7
Established in 1993 by Florida Statute, the Family Care Council (FCC) advises the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) on the needs of self-advocates and their families. The 14 local Family Care Councils work with APD in educating, advocating, and empowering families of persons with developmental disabilities (DD). They also assist APD with the delivery of services to persons receiving Med-Waiver funds. Statewide Website: www.fccflorida.org Click on "7" on map for local contact information.
Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)
FDLRS (pronounced Fiddlers) provides diagnostic and instructional support services to district exceptional student education programs and families of students with exceptionalities statewide. FDLRS supports the State education goals of high student achievement, safe schools, and high performing workforce. FDLRS activities reflect these goals and demonstrate outcomes toward accomplishing them. Statewide Website: www.paec.org/fdlrsweb/index.htm
FDLRS Action
(Covers Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, & Sumter Counties)
1200 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 317-3660 or (800) 262-1596 Website: www.fdlrs.ocps.net/
Parents Helping Parents of Florida (PHPF)
(covers Marion, Hillsborough, Orange, Seminole, Volusia, and Flagler counties)
Encouraging parent involvement by raising parent awareness. Parent-run organization offering local support groups, information on resources and services, and hosts informational conferences.
P.O. Box 830802
Ocala, FL 34483-0802
Website: www.phpf-fountain.org
Marion County Contact: Julie Boisvert, Program Director (352) 861-0057
Hillsborough County Contact: Beverly McMurray, Program Director bmcmurray@phpf-fountain.org
Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Flagler: Jennifer Moss, Program Director jmoss@phpf-fountain.org
Project Wings
This website offers the Special Needs and Physically Disabled community in the greater Orlando area a place where individuals, parents and caregivers can find the resources they need to enhance the quality of life of their special needs children and siblings, and celebrate these amazing Central Florida families and its individual members. www.project-wings.com
UCP of Central Florida
(Covers Orange, Osceola, Seminole, and Lake Counties)
We serve kids with all types of special needs, including cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, speech delays, developmental delays, and vision and hearing impairments. Our unique programs provide an exceptional environment for children and families to learn, and more importantly, grow. Our holistic approach to support, education, and therapy provides “one stop shopping” to more than 2,400 children who receive all the services they need in one place. www.ucpcfl.org
Autism Gym Program
Autism & Related Disabilities Gym Program. P.O. Box 770306, Winter Garden 34777. Tuesdays, 6:15-7:15pm. On-going opportunity for children with Autism and related disabilities to experience recreational activities in a safe, supervised environment, and a time for parents to connect. Phone: 407-234-7456 Website: www.autismgym.org
Camp Masada
Summer program June 8- August 21, which focus on real life situations to prepare children with disabilities for independence as an adult. Shadows offered to provide one-on-one with your child if needed. 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland 32751. Contact Julie Varkonyl (407) 645-5933, Ext.238 or juliev@orlandojcc.org
Camp Orlando Exceptional Recreation Summer Program
Five-day a week, 7:30am – 5:30pm, June 8-August 21, 2009. Summer camp for children/young adults with disabilities, ages 8-21. Includes arts/crafts, field trips, swimming, music/dance & outdoor activities. Campers must be able to feed & toilet independently. $40 or $50/week. Loch Haven Park Neighborhood Center, 610. N. Lake Formosa Drive, Orlando. Call Paul Sershon at (407) 896-9372. Website: www.ucp.cfl.org
Central Florida Miracle Baseball
Youth baseball league for children, ages 5-16, with physical or mental limitations. (Special provision exists for 17-20 year olds.) Games last 1 hour and all children bat, field and score runs. Orlando Chapter games played at Demetree Miracle Field, Trotter’s Park (Lee Road). Information & registration call (407) 619-0280 or e-mail info@cflmiracleleague.com
Website: www.cflmiracleleague.com
Embarq Easter Seals Community Playground
Available the 3rd Saturdays of the month, 10am-11:30am, free of charge. Fully Accessible equipment, trained volunteers, restrooms & special needs parking at Ward Park. Located behind the Winter Park Hospital on Loch Lomond. Easter Seals of Central Florida Phone: (407) 629-7881 Website: www.fl.eastersearls.com
Florida Autism Center Social Skills Day Camp
Who is camp for? All children ages 1 - 13, disabled or nondisabled. We will not accept children with aggression issues. Children will be grouped by age and ability level. Option 1 - Half Day: Mornings (9AM-12PM) or Afternoons (12:30PM - 3:30PM) Mon - Fri. ($150 per week) Option 2 – Full-Day: 9AM – 3:30PM Mon – Fri. ( $300 per week). Three camp locations: SANFORD, DAYTONA BEACH, and DOWNTOWN ORLANDO. To register Call 407.413.9550, see us on the web
at www.FloridaAutismCenter.net or e-mail info@FloridaAutismCenter.net
Freedom Ride, Inc.
Provides therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults with many type of physical, mental and emotional disabilities, as well as learning disabilities and ADD. 1905 Lee road, Orlando, FL 32810. Phone: (407) 293-0411 Website: www.freedomride.com
Gliding Stars Ice Skating of Central Florida
Provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to develop ice skating skills in a regular program of instruction, practice & performance. 8268 curry Ford Road, Orlando, 32822. Contact Robin Baker, Chapter Coordinator at (407)381-3954 or e-mail cenfla@glidingstars.org
Website: www.glidingstars.org
LifeSkills Academy
Summer at LifeSkills, 2009. Eight week intensive program for those with sensory issues entering grades K-3 (Ages 4-10). Incorporates fun with social and academic activities/therapies. 1016 Spring Villas Pointe, Suite 1030, Winter Springs, 32708. Phone: (407) 629-9455
E-mail: Sensory4@earthlink.net Website: www.lifeskillscenter.com
Loch Haven Community Center Summer Program
Arts & crafts, games, field trips & sports, for children and teens with disabilities, ages 8-21. (Must be non-aggressive and able to toilet and feed themselves.) Located in Orlando near the Science Center. $50 per week. Contact Joanne Solomon at (407) 852-3333 or e-mail jsolomon@ucpcfl.org
Neon Club Recreation Program
Provides planned activities in a social environment for developmentally delayed adults over age 16. Loch Haven Park Neighborhood Center (near the Science Center), Orlando. Twice a month, $1. admission. Call Paul Sershen of UCP at (407) 896-9372. Website: www.ucpcfl.org
Orlando Museum of Art Summer Programs
Weekly, day art camps for students entering grades 1-8, with each week a different theme/art experience. Grades 3-5 and 6-8 are exposed to more intense drawing and art experiences, than grades 1 & 2. Non-members, $250./session; Members $235./session. May not be suitable for all students with disabilities. For more information call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 262.
Website: www.OMArt.org/summercamp.
Oviedo Pop Warner
Football & Cheerleading for kids with disabilities. Begins with practices first week in August. Wheelchairs welcome. Ages 6 & up. $25 Registration fee. Contact Jill Woodard, (407)687-8464.
Special Needs Activity Program (SNAP)
Specifically designed for ages 15 & up with mental or physical challenges. Must be accompanied by a companion. Includes physical activities, games, craft-time & movies. $5/class or $12/month, Wednesdays, 2-4pm. Pre-registration & payments required. Oviedo Recreation & Parks, Memorial Building, 3 South Central Avenue. Call Jenette McKinney at (407) 971-5591 or e-mail jdmckinney@cityofoviedo.net.
Physical Activity Really Kounts (PARKs)
Sponsored by Specialized Rehabilitation & the Florida Department of Health, to provide individuals with mental or physical disabilities, ages 10-35, the opportunity to improve their health/weight by participating in a variety of physical activities, including horseback riding, sailing, fishing, bike riding & boating. All programs at Lake Fairview Marina & Trotters Park, Orlando. Contact Kari Romano at (407) 718-7601 or e-mail specializedrehab@cfl.rr.com. Preference given to those of Hispanic origin.
Social Bridges Summer Camp and Activity Clubs
Social Bridges is a licensed interactive social skills curriculum. Camp activities include drama, cooking, music, outdoor activities, lunchtime do's & don’ts, and team building. Camp: June 22-26, 9:30am-2:30pm, Grades K-8, $600, Hebrew Day School, Maitland, Florida. Activity Clubs provide social skills coaching and practice, June 27-31 & August 3-7, 4-5:30pm, Social Bridges Office, 1155 Louisiana Dr., Suite 101, Winter Park, Fl 32789. Call (407) 539-2450 or e-mail SocialBridgesFL@aol.com.
Summer Brain Camp
Center for Health, Leaning and Achievemnet. Brain-based learning to improve attention, memory, problem solving, reading, math & social skills. For ages 5-12, 9am-3pm, M-F, June 8-July 2 and July 6-July 31. $500 per week for each 4-week session. Locations: West Orlando-7605 Conroy Windermere Rd.; East Orlando-1525 S. Alafaya Trail. Phone: (407) 298-8995. Website: www.LearningAndAchievement.com
UCP of Central Florida
A variety of summer programs/activities for children with and without disabilities, including: Summer VPK (ages 2-5), June 11-August 7, maximum 10 children, inclusion model. Call (407) 852-3300. Summer Enrichment Program, ages 2-5, June 8-August 19, includes arts & crafts, water days, music, gross/fine motor activities. $75. -$150 per week depending upon age and length of day. Call (407) 852-3300. Shakespeare with Heart, for middle & high school students with and without disabilities. July 13-24 at the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, $125. with $25 Registration Fee. Scholarships available. Contact Ellie Hauser at (407) 852-3300 or ehauser@ucp.cfl.org. Excellent Summer Adventure Program , ages 8-21 with disabilities (must be able to toilet and self-feed, participate in group setting, be non-aggressive). Loch Haven Park Neighborhood Center, June 8-August 19. $40/week City of Orlando residents, $50/week non-city residents. Arts, crafts, games, field trips, sports. Contact Paul Sershon at (407) 896-9372 or psershon@ucpcfl.org.
Children's Medical Services (CMS)
The Children's Medical Services (CMS) program provides children with special health care needs with a family centered, managed system of care. Children with special health care needs are those children under age 21 whose serious or chronic physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional conditions require extensive preventive and maintenance care beyond that required by typically healthy children. Website: http://www.cms-kids.com/default.htm The website provides contact information by Region of the State.
CMS-Orlando
(Covers
Orange,
Osceola & Seminole Counties)
7000 Lake
Ellenor Dr.
Orlando, FL 32809
(407) 856-6525/ 1-800-226-6530
Regional Medical Director: Ayodeji Otegbeye, M.D.
Regional Nursing Director: Barbara Ray, R.N.
Regional Program Administrator: Rob Bridger
Early Steps
Early Steps is administered by Children's Medical Services (CMS) in accordance with IDEA, Part C. Early Steps offers early intervention services for families with infants and toddlers (birth to thirty-six months) who have developmental delays or an established condition likely to result in a developmental delay. Sixteen contracted local Early Steps across the state coordinate with community agencies and other contracted providers for the delivery of needed supports and services. Toll Free Phone: 888-654-440 Website: http://www.cms-kids.com/Earlystepshome.htm
Central Florida
Orlando Central Florida Early Steps
(Covers Orange, Osceola & Seminole Counties)
601 West Michigan Street
Orlando, FL 32805
407-317-7430/ Fax: 648-4150
Linda Stone, Ph.D – EIP Director/ e-mail: linda.stone@orhs.org
Lourdes Quintana – EIP Coordinator ext. 2131/ e-mail: Lourdes.Quintana@orhs.org
Autism Society of Greater Orlando (ASGO)
4743 Heartside Drive
Orlando, FL 32837
W-407-240-0318
Fax-407-295-1555
www.asgo.org
Buddy Break Free Respite
Buddy Break is a FREE respite program designed to give caregivers of kids with special needs (VIP kids) a break from their ongoing care-giving responsibilities for three hours on Friday nights or Saturday mornings (depending on the location). Each VIP kid at Buddy Break is paired up with a Buddy for one-on-one attention as everyone has fun playing games, hearing and seeing great children's stories, videos, music and more...and the caregivers get a break! Locations in Longwood, Orlando, Tampa, and Winter Park. See website for details:
CHADD of Orlando
(Children & Adults with Attention Defecit/ Hyperactivity Disorder)
Monthly support meetings
are held the first Saturday of every month from 10am- 12pm at:
Howard Philips Center for Children and Families
601 W. Michigan Street
Orlando, FL
For more information call: (407)447-5437
For more
information call Amy at (407) 578-6200 or
Amy@tricountypsych.com
www.chaddonline.org/chapters
Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida
General monthly meetings are held the
fourth Friday from 7 to 9 PM at Calvary Assembly of God Church,
Education Building, located at 1199 Clay St., Winter Park.
1137 Edgewater Drive, Suite 101
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 540-1121
E-mail:
info@dsacf.org / Web:
www.dsacf.org
Give Back Orlando
A self-help community dedicated to educating, encouraging and inspiring survivors of head injuries to commit to using compensation strategies so that they can regain control of their lives and build new futures. Those who succeed are asked to give back by reaching out to survivors still finding their way. GiveBack, Inc., P.O. Box 2053, Windermere, FL 34786.
E-mail: admin@givebackorlando.com Website: www.givebackorlando.com
NAMI of Greater Orlando
A chapter of the National Alliance on
Mental Illness (NAMI). NAMI Greater Orlando (NAMIGO) was founded
in 1985 to improve the quality of life for individuals with Neurological
Brain Disorders (NBD). NAMIGO’s members are people recovering from
schizophrenia, affective disorder, or other serious NBD; families with
loved ones living with NBD; professionals who work with people with NBD;
and caring individuals who support the efforts of NAMI. NAMIGO
offers several different support groups. See the website for
times, topics, and locations.
(407) 253-1900, E-mail:
namigo@namigo.org Website:
www.namigo.org
Nathaniel's Hope
Faith-based organization dedicated to sharing hope with kids with special needs (VIP kids) and their families. Offers several programs including Buddy Break Free Respite Care, Make M' Smile, Caroling For Kids, Keep M' Smiling, VIP Birthday Club, Hall of Hope, and Bearing Hope.
2300 Jetport Drive, Orlando, FL 32809.
Phone: (407)857-8224 E-mail:
info@nathanielshope.org Website:
www.nathanielshope.org
Orange/Seminole County Special Education
Monthly Support Group Meeting
Group meets at 6:00-7:30 p.m. on the last Friday of every month. CHILD CARE AVAILABLE – But call to reserve spot. :-) Meeting discussions include do’s & don’ts for IEP meetings, special education law & parent rights, parent networking/support, and recommended service agencies.
UCP – East Orange Center, 12046 Collegiate Way, Orlando, Florida 32817.
Pam Lindemann, Center Director (407) 281-0441.
Orlando Brain Injury Support Group
The Main Purpose of the Orlando Brain Injury Support Group is to provide a safe environment where Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) survivors can give each other support, share their individual needs and establish friendships by meeting others who face similar challenges. We have educational speakers from the community. We share community resource information and plan recreational time.
Contact: Marie Terese 407-228-2818
Parents Offering Wisdom Enrichment and Resources (POWER)
Support group for families of children with neurobiological brain disorders such as ADHD, Aspergers, early on-set Bipolar Disorder. Meets at 6:30pm the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Beardall Senior Center, 800 Delaney Ave., Orlando 3280l, and at 6:30pm the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Bridges Academy, 894 Gary Hillery Dr., Winter Springs 32708. Phone: (407)253-1900 or (407) 857-8107
E-mail:
mhott@cfl.rr.com or nominismom@bellsouth.net Website: www.namigo.org
Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida
7643 Persian Court
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 248-9210
Web: www.sbacfl.org
Tourette Syndrome Support Group of Central Florida
Meets at Orlando Regional Medical Center, 1414 Kuhl Ave., Orlando, FL 32806. For meeting dates and times, contact Gigi Paul, (407) 656-1302 or tempest@cfl.rr.com
Child Life Therapy, LLC
Pediatric Occupational, Physical, Speech Therapy
1486 Swanson Drive, Suite 100/200, Oviedo, FL 32765. Phone: (407) 977-4448
Colonial Medical Supplies
Since 1957, Colonial Medical Supplies has been a family owned, family operated business. Some of our Family and staff are also some of our most valued customers. We have certified health care professionals in Rehab, Respiratory, mastectomy, Orthopaedics, and Service & Repair. On staff today, Colonial Medical Supplies employs an ATS, RTS, RT & PT. Locations in Orlando, Kissimmee, and Lady Lake. Website: www.colonialmed.com
Conductive Education Center of Orlando
Conductive Education Center serves children with CP and other motor disabilities. Its programs focus on getting children out of their wheelchairs and walking, sitting, standing and functioning independently. 4800 Howell Branch Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792.
Phone: 407-673-5137 Website: www.cecfl.org
Florida Pediatric Therapy
Caroline L. Bias, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist & Director
Serving Orlando, Lake Nona, Celebration, Kissimmee, Hunters Creek, South Chase, Lake Buena Vista. Phone: (321) 947-6282
Website: http://www.floridapediatrictherapy.com
A. Meric O'Grady, M.A., CCC-SLP
Pediatric Speech and Language Pathology. Services are provided in fun-filled and positive environments.
Parent Training & Information Center:
Central Florida Parent Center / AWARE Project
Milagros Pou, Diane Joslin, or Eileen Gilley
Home Office - (888) 612-9273
or (727) 789-2400
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